SpiceJet launches direct flight service between Kolkata and Surat

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Gurgaon: SpiceJet announced the launch of daily direct flight service connecting the cities of Kolkata and Surat. SpiceJet is the first airline to offer direct flights on the route, which will be effective from July 1st, 2017. Tickets for sale are now open.
SpiceJet’s Boeing 737 aircraft – SG 876, operating on the Patna – Kolkata – Surat route, will depart from Kolkata for Surat at 10.50 AM. The schedule will be operational for the period July 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017. Starting September 1, 2017, the same aircraft will start from Kolkata at 10.20 AM. The flight from Surat – SG 877, will take off from the city at 2.15 PM.
The city of Surat, an emerging business center in Gujarat, is also one of India’s a key textile hubs. The city is engaged in yarn production, weaving, embroidery among others and also is the foremost supplier of polyester across India. It is also a key hub for the diamond industry in the country.
SpiceJet already operates multiple non-stop flights from Surat to key metro and non-metro cities such as Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur etc. The city is also connected to a host of other Indian cities through SpiceJet’s pan India onward connections.
With the launch of this new flight, the airline aims to tap the emerging potential business travellers from both the cities who are also frequent travellers. Leisure travelers will also be benefitted with an added flying option and convenient flight timing.
Bookings for tickets are now open on www.spicejet.com and through online travel portals and travel agents.