- SpiceJet will induct five Boeing 737s on damp lease ahead of its October 2025 winter schedule.
- This follows a similar July deal, taking seasonal fleet additions to 10 aircraft.
- The carrier is also in talks to lease more jets to meet peak travel demand.
SpiceJet will add five Boeing 737 aircraft to its fleet under a damp-lease agreement, strengthening operations ahead of the high-demand winter schedule beginning in October 2025. While most of the aircraft will arrive in October, some are expected to join service a couple of weeks earlier. They will remain in operation until May 2026, covering both the winter rush and early summer travel demand.
This is the airline’s second such fleet expansion in less than a month. On July 25, SpiceJet had announced the induction of another five Boeing 737s under similar arrangements. With the latest deal, the carrier’s planned seasonal capacity increase rises to 10 aircraft.
The incoming aircraft will be inducted under a damp lease, a model in which the lessor provides the aircraft along with cockpit crew, while the airline supplies cabin crew, maintenance, and insurance. Such arrangements are commonly used by carriers to add short-term capacity during peak travel periods.
“SpiceJet is fully geared to meet the surge in travel demand for the upcoming winter and early summer seasons. With the induction of these additional Boeing 737s, we are ensuring that our passengers have more choices, greater connectivity, and a reliable, on-time travel experience,” said Debojo Maharshi, chief business officer of SpiceJet.
Currently, SpiceJet operates 13 Boeing 737s and six regional jets. According to fleet data from Planespotter.com, 34 of its total 53 aircraft remain grounded.
SpiceJet confirmed it is in advanced discussions to lease more aircraft ahead of the winter 2025 schedule. The airline has positioned the moves as part of a broader strategy to improve operational reliability and capture a larger share of seasonal travel demand.
