Connects with Chennai using Q400 aircarft

Tuticorin, December 07, 2011

SpiceJet Limited, India’s most preferred budget airline, today started commercial flights connecting Tuticorin to Chennai with its brand new fleet of Q-400 NextGen turboprop aircraft, offering a whole new flying experience to travelers of the city. The first Chennai-Tuticorin flight landed at theTuticorin Airport at 11:05 am today.

SpiceJet Limited has been fast expanding its domestic footprint with the brand new fleet of the latest Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft from Bombardier. SpiceJet’s fleet expansion, with addition of the Q400 aircraft, aims to enhance air connectivity to Tier-II and Tier-III cities and towns.

The Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft can accommodate 78 passengers and is widely accepted as the best short-haul plane globally. SpiceJet had placed an order for 30 such aircraft and have already taken delivery of the first 7 aircraft so far and is expected to take delivery of the 8th aircraft in the next few days.

SpiceJet recently announced the addition of Tuticorin as their 31st destination on their domestic network. Chennai was announced as the second base for SpiceJet’s Q400 aircraft and they will be positioning atleast three aircraft with the aim of enhancing connectivity from Chennai in the 2nd phase of their Q-400 operations.

Tickets can be booked through www.spicejet.com or Toll Free Reservation at 1800 180 3333 / 0987 180 3333 and through Travel Agents. For more details on schedule and fares please log on to www.spicejet.com

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