SpiceJet Returns To Dehradun Airport After Two Years; Resumes Services For THESE Four Major Cities

SpiceJet on Sunday resumed its operations with a new summer schedule, launching flights to four cities across the country, including Dehradun. Two years ago, SpiceJet discontinued its services from Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport.    

With the resumption of air services, officials at Dehradun Airport expressed their happiness and extended their best wishes to the airline.

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Dehradun Airport Director Prabhakar Mishra, cited by Jagran.com, mentioned that after two years, SpiceJet has resumed services to Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Mumbai, adding that the move will benefit air passengers.

Meanwhile, the airport's Deputy General Manager Nitin Kadyan stated that the arrival of a new airline provides better options for air travellers. He also mentioned that increased traffic would boost tourism in the state. Additionally, it creates employment opportunities for people associated with the airport.

Kadyan shared that on Sunday, 119 passengers arrived on the Bengaluru flight, which landed at 8:20 AM, and 61 passengers departed at 9:00 AM. At 12:10 PM, 130 passengers arrived on the Ahmedabad flight, and 86 passengers departed for Ahmedabad at 12:50 PM. In the evening, at 3:35 PM, 26 passengers arrived from Delhi, and 50 passengers departed at 4:10 PM. At 6:10 PM, 84 passengers arrived from Mumbai, and 97 passengers departed for Mumbai at 7:10 PM.

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The event marking the resumption of services was attended by Nikhil Semwal, Ritesh Dubey, Station In-charge Asna Anand, Airport Manager Mohit and other officials from the SpiceJet headquarters.