Guwahati: Budget carrier SpiceJet on Friday announced its entry into Imphal with the launch of its first-ever flight services to the Manipur capital, aimed at strengthening air connectivity to the Northeast. From February 10, the airline will operate daily Boeing 737 flights to Imphal from Kolkata, Guwahati and Mumbai, SpiceJet said in a statement.
“The new routes will significantly improve access to the northeastern state, offering passengers seamless and reliable connections to the region while enhancing travel options for both leisure and business travellers,” it added.
Passengers travelling from Kolkata and Guwahati will have access to non-stop flights, while those flying from Mumbai will benefit from a seamless single-aircraft journey with a brief stopover in Kolkata, removing the need to change planes, the company said.
“The launch of these services assumes particular significance for Manipur, a state that currently has limited air connectivity options. The new daily flights are expected to greatly improve accessibility for residents, students, medical travellers, government officials and businesses, providing much-needed capacity and choice for travel to and from the state,” it added.
In addition to direct links with Kolkata, Guwahati and Mumbai, the new services will also enable convenient onward connections via SpiceJet’s network to multiple destinations across India and select international points, the statement said.
Commenting on the development, SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said: “The launch of our maiden flight to Imphal marks an important milestone for SpiceJet as we expand our footprint in the Northeast. Improved connectivity to the region has long been a priority, and these new services will make travel to Manipur more accessible and convenient for passengers across key metros.”
