# SpiceJet adds 22 special flights for Durga Puja 2026 2026-09-25T20:26:52+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet SpiceJet will operate 22 special flights during the Durga Puja season in 2026, linking Kolkata and Bagdogra with Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Port Blair. The airline said the additional services are aimed at meeting rising passenger demand during the festive travel period. The special flights will run between 12 September and 25 October 2026. Kolkata will be connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Port Blair, while Bagdogra will get additional services to Delhi and Mumbai. The move is expected to ease congestion for travellers heading home or on holiday for the festival. Bookings for these flights have already opened on the airline's website and other channels. SpiceJet has not yet said whether more special flights will be added later if demand remains high. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The festival season is the busiest period for domestic air travel in eastern India, with Kolkata and Bagdogra serving as key gateways for passengers travelling to and from the northeast. Airlines typically add capacity on these routes during Durga Puja, but the number of flights is also determined by slot availability at major airports. Kolkata airport, which handles over 20 million passengers annually, faces severe congestion during peak hours, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation allocates slots through a coordination process. SpiceJet's announcement suggests it expects strong advance bookings, but the actual load factor on these flights will show whether demand matches capacity. The carrier's financial performance, under a court-approved resolution plan, will also be tested by how well it can maintain on-time performance during the rush. ## Coverage - ndtvprofit.com Tags: Bagdogra, Durga Puja, Kolkata, SpiceJet Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/spicejet-adds-22-special-flights-for-durga-puja-2026/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/spicejet-adds-22-special-flights-for-durga-puja-2026/#story-in-brief