SpiceJet CEO Ajay Singh announced plans to launch flights to Lakshadweep and Ayodhya. The move comes amid a diplomatic row between India and the Maldives, triggered by Modi’s visit.
SpiceJet CEO Ajay Singh said on Wednesday, “SpiceJet will soon launch flights to Lakshadweep and Ayodhya,” and the funding will strengthen the airline.
The airline chief mentioned Lakshadweep flights amid India and the Maldives’ diplomatic dispute over Narendra Modi’s visit.
Singh told shareholders at the annual general meeting that
the airline will soon fly to Lakshadweep under the government’s exclusive regional connectivity scheme permission.
Deputy ministers in the Maldives criticized India and PM Modi for posting Lakshadweep tourism photos.
After the 2019 pandemic, some industry groups and travel booking platforms advised Indian leisure travelers to avoid the Maldives.
Singh told the annual general meeting that the new funding will strengthen SpiceJet and expand markets.
He said the funding will restart its grounded aircraft.
Despite reports that Carlyle Aviation Partners wants to buy SpiceJet and SpiceXpress, sources said they strongly support them.
The entity reportedly wants SpiceXpress and the airline. Carlyle Aviation Partners bought 7.03 percent of SpiceJet last year.
Conclusion
SpiceJet CEO Ajay Singh announced flights to Ayodhya on Wednesday. Singh also mentioned Lakshadweep flights amid India-Maldives tensions sparked by Modi’s visit. New funding makes SpiceJet more resilient and market-open. Carlyle Aviation Partners want SpiceJet and SpiceXpress and supports the airline.
