SpiceJet connects Kolkata to Hyderabad
- Introduces additional flight to Bangalore
Kolkata, 22nd January 2007: SpiceJet, the fastest growing and the most efficient low – frills airline w.r.t load factor, turnaround time, high reliability & customer care has proudly announced the commencement of daily flights between Kolkata and Hyderabad.
Details of the new flights:
| FLT.NO. | SECTOR | TIME | LOWEST FARES(Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG 527 | Kolkata – Hyderabad | 002:15 PM (DEP) – 04:15 PM (ARV) | 899 |
| SG 527 | Hyderabad – Bangalore | 04:45 PM (DEP) – 06:00 PM (ARV) | 99 |
| SG 527 | Kolkata – Bangalore | 002:15 PM (DEP) – 06:00 PM (ARV) | 2599 |
| SG 528 | Bangalore – Hyderabad | 10:15 AM (DEP) – 11:15 AM (ARV) | 99 |
| SG 528 | Hyderabad – Kolkata | 11:45 AM (DEP) – 01:45 PM (ARV) | 899 |
| SG 528 | Bangalore – Kolkata | 10:15 AM (DEP) – 01:45 PM (ARV) | 2599 |
With the induction of its new Boeing 737 – 800 aircraft, SpiceJet will commence operations on Kolkata – Hyderabad – Bangalore route from February 4, 2007 onwards. The introduction of this additional new flight has been made in order to improve the connectivity from Kolkata.
Announcing the new routes, Mr. Siddhanta Sharma, CEO – SpiceJet Ltd., said “Kolkata, being the vital tourist destination, has always been profitable when connected to other cities. We are receiving tremendous response from our passengers on the existing Kolkata – Chennai – Bangalore route and with the induction of the 11th aircraft we have now connected Kolkata to Hyderabad, which is another crucial destination.”
With an overall market share of 9%, SpiceJet remains an undisputed leader in load factor among all the domestic airlines. Even in the existing foggy conditions, SpiceJet achieved one of the highest load factors of 88 percent in December 2006. It also holds a record for highest load factor achieved by any airline based in India, with all time high 95.4 percent passenger load factor achieved on April 18, 2006.



