SpiceJet adds five more Boeing 737s, boosts daily flights to 176

SpiceJet on Thursday said it has added five more Boeing 737 aircraft, including a 737 MAX, taking its operational fleet strength to 35 planes as the airline ramps up operations for the winter schedule.

The latest expansion marks a total of 15 inductions in just over a month.

This includes 14 planes brought in on damp lease and the reactivation of a previously grounded Boeing 737 MAX from its own inventory.

All five newly inducted aircraft have already begun commercial operations, the airline said in a statement, adding that the expanded fleet will enhance services on high-demand domestic and international routes.

The rapid fleet expansion comes amid strong travel demand during the festive and holiday season.

As of September 30, the airline operated about 100 flights a day. With the new aircraft joining the fleet, SpiceJet’s daily operations have risen to 176 flights.

“SpiceJet’s winter expansion is a reflection of the strong demand in the market and our readiness to meet it,” said Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer. “With 15 new aircraft joining our fleet and daily flights surging to 176, we are not only expanding our footprint but also reinforcing our commitment to reliable, affordable and convenient air travel for millions of passengers,” he added.

The announcement comes just a day after SpiceJet reported a consolidated net loss of ₹621.29 crore in the second quarter of the 2025-26 financial year (Q2FY26), which widened from a loss of ₹457.87 crore it logged in the year-ago period.

The net loss widened as multiple factors, including foreign exchange loss, additional expenses related to grounded as well as reinducted aircraft, and airspace curbs, hit the budget carrier's bottom line.

"The results for the seasonally weak quarter were primarily driven by the impact of recalibrating dollar-based future obligations along with carrying cost of grounded fleet and additional expenses incurred towards RTS (Return to Service)," it said in a regulatory filing.