SpiceJet to launch 28 new flights connecting Mumbai, Delhi

New Delhi : Using Jet Airways' grounded planes, SpiceJet will be launching 28 new flights on its domestic routes connecting New Delhi and Mumbai with the other cities.

"Of these, 14 will connect Mumbai; eight will connect Delhi while the rest will connect the two metros. All the new flights are effective April 26," said the airline in a statement.

In addition, the airlines has announced that the frequency of non-stop flights on international routes will also be enhanced. The routes include countries like Hong Kong, Jeddah, Dubai, Colombo, Dhaka, Riyadh, Bangkok and Kathmandu from the Mumbai effective May-end.

The news comes at a time when the aviation ministry has given permission to other airlines to fill up the vacant slots due to grounded Jet Airways' planes.