SpiceJet wet‑leases A340‑300s from Legend Airlines for daily Delhi–Bangkok runs

SpiceJet has begun operating wet‑leased Airbus A340‑300s from Legend Airlines on daily Delhi–Bangkok Suvarnabhumi rotations since 11 October 2025, and has also added wet‑leased Boeing 737 capacity, moves aimed at rapidly restoring international and short‑haul seat availability for its winter schedule.

Discovered 2025-10-14T01:05:38.859498-07:00 | 2025-10-14T01:05:38.859498-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Rapid capacity addition: this supports SpiceJet's push to add 25 leased jets and near‑triple daily flights for the winter schedule, affecting seat supply on key regional lanes.
Balance‑sheet and lessor dynamics: the move sits alongside the carrier's plan to convert aircraft leasing debt into lessor equity, signaling how SpiceJet is resolving leasing disputes to unground aircraft.
Operational precedent and fleet mix: SpiceJet had already signalled plans to induct an A340 via a wet‑to‑damp lease and to return parked Boeing 737s to service, showing a combined short‑term widebody and narrowbody strategy to stabilise schedules.

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Economic Times Financial Express newsable.asianetnews.com ANI News Agency Mint India ch-aviation

Sources Tracked: 8
First Seen: 2025-10-14T01:05:38.859498-07:00
Latest Update: 2025-10-16T09:34:38.443800-07:00
Coverage: Aviation

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2025-10-16T09:34:38.443800-07:00

Airlines start special Patna flights to meet festive traffic demand • Economic Times

2025-10-16T06:44:07.467719-07:00

After Air India, SpiceJet introduces special flights to Patna ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja • Financial Express

2025-10-16T02:27:56.506327-07:00

SpiceJet adds seasonal flights to Patna and Ayodhya from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad ahead of Diwali/Chhath • newsable.asianetnews.com

2025-10-16T02:22:35.386849-07:00

SpiceJet expands connectivity to Bihar ahead of Chhath Puja and Diwali from key Indian cities • Economic Times

2025-10-16T02:06:55.331471-07:00

SpiceJet expands connectivity to Bihar ahead of Chhath Puja and Diwali from key Indian cities • ANI News Agency

2025-10-15T07:21:28.392448-07:00

SpiceJet launches major winter expansion — adds A340 and 20 aircraft, aims to double fleet and triple ASKs • Mint India

2025-10-14T20:40:55.328334-07:00

SpiceJet adds wet‑leased Airbus A340 and Boeing 737 capacity • ch-aviation

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SpiceJet Leases Airbus A340-300s from Legend Airlines for Daily Delhi–Bangkok Service

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