NE BUSINESS BUREAU
GURUGRAM, AUG 4
The leading airliner SpiceJet has secured lots at London Heathrow Airport to operate flights from September 1, 2020, a release from the company said.
This is presently under the bubble arrangement between India and UK and will be effective till October 23.
The arrangement shall be extended based on the resumption of regular overseas operations.
The company is in discussion to secure slots for winter schedule for regular operation in advance, the release added.
Chairman & Managing Director, SpiceJet.
Commenting on this Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, SpiceJet said, “I am pleased and excited to share that SpiceJet has secured slots at London Heathrow Airport to operate flights effective September 1, 2020.
London is one of the busiest long-haul destinations from India and this is a huge milestone for SpiceJet.
Providing non-stop connectivity from India to different parts of the world, which in turn strengthens our own airport hubs, is a dream that we have long cherished and this is a small step in that direction. The identical arrival/departure slots that we have secured at Heathrow should suit the convenience of our passengers perfectly.”
