Gurugram, November 13, 2025: SpiceJet has strengthened its fleet with five new Boeing 737 aircraft, including one Boeing 737 MAX, taking its operational fleet to 35 aircraft. The move comes as part of the airline’s aggressive winter schedule expansion, which now includes 15 aircraft additions over the past month — 14 on damp lease (including two MAX jets) and one reactivated from its grounded inventory.
With this expansion, SpiceJet’s daily flights have increased from 100 in September to 176, marking a 76% surge in operations ahead of the festive and holiday travel season. All newly inducted planes have already begun commercial operations, improving connectivity on high-demand domestic and international routes.
Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer at SpiceJet, said the expansion underscores the airline’s readiness to meet rising passenger demand:
“With 15 new aircraft joining our fleet and daily flights surging to 176, we are not only expanding our footprint but also reinforcing our commitment to reliable, affordable, and convenient air travel for millions of passengers.”
SpiceJet continues to be one of India’s key regional airlines under the UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme, operating a fleet comprising Boeing 737s and Q-400s.
Earlier today, shares of SpiceJet Limited dropped nearly 4% to Rs 34.10 in Thursday’s trade after the airline reported a steep widening of losses for the second quarter of FY26. The company’s consolidated net loss came in at Rs 621.29 crore for Q2FY26, compared to a loss of Rs 457.87 crore in the same period last year.
The airline attributed the weak results to foreign exchange losses, higher costs related to grounded and reinducted aircraft, and airspace restrictions. SpiceJet stated in its regulatory filing that “the results for the seasonally weak quarter were primarily driven by the impact of recalibrating dollar-based future obligations along with carrying cost of grounded fleet and additional expenses incurred towards RTS (Return to Service).”
Disclaimer: Certain statements in this release are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties, including demand fluctuations, cost pressures, and regulatory changes.
