SpiceJet launches dedicated freighter services to Leh

NewsBharati 27-Nov-2020 10:53:56 AM

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Leh, November 27: For the first time enhancing the civil air connectivity in the Leh Ladakh district during winter months, civil airliner SpiceJet has started dedicated freighter services to Leh.

The freight flights are expected to fulfill the demands of Cargo supplies when Ladakh gets cut off from the rest of the country during the winter months. SpiceJet's operated its first freighter flight SG 7370 from Delhi at 9:05 am on Thursday carrying 13 tonnes of cargo supplies.

Ladakh Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal received the first cargo flight, by Spicejet, with 13 tonnes of civilian cargo, at Kushak Bakula Rinpoche Airport in Leh.

Had telephonic conversation with Sh. @AjaySingh_SG Ji, the C&MD, @flyspicejet. Extended gratitude and expressed appreciation to his team on behalf of people of Ladakh for initiating cargo flight service for Ladakh during the most needed time.@DGCAIndia @MoCA_GoI @HardeepSPuri https://t.co/ua70EZj8uX
— Jamyang Tsering Namgyal (@jtnladakh) November 26, 2020

He said, "this will help in ensuring the supply chain & availability of essential items even in harsh weather of winter season when the NH are blocked & Ladakh is cut off from the rest of the world. It will surely give a boost to local consumers as well as the business community of Ladakh."

He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for special focus on Ladakh and Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and SpiceJet management for considering cargo services to Leh.

"Our flight services are especially significant considering the extreme weather conditions during winter months when temperatures fall below sub-zero levels hampering the movement of essential supplies and cargo for the local populace and administration in Leh," said Ajay Singh, Chairman, and Managing Director,

He further added, "Our freighter services to Leh will ensure seamless and timely transportation of essential supplies to this most beautiful part of our country throughout winters."