New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) SpiceJet today launched giftcards that can be redeemed for various purposes, including topay for fares and add-on services on the no-frills airline.
The launch of gift card services is expected to boost theairlineÂ’s ancillary revenue significantly, the carrier said ina release.
"The gift cards are redeemable only on Spicejet.com. Theycan also be used to add services like meal, preferredseat...," it said.
The budget carrier has been working on ways to increaserevenues from ancillary services amid stiff competition in thefast-growing domestic aviation market.
The gift cards would be available from Rs 500 to Rs50,000.
A micro-site has been created on the airline's website tosell its gift cards.
"We intend to add more features and functionality in themonths to come, to make it (gift cards) a great product andplatform for our customers," SpiceJet's Chief Sales andRevenue Officer Shilpa Bhatia said.
In June, the carrier had announced setting up of an e-commerce portal. The retail venture SpiceStyle is expected tohelp in boosting its ancillary revenues.
On an average, the airline operates 384 average dailyflights to 52 destinations, including 7 international ones.
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