SpiceJet adds 22 special flights for Durga Puja 2026 travel demand
SpiceJet will launch 22 special flights from Oct. 10, connecting Kolkata and Bagdogra with Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Port Blair for the Durga Puja period and subsequent travel rush.
What happened
SpiceJet will operate 22 special Durga Puja flights from Oct. 10, adding Kolkata and Bagdogra connectivity with major metros and Port Blair to meet festive
Key facts
- 22 special flights
- October 10, 2026
Why this matters
By linking Kolkata and Bagdogra to major metros and Port Blair, SpiceJet reinforces its eastern India network relevance and leisure-travel connectivity.
What to watch
- Advance booking pace, load factors and average fares for the 22 announced flights.
- Additional festive capacity announcements from IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and other carriers.
- SpiceJet fleet availability, lease updates, schedule reliability and cancellation rates ahead of October.
- Hotel occupancy, room-rate trends and package demand in Kolkata, Bagdogra-linked destinations and Port Blair.
- Weather, airport slot congestion and operational disruption risks during the October travel period.
- Add or extend special-flight schedules if advance bookings and fares remain strong through the Puja peak.
- Use bundled holiday promotions with hotels, online travel agencies and tourism partners for Bagdogra and Port Blair routes.
- Prioritize high-yield late-booking inventory and ancillary sales such as baggage, seat selection and meals.
- Competitors may add capacity from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru to Kolkata or lower promotional fares.
- Retailers, hotels and food-service operators in Kolkata and tourist corridors may raise festive staffing and inventory plans.