SpiceJet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with cargo handler GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) as it aims to provide a ‘seamless’ service for Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers in the region. As part of the deal, the airline’s cargo arm SpiceXpress will provide the first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery of Covid-19 vaccines across the domestic and international markets. It will also build on a sustainable cold chain network to make sure that the vaccines are transported … [Read more...] about SpiceJet, GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo prepare for vaccine distribution in India
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SpiceJet starts winter cargo flights to Ladakh capital
SpiceJet today launched seasonal freighter services to Leh, capital of Ladakh, to ensure that essential supplies and cargo are delivered during the winter months. SpiceXpress, the cargo arm of the Indian airline, will deploy its Boeing 737 freighter on this route, with the first freighter flight from Delhi to Leh carrying 13 tonnes of supplies. The new flights launched are seasonal and will operate during the winter months when surface transportation is disrupted due to adverse weather … [Read more...] about SpiceJet starts winter cargo flights to Ladakh capital
SpiceJet posts quarter net loss as cargo revenue more than doubles
SpiceJet reported a net loss of around US$80 million (INR 593.4 crore) in the first quarter of FY21 (April to June 2020) as flight operations were suspended for the most part due to the nationwide lockdown. Operating revenue flopped 83 percent to around US$70 million (Rs 514.7 crore) compared to the same period in 2019, as passenger demand remain subdued. Whilst Covid-19 affected passenger numbers, the carrier doubled down on its cargo operations using its dedicated fleet of freighters and … [Read more...] about SpiceJet posts quarter net loss as cargo revenue more than doubles
