Budget airline SpiceJet on Friday said it has already absorbed over 500 employees, including 100 pilots, of the grounded carrier Jet Airways and it is open to induct more as it adds more aircraft and routes in the times ahead. SpiceJet chairman and managing director Ajay Singh in a statement on Friday said that his carrier is giving “first preference” to Jet Airways staff in recruitment. “As we expand and grow, we are giving first preference to those who have recently lost their jobs due to the unfortunate closure of Jet Airways,” Mr. Singh said. We will also induct a large number of planes in our fleet soon,” Mr. Singh added. The carrier on Thursday announced the launch of 24 new flights connecting Mumbai & Delhi with 16 services connecting Mumbai and four Delhi while the remaining four connecting the two metros.

Source: The Hindu April 19, 2019 15:00 UTC