Now, SpiceJet offers Rs 499 fare on domestic network

Mumbai: Country's second largest airline by market share, SpiceJet has launched yet another limited  period special fare scheme, 'Early Bird', offering customers   ticket prices as low as Rs 499 on its domestic network.  

The bookings for this three-day offer commences from September 1, 2014, with a travel validity period between January 16 and October 24, 2015. SpiceJet offers discounted flying options to destinations across the country, with one-way fares starting   as low as Rs 499 (including fuel surcharge but excluding   applicable statutory taxes and fees), the release said.  

This sale will allow customers to enjoy low fares by planning their journey and holidays in advance.  The sale offer is applicable on all direct, via and   connecting flights on SpiceJet's domestic network.  

"While the number of travellers opting for air travel during holidays has increased over the years, with the   introduction of Early Bird sale, this number will only grow   further. This early bird sale will encourage customers to make   their holiday plans well in advance and save on travel costs   at the same time," said Kaneswaran Avili, Chief Commercial Officer, SpiceJet Ltd. "This will also allow an average Indian customer to plan for more than the typical one holiday during the year at   never before rates," Avili said.  

Even the Kalanithi Maran-promoted budget airline SpiceJet had announced a similar discounted scheme   offering passengers fares starting Rs 1,888 across its   domestic destinations.   The airline operates more than 340 daily flights to 49   destinations, comprising 41 Indian and 8 international cities.