Spicejet on Friday announced the addition of Khajurao, where it added this fleet under its 15th UDAN Destination.
“We aim to construct 100 new airports by 2025, out of which 65 have been built. There were six crore passengers in 2012. It has increased to 14 crores,” said Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia while inaugurating this new flight.
The airline will operate flights between Delhi to Khajurao twice a week on Fridays and Sundays. Under the UDAN Fare, The flight prices will start from 3209 INR plus taxes.
“We are delighted to add Khajuraho to our network as we launch 24 new flights beginning February 18. Khajuraho, a UNESCO world heritage site that will be our 15th UDAN destination, attracts tourists worldwide for its rich history of art and culture. SpiceJet will be the only airline connecting Khajuraho with Delhi with a non-stop flight, and we are proud to provide the much-needed fillip to boost travel and tourism of this historic city and State.” Said Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of Spicejet.
The addition of Khajurao to the SpiceJet network will play a significant role in enhancing economic activity and boosting tourism in the State. Known for magnificent temples, Khajurao attracts tourists from around the world. Known for its intricate sculptures and architectural symbolism.
Additionally, Spicejet will be adding more fleet to its business; wherefrom March 01, SpiceJet will connect Chennai-Jodhpur, Mumbai-Jharsuguda, Mumbai-Tirupati, and Varanasi-Dehradun for the first time on its network. The airline will also launch new flights connecting Kolkata-Surat and add additional frequencies on the Pune-Goa, Delhi-Guwahati, Delhi-Jharsuguda, Delhi-Jabalpur, and Delhi-Darbhanga sectors stated SpiceJet.