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LCC SpiceJet commences Delhi-Bangkok flights
March 10th 2017
Gurgaon-headquartered budget carrier, SpiceJet, will launch a daily Delhi-Bangkok B737-900ER service in the second-quarter, which will break the hold on the strategically significant route held by Star Alliance fellows, Air India and Thai Airways International. Read More » SpiceJet will be the first low-cost carrier to operate the ‘Capital Express’.
The LCC is still looking for its right place in the India-Thailand market. The Delhi-Bangkok route will be opened at the expense of Chennai-Bangkok, which it will be terminated next month because of its poor loads. But the carrier will continue to operate daily Kolkata-Bangkok flights.
The LCC plans to offer Delhi-Bangkok roundtrip tickets from 7,000 baht (US$195). Air India and THAI charge approximately 14,000 baht. Thailand is expected to be a huge future market for Indian carriers, especially for LCCs. Thailand is one of a handful of countries to grant visa free entry to Indian travellers.
India’s airlines have vast order backlogs to support their growth: SpiceJet - 155 B737MAXs, plus 50 options; Jet Airways - confirmed orders for 75 MAXs; Air India, IndiGo Airlines and GoAir have opted for A320neo Family aircraft with combined orders exceeding 450 A320neo.
