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Surat, March 26, 2017: SpiceJet, the country’s favourite low-cost
carrier, today launched its twin daily direct flight services on the Delhi – Surat –
Delhi route with traditional flag-off and lamp-lighting ceremonies at the Surat
Airport.
With ‘regional connectivity’ as the macro theme, the airline has been rendering constant
focus on the agenda while undertaking network expansions. The new flight is a part of
SpiceJet’s enhanced summer schedule and will further augment its connectivity in the
domestic sector.
SpiceJet’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft SG 473 which took-off from Delhi with honourable
Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mr. Jayant Sinha and Mr. Ajay Singh along with the
other key dignitaries onboard, was greeted with a grand water cannon salute upon its
arrival at Surat.
The inaugural ceremony at Surat was graced by Shri Jayant Sinha Honourable Minister of
State for Civil Aviation, Smt. Darshana Ben Jardosh, Honourable Member of Parliament
from Surat, Shri C.R. Patil, Honourable Member of Parliament from Navsari, Smt
Asmitaben Siroya Honourable Mayor of Surat, Shri Prabhubhai Vasava, MLA Bardoli, Shri
Nitin Bhajiyawala President of BJP Surat City and respected citizens of Surat. The
launch was initiated with the customary lamp lighting ceremony by all dignitaries
marking the formal announcement of the launch of SG 474 Surat to Delhi flight. The
ceremony finally came to a conclusion with Shri Jayant Sinha, Smt Darshana Ben Jardosh,
Shri C.R. Patil, AAI Officials flagging-off the flight from the Surat Airport. Earlier
in the day the first boarding pass was handed over to the first passenger by Shri C R
Patil and Shri Pramod Kumar Thakre Airport Director Surat.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Ajay Singh – CMD, SpiceJet said, “SpiceJet is proud to
connect Surat, one of the fastest growing cities of the world known for diamonds and
textiles, with the national capital. Surat is a fine example of how infrastructural
support can boost growth in the country. We are thrilled with the response that our
flights have received. Our twice daily flights will offer immense flexibility to the
corporate and leisure travelers on the SpiceJet network.”
Bookings for tickets are now open on www.spicejet.com and through online travel portals
and travel agents.
Flight Schedule
| Flight No |
Origin |
Destination |
Departure |
Arrival |
Frequency dates |
| 473 |
Delhi |
Surat |
8:25 |
10:05 |
Daily |
| 474 |
Surat |
Delhi |
10:35 |
12:15 |
Daily |
| 823 |
Delhi |
Surat |
16:35 |
18:15 |
Daily |
| 824 |
Surat |
Delhi |
18:45 |
20:25 |
Daily |
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