Gulf Air, SpiceJet join hands

Gulf Air and SpiceJet, India’s carrier, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore greater cooperation between the two airlines including an interline and codeshare agreement, coordinated cargo services, engineering services and pilot training. The MoU was signed by Kresimir Kucko, Gulf Air’s Chief Executive Officer and Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director at SpiceJet.

The scope of the MoU also includes the two airlines exploring growth opportunities beyond network expansion by leveraging each other’s strengths. Gulf Air and SpiceJet will look at collaborating in the field of pilot training and will also engage and collaborate to enhance their respective cargo and engineering services.

Krešimir Kucko, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air said: “We have a longstanding relationship with the Republic of India and we feel proud to work closely with our friends at SpiceJet.” Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet said, “We are developing an extensive portfolio of destinations both at home and in international markets.”

“This agreement is going to play a very important role for SpiceJet’s next phase of growth as we continue to explore the innumerable opportunities around us.” Gulf Air currently operates 82 weekly flights to eight destinations in India: Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Hyderabad, Calicut and Bangalore. SpiceJet currently operates flights to more than 50 destinations within India.