SpiceJet offers discounted domestic tickets at Rs 999

Low-cost airline SpiceJet on Monday launched discounted ticket sales at 'rates cheaper than AC 2-Tier train fares', offering 1.50 lakh seats for as low as Rs 999 on its domestic routes with a travel period of three-and-a -half months.

The latest low-fare offer from the airline, which is now under new promoter Ajay Singh, is available to passengers travelling with only cabin baggage, a release said.

For those who want to carry more than hand baggage at these discounted tickets, check-in baggage up to 15-kg will be charged at a flat rate of Rs 750, the airline said.

Booking under three-day offer 'Travel Light' commences today for a travel period between July 1 and October 15.

The July-September and January-March periods are considered a low travel demand period in the country.

'SpiceJet Effect' on demand stimulation has led to record airline passenger growth in the country year-on-year, driving the highest growth rate in the world as per IATA data, the airline said.

"With this latest 'Travel Light' offer, SpiceJet is once again taking the lead by unbundling fares so that passengers only pay for what goods and services they want to consume," SpiceJet chief Operating Officer Sanjiv Kapoor said.

Travelling light also helps lower fuel consumption and emissions and it is smarter and more environmental-friendly way to travel, Kapoor added.