SpiceJet secures Heathrow landing slots

Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has secured landing slots at London Heathrow Airport, effective 1 September. The slots fall under the “bubble arrangement” between India and the UK, and are effective until 23 October, says SpiceJet. The carrier adds that the slots will remain effective when regular operations resume, and that it is in discussions to secure slots for the winter schedule. Amid the coronavirus pandemic New Delhi has suspended all international flights until 31 August, apart from a small number of flights that fall under “travel bubbles” formed with select countries. “I am pleased and excited to share that SpiceJet has secured slots at London Heathrow Airport to operate flights effective September 1, 2020,” says SpiceJet chairman and managing director Ajay Singh. “London is one of the busiest long-haul destinations from India and this is a huge milestone for SpiceJet. Providing non-stop connectivity from India to different parts of the world, which in turn strengthens our own airport hubs, is a dream that we have long cherished and this is a small step in that direction. The identical arrival/departure slots that we have secured at Heathrow should suit the convenience of our passengers perfectly.”<br/>