SpiceJet plans expansion with 100 more flights daily amidst IndiGo fiasco; airline aims to 'improve overall network resilience'

As India's aviation industry is grappling with ongoing IndiGo crisis, SpiceJet has launched a major winter push to fulfil the continued demand. In a statement released on Wednesday, the carrier outlined plans to add up to 100 daily flights during the ongoing winter schedule, noting that the expansion is still subject to regulatory approval. The airline, as cited by ET, said that the move reflects “strong and growing demand across key routes.” The carrier has been steadily building capacity ahead of the announcement. Seventeen aircraft have returned to operations over the past two months through a mix of damp leases and the revival of its own grounded planes, with more inductions expected. According to the airline, the additions provide “operational flexibility to deploy incremental capa