SpiceJet expands fleet with 5 more Boeing 737s; Daily flights rise to 176

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet has expanded its operational fleet to 35 aircraft after inducting five additional Boeing 737s, including one Boeing 737 MAX, as part of its ongoing network and capacity expansion for the winter schedule.

According to the airline’s statement, the latest induction brings the total number of aircraft added in just over a month to 15, which includes 14 damp-leased planes (two of them 737 MAX) and the reactivation of a Boeing 737 MAX from its grounded fleet.

All newly inducted aircraft have commenced commercial operations, boosting connectivity across high-demand domestic and international routes.


Shares of SpiceJet Ltd opened at ₹36.30 apiece on the BSE, up 2.31% on Thursday following the announcement.

Winter schedule expansion

The move comes as SpiceJet responds to a surge in passenger traffic during the festive and holiday season. The airline said it has significantly scaled up operations, with daily flights increasing from 100 in September to 176 as of this week.

“SpiceJet’s winter expansion is a reflection of the strong demand in the market and our readiness to meet it,” said Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer at SpiceJet.

“With 15 new aircraft joining our fleet and daily flights surging to 176, we are not only expanding our footprint but also reinforcing our commitment to reliable, affordable, and convenient air travel for millions of passengers,” he added.

The additions are part of SpiceJet’s aggressive winter expansion plan, which will see 20 new aircraft join its fleet between October and November.