Goa to benefit from a new segment of domestic travelers

Goa, May 27, 2005: When it comes to travel, few destinations can match the excitement of Goans, especially if it’s a good holiday offer. This world class tourist destination will soon have a new flying option, that too at fares comparable to that of 2nd Class AC tickets. SpiceJet, India’s latest low-cost, no-frills airline commences its operations today on the Delhi – Goa – Delhi and Goa – Mumbai – Goa routes with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft in an efficient all economy 189 seat configuration. SpiceJet Limited is the pioneer in providing low-cost and direct flight between Delhi and Goa.

The Spicy Fares of SpiceJet for Delhi – Goa – Delhi ranges between Rs. 2399 to Rs. 6799 and for Goa – Mumbai – Goa ranges between Rs. 899 to Rs. 2399. On the very first day of opening its reservations, SpiceJet received an overwhelming market response. SpiceJet sold 37,348 tickets in a day which is the largest number of tickets ever sold by any airline in Asia on the first day of their booking with 6,308 seats on the Goa route alone.

Mr. Ajay Singh, Director, SpiceJet Limited, said, “Goa is among the premier holiday & leisure hubs in India and is attracting a growing number of domestic tourists. We intend to catalyse this process with an unbeatable value proposition.”

SpiceJet will be a low-fare, no-frills airline that aims to make air travel accessible to everyone. SpiceJet is not just about low fares. With new generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft, cutting edge technology and professional management, it promises to deliver comfortable and consistent on-time performance.

“In a price sensitive market like Goa; we can only win customer confidence by reducing prices without compromising on quality and reliability. We are confident that our low fares will create a new segment of air travellers who will discover the real joys of holidaying in Goa”, added Mr. Ajay Singh, Director, SpiceJet Limited.