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Budget carrier SpiceJet has announced a major network-cum-fleet expansion plan, aimed at meeting the winter demand also driving its growth plans.

It will add six new aircraft in its fleet over the next 30 days. SpiceJet will also add 10 new sectors, 30 new frequencies and 22 connecting flights, thereby increasing the daily schedule to 291 flights from 250 now.

The present network expansion plans incorporates special focus on tier II and tier III cities aimed at unlocking the tourism potential from these cities. Varanasi gets a new connection to Hyderabad and Mumbai and connecting flight to Coimbatore and Bengaluru while Agartala gets increased flights to Kolkata and via connections to Delhi and Chennai.

“The induction of the new planes is a part of SpiceJet’s comprehensive plan of operating an enhanced flight schedule to meet the winter demand while offering travellers more convenience and a great choice of flight options,” said a statement.

Among the newly added sectors, those effective from October 25, include Ahmedabad – Goa, Mumbai – Varanasi, and Varanasi – Hyderabad while the flights for Khozhikode – Dubai and Amritsar – Dubai routes are set to commence operations from November 15.

It has also increased frequencies on multiple routes such as Mumbai – Chennai, Delhi – Chennai, Goa – Mumbai, Delhi – Kolkata, Kolkata – Agartala, Mumbai – Kochi, Hyderabad – Mumbai, and Chennai – Madurai among others.

New onward connections added to the existing network include Pune – Srinagar, Delhi – Madurai, Mumbai – Madurai and Ahmedabad – Coimbatore among others.

“With the new network schedule we are offering better timings, increased frequencies. With this enhancement we have significantly growing our capacity by 16 per cent. Our new winter flight schedule adds considerable depth to our existing operations to cater to the peak demand while enhancing connectivity and boosting customer value,” said Shilpa Bhatia, Sr. VP and Head of Sales and Distribution, SpiceJet,

Bookings for tickets are now open on its website, mobile apps and through online travel portals and travel agents.