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SpiceJet commenced its Haj 2025 operations on May 2, 2025, with the inaugural flight departing from Gaya to Medina. The airline will operate 45 Haj flights in the first phase (running until May 29, 2025), connecting Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata to Medina and Jeddah, facilitating travel for around 15,500 pilgrims — an 18% increase from 13,000 pilgrims in 2024. To support these operations, SpiceJet has inducted two wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft, each seating 324 passengers, while a 189-seater Boeing 737 has been deployed on the Gaya-Medina route. In 2024, the airline operated 102 Haj flights from seven Indian cities and generated INR 209 crore in revenue from this vertical, highlighting its importance as a recurring seasonal revenue stream.
The 18% rise in pilgrim numbers and expanded wide-body fleet support signal a strengthening seasonal revenue stream for SpiceJet, although Haj remains a niche, short-duration contributor to overall income. Investors may view this as positive operational news reinforcing a reliable revenue vertical during the pilgrimage window.