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SpiceJet has started its Haj 2025 operations with the inaugural flight taking off from Gaya to Medina, beginning this year’s pilgrimage.

The airline will operate a total of 45 Haj flights in the first phase, connecting Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata to Medina and Jeddah.

The first phase of operations will run until May 29, 2025, with flights from Guwahati to Medina beginning May 3, Srinagar to Medina from May 4, and Kolkata to Jeddah from May 16. The return leg of Haj operations is scheduled between June 13 and July 11, 2025, according to an official statement by SpiceJet.

SpiceJet will facilitate the travel of approximately 15,500 pilgrims this year, an 18 percent rise from the 13,000 pilgrims the airline flew in 2024, further underlining the importance of Haj operations as a significant revenue generator for the airline.

In 2024, SpiceJet had operated 102 Haj flights from seven Indian cities — Srinagar, Gaya, Guwahati, Bhopal, Indore, Aurangabad, and Vijayawada — and earned Rs 209 crore in revenue through the operation.

In addition to this, to further improve the travel experience for pilgrims, the airline has added two wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft to its fleet. Each of these planes can carry 324 passengers and will be deployed on the Srinagar–Medina, Guwahati–Medina, and Kolkata–Jeddah routes. A 189-seater Boeing 737 has been assigned to the Gaya–Medina route.

“It is an honour for SpiceJet to once again play a meaningful role in facilitating the sacred Haj pilgrimage. Every year, we strive to make this journey smoother and more comfortable for thousands of pilgrims. Our continued participation in this important operation reflects our deep commitment to serving communities across the country with care, efficiency, and dedication,” said Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer at SpiceJet.

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