Royal Airways-promoted SpiceJet is an airline company, which was earlier known as Modiluft. It was among the first private companies that stepped into the Indian aviation sector. Further, in May 2005 Royal Airways changed its name to SpiceJet. The airline was launched with an objective to deliver the lowest air fares with the highest consumer value, to price sensitive consumers. SpiceJet follows the Low Cost Carrier (LCC) business model on the lines of the most successful LCCs globally and provides the lowest cost per unit amongst Indian LCCs.
SpiceJet has chosen a single-aircraft-type fleet, which allows for greater efficiency in maintenance, and supports the low-cost structure. And when it came to selecting this single aircraft fleet, SpiceJet has opted for the new-generation Boeing 737-800s with winglets and Boeing 737-900ER. These aircraft allow for safe, comfortable and efficient flying and are ideally suited for short to medium-haul flights in Indian conditions. SpiceJet's new generation fleet of 15 Boeing 737-800 / 737-900ER aircraft are backed by cutting-edge technology and infrastructure to ensure the highest standards in safety and operating efficiency.
Business area of the company
The company is engaged in the business of scheduled air transport services for the carriage of passengers and cargo.
Awards
2015-16
2016-17
SpiceJet was conferred with the CAPA Chairman’s Order of Merit for fastest turnaround in FY 2016
Voted as ‘Best Transportation’ brand and ‘Best Airline’ brand 2016 in India by Brand Trust Report
‘Most Outstanding Global Aviation Turnaround’ award at IIIrd Travel & Hospitality Awards organized by Travel and Hospitality (TnH) Magazine on April 14, 2017 at The Imperial, New Delhi
‘Rising like a Phoenix’ PR campaign rated amongst the 40 best PR campaigns in the world in 2016 at the Global SABRE Awards
‘Best Employee Engagement’ 2016 at the 4th DMAThomas Associates National Award
SpiceJet received ‘Asia’s Greatest Brands -2016’ award at the Asia One Awards
2017-18
Global ‘Low-Cost Leadership Award’
Best Domestic Airline Award at the Wings India Awards for excellence in aviation sector
Best Domestic Airline Award at the 4th West India Awards
2017 Best Corporate Governance India Award by Capital Finance International
Best In-Flight Asia-Pacific Award for Interior Retrofit Project in association with STG Aerospace at the Inflight Asia-Pacific Awards
2018-19
ASSOCHAM 12th International Conference-cum-Awards
Airline Strategy Awards 2018
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Award
ASSOCHAM 11th International Conference-cum-Awards
BML Munjal Award 2018
Times Travel Awards 2018
2019-20
Asia Pacific Airline Executive of the Year Award 2019 by CAPA - Centre
Best Domestic Low Cost Airline Award 2019 at the 12th ASSOCHAM International Conference cum Awards on Civil Aviation & Cargo
Best Domestic Airline Award 2018 at the 11th ASSOCHAM International Conference cum Awards on Civil Aviation & Cargo
Low-Cost Leadership Award by Flight Airline Business in London
USISPF Leadership Award in Washington DC
Editor’s Choice Award for best domestic low cost airline at the Times Travel award
BML Munjal Awards 2018 for ‘Business Excellence through Learning and Development’
Best Airline operating under the government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN) by APAI.
Best Domestic Airline Award at the prestigious Wings India Awards for Excellence in the aviation sector organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India and FICC
Milestones
2013
Spicejet Ltd. - Spicejet and Tigerair to strengthen India - Singapore links via interline
SpiceJet introduces low-cost Sharjah- Lucknow flight
SpiceJet to fly Pune-Sharjah flights from Sept. 21
SpiceJet flies high on tie up with Singapore & 39 s Tigerair scrip zooms over 12%
2014
SpiceJet offers festival season sale
SpiceJet launches Rs 499 & Early Bird &rsquo offer
SpiceJet runs into more turbulence, flights grounded
SpiceJet extends Rs 1,999 monsoon offer pan-India -JPMorgan, Singh plan to invest $200 mn in SpiceJet
2015
SpiceJet launches new mobile app for customers
SpiceJet launches the ‘Happy New Year Sale’
SpiceJet flags-off direct flight to Dubai from Amritsar.
SpiceJet announces direct flight from Chennai to Bangkok
SpiceJet initiates major network expansion with six new aircraft
2016
2017
SpiceJet signed an agreement to buy 50 Bombardier Q400 turboprop planes to expand operations on regional routes linking small cities and towns.
SpiceJet announces its 7th international destination
SpiceJet partners with HSBC India to offer payments via UPI
SpiceJet takes off on UDAN routes
2018
SpiceJet inducts Leh on its pan India network
SpiceJet launches dedicated air cargo services on domestic and international routes Inducts its first Freighter Aircraft
SpiceJet signs MoU with Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce & Industries
The Company inducted first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
SpiceJet adds Lilabari as its tenth destination under UDAN
2019
SpiceJet introduces Jeddah as its ninth international destination
SpiceJet receives IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification
SpiceJet launches 10 new UDAN flights
SpiceJet first Indian LCC to join IATA
SpiceJet and Emirates seal codeshare deal
The induction of 100th aircraft - a Boeing 737 - to the fleet.
2020
SpiceJet introduces dedicated freighter services to boost India’s shrimp farming
SpiceJet signs tripartite MoU with GHIAL & Ras-Al-Khaimah International Airport for a dedicated freight corridor
SpiceJet adds Cambodia to its international cargo network
SpiceJet gets permission to conduct drone trials
SpiceJet launches dedicated cargo flights to Leh ensuring timely & seamless supply of essentials during winters
SpiceJet adds Ranchi to its domestic network
2021
SpiceJet introduces 21 new domestic & international flights
SpiceJet ties-up with Brussels Airport for seamless delivery of Covid-19 vaccine between India and Europe and beyond
SpiceJet ties-up with Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Limited for seamless delivery of Covid-19 vaccine
SpiceJet adds two more wide-body aircraft to its cargo fleet
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