Low-cost airline SpiceJet has reported a lower net loss of Rs 561.7 crore for quarter 2 of the financial year 2021-22 on a sequential basis.
The airline major's net loss stood at Rs 729 crore for the first quarter of the financial year 2021-2022. The company has managed to cut down on its net loss in Q2FY22
However, the net loss has widened on a year-on-year (YOY) basis. Spicejet Ltd. had reported a net loss of Rs 112.59 crore for quarter 2 of the financial year 2020-21.
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"We have made excellent progress in our recovery and I expect this trend to continue forward in the coming quarters. With the nationwide vaccination drive growing at an unprecedented pace across geographies, there is a significant jump in travel demand and we are very excited about the demand recovery," said Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet.
"The settlement with key lessors, the return of the 737 MAX in the current quarter (Q3), transfer of the logistics business and some very significant announcements lined up soon are all positive tailwinds that should have a significant impact on our long term plans."
"We look forward to inducting additional capacity in the form of our 737 MAX aircraft that will upswing our operational efficiencies and provide significant cost saving capabilities."
According to Singh, the return of the 737 MAX comes at a time when passenger traffic is picking-up and the government has allowed airlines to operate at full capacity.
