Aviation

Spice Jet launches taxi service for its passengers at 28 airports

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On Friday, Spice Jet announced that it had begun offering taxi services to its customers at 28 major airports, including Dubai. According to a statement from the airline, passengers who book flights on Spice Jet will receive an SMS with information about the Spice Jet taxi service.

When it is updated, their reservation will be confirmed, and a clean, well-kept cab will be held for them until their departure to make the trip easier and less stressful. It should be noted that the airline also said that after finishing their rides, travellers would also receive an immediate cashback.

SpiceJet’s Chief Business Officer, Debojo Maharshi, said: “The SpiceJet experience for our customers would be improved by this all-encompassing service. With a convenient doorstep service, no waiting, and confirmed cabs at arrival stations as well, we are removing the burden associated with reserving a cab to or from an airport.”

Using the Spice Screen capability, SpiceJet already provides the ability to book cabs mid-flight, during the journey. The additional services will improve travel convenience for travellers. With their taxi services, the services also help passengers with the difficulty of airport drop-off and pickup.

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Aviation

COMAC Secures $1.5B Regional Jets Order Deal with Hainan Airlines

In a move to strengthen its fleet and boost regional service, Hainan Airlines Holding Co. announced plans to acquire 40 ARJ21-700 jets from China’s state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC). As reported by Bloomberg.
The total deal, valued at up to $1.52 billion, highlights Hainan Airlines’ commitment to expanding its domestic reach with locally manufactured aircraft. The low-cost carrier Urumqi Air, part of Hainan’s group, will operate these jets under the deal, which outlines the delivery of aircraft in batches starting in 2025 and concluding by 2032.
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The ARJ21-700, China’s first independently developed regional jet, is designed for short- to medium-haul routes, making it a strategic fit for Urumqi Air’s service network. This regional jet features a seating configuration of 78 to 97 passengers, comac c919 price along with a range of 2,225 to 3,700 kilometers—ideal for connecting smaller cities across China.
With this acquisition, Urumqi Air aims to further bolster regional connectivity, meeting the growing demand for efficient, economical travel options.In line with COMAC’s established naming conventions seen with the C919 narrowbody and the upcoming C929 widebody aircraft, the ARJ21-700’s designation emphasizes COMAC’s expanding product lineup.
Notably, in mid-October 2024, this updated jet model name was spotted on aircraft at Shanghai Pudong Airport, stirring anticipation about COMAC’s future plans.