The Indian low-coster Spicejet has received approval to operate cargo flights to the European Union and the United Kingdom. In the course of the pandemic, the carrier built up another mainstay with freight.

The approval covers the transport of mail and cargo goods both with our own machines and on board other carriers. These can be used in the wet lease, but also in the form of rented capacities on existing cargo routes from competitors. Spicejet wants to grow strongly in the air freight sector and is planning to start freight connections to Europe and the UK.

“These certifications are a validation of our commitment to flight safety and adherence to the highest and most rigorous safety standards in our operations. The new certifications will help SpiceJet generate new business opportunities with international airlines, freight forwarders, freight agents and international courier companies as they enable us to seamlessly move cargo to and through the European Union and the United Kingdom,” said Managing Director Ajay Singh.

The airline has obtained two certifications: third country regulated agent certification (RA3) and air cargo or mail carrier flying to the Union from a third country airport (ACC3) certification, both of which are essential to carry out the above activities . RA3 and ACC3 are EU supply chain initiatives to regulate inbound freight and mail from other countries.