SpiceJet ‘New Year sale’: Low on spice, high on price

Note: A comprehensive price comparison on other routes is beyond the scope of this article. Only air routes beginning from Delhi were observed between the dates January 16 and 17. 

A return ticket for an adult travelling from Delhi to Mumbai, according to Via.com, between the dates on offer is available at Rs 2,757 — Rs 1 cheaper than Indigo. However, for those travelling from Mumbai to Delhi the cost of the tickets are the same for SpiceJet and Indigo. For those who fancy a free meal on board, Jet Airways is offering the Del-Mum ticket at Rs 2,846 inclusive of meals.

When it comes to a Delhi-Bangalore flight, a return trip costs Rs 1,500 cheaper on Indigo than SpiceJet. Whereas the Delhi-Hyderabad flight is cheaper by a few hundred rupees on SpiceJet, but there is a catch. The ticket is cheaper for only those travelling with handbaggage.

And the cheapest tickets from Delhi to Goa are being offered by Air Asia. SpiceJet has priced its Del-Goa tickets — handbaggage only — Rs 734 more than Air Asia.

Similarly, a flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad costs Rs 490 more on SpiceJet than Indigo.

SpiceJet has found success in the past at driving ticket sales through timely flash sales, but travellers must be wary before booking their flights on the airline.