Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet is exploring the possibility of partnering other low-fare and full-service carriers.
This could help it to increase its footprint in west Asia, southeast Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), said a spokeswoman.
However, she declined to provide details on the airlines SpiceJet is negotiating with.
"SpiceJet will likely start with interlining agreements," she said, adding that this will allow both SpiceJet and its partners to feed into each others' network.
This comes as SpiceJet works to expand its domestic network as it receives more Boeing 737s and Bombardier Q400 turboprops.
The company is looking for a second base for its Q400s in addition to Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The turboprops will serve Tier II and Tier III destinations, while the main 737 fleet is based in Hyderabad, Bangalore's Bengaluru International Airport, Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and Chennai International Airport.
The carrier has 25 Boeing 737-800s and five Boeing 737-900ERs in service.
Source: Flight Global
It would be great if Spicerjet can partner with Cebu Pacific Airline. I'm sure there will be a lot of travel discount opportunities. :-)
ReplyDeleteIf this partnership succeeds, I think it can boost the tourism industry and I just hope that it can open new destinations to travelers. :)
ReplyDeleteSpiceJet traveling to west and southeast Asia is one good news. I just hope it will be realized.
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