Mumbai, Oct. 10 -- The induction includes an Airbus A340 wide-body jet and two Boeing 737s, which will start operations between October 10 and 11.

The move is part of SpiceJet's broader strategy to ramp up capacity and meet the surge in travel demand during the upcoming festive and holiday season. The airline said a total of 20 aircraft are set to join its operational fleet between October and November under a damp lease model. In addition, four previously grounded planes will be brought back into service by mid-December.

With these additions, SpiceJet aims to more than double its operational fleet and triple its available seat kilometers (ASKM) this winter. The airline also plans to introduce new routes, increase flight frequencies, an...