Private air carrier SpiceJet plans to launch international operations by May 2010. The company is currently studying various aspects revolving its plan to go international
As per the regulations, an airline needs to fulfil certain requirement such as completing five years of domestic operations and operate 20 or more domestic flights in order to start international operations. Currently SpiceJet runs over 125 domestic flights across 18 cities daily and it will accomplish its eligibility criteria of completing five years of domestic operations on May 23, 2010.
The company also intends to widen its operations in Tier-II and Tier-III destinations as it sees a huge potential. SpiceJet is on the lookout for smaller aircraft that has passenger capacity to carry 60-70 people.