SpiceJet to operate 10 special flights to evacuate Thai nationals from Israel along with ‘Operation Ajay’
In addition to its contribution to Operation Ajay, SpiceJet also operated ten additional special evacuation flights just for Thai nationals stuck in Tel Aviv amid the ongoing Israeli Hamas war.
New Delhi: The Israel Hamas war, which began decades ago as the Israel-Palestine conflict, turned into a full-fledged war on October 7, 2023. A month and a week later, the war continues, as does the heartbreaking loss of life and property. Amid the ongoing war, nationals of several countries are trapped in the affected areas and powerful nations are doing what they can to evacuate them. India also started ‘Operation Ajay’ to evacuate and bring back all Indians stuck in the war-torn areas; SpiceJet, an LCC airline that took part in the government’s evacuation mission, also operated ten special flights to evacuate not Indians but Thai nationals from Tel Aviv, Israel. Know everything about it…
SpiceJet operates special flights to evacuate Thai nationals
In a major humanitarian initiative, India’s low-cost carrier SpiceJet successfully operated ten special flights to evacuate more than 3,000 Thai nationals from war-torn Tel Aviv, Israel. The airline used its Airbus A340 aircraft for these crucial repatriation missions. The special flights, which were operated with precision between October 20 and 31, included routes connecting Tel Aviv to Bangkok and Tel Aviv to Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. SpiceJet’s commitment to ensuring the safe return of citizens amid challenging circumstances was evident during these operations.
SpiceJet’s participation in Operation Ajay
Besides repatriating Thai citizens, SpiceJet operated multiple flights under ‘Operation Ajay’, which helped Indian nationals return safely from Israel. This dual effort underscores the airline’s commitment to helping citizens in need and promoting international cooperation during tumultuous times. SpiceJet has participated in several repatriation missions. The airline previously played a crucial role in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine under ‘Operation Ganga’ and ‘Operation Kaveri’ from Sudan, demonstrating its proactive efforts in critical situations.
SpiceJet statement on airline participation in government-led repatriation efforts
A statement from SpiceJet said that “the airline has been actively participating in the Indian government-led repatriation efforts. The airline has consistently played a crucial role in uniting families, transporting essential supplies during the pandemic and contributing to operations like ‘Operation Kaveri’ and ‘Operation Ganga’. The statement said that SpiceJet’s commitment to humanitarian causes remains steadfast despite the setbacks. The airline’s resilience and commitment in supporting government-led initiatives highlight its critical role in facilitating repatriation and evacuation operations on the global stage.
(Input from ANI)