SpiceJet to Operate Haj Flights for 15,500 Pilgrims in 2025

SpiceJet has been awarded the rights to operate Haj flights in 2025 from 4 major Indian cities: Kolkata, Guwahati, Srinagar, and Gaya.

The company stated that the airline plans to carry approximately 15,500 pilgrims, marking an 18% increase from the 13,000 pilgrims it transported in 2024. This significant growth highlights SpiceJet’s commitment to serving the needs of the Haj pilgrims and expanding its services to meet rising demand.

Expanded Fleet and Revenue Expectations

For the 2025 Haj season, SpiceJet will operate over 100 special flights, using a combination of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. The airline expects to generate ₹185 crore in revenue from these operations. SpiceJet has been successfully running special Haj flights since 2019, with the 2024 season witnessing the deployment of two wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft.

Each A340 aircraft, with a capacity of 324 seats, helped ensure a comfortable travel experience for the pilgrims. In 2025, the airline plans to further enhance its services, ensuring smooth and seamless travel for all pilgrims, with special arrangements tailored to their needs.

Commenting on the development, the Chief Business Officer of SpiceJet, Debojo Maharshi, said, “Haj operations are not just a significant revenue generator for SpiceJet but also a matter of immense pride. We are honoured to contribute to such an important and spiritual journey for thousands of pilgrims and are fully committed to delivering a seamless, comfortable, and memorable travel experience. SpiceJet has always prioritised the needs of our passengers, and our dedicated Haj operations are a testament to that commitment.”

On December 2, 2024, SpiceJet share price opened at ₹62.00, touching the day’s high at ₹62.50, as of 10:23 AM on the BSE.

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