Seaplanes can be a game-changer for India, considering its diverse geographical terrain.

Seaplanes can be a game-changer for India, considering its diverse geographical terrain.

Seaplanes can be a game-changer for India, considering its diverse geographical terrain.

A few days after the announcement that Kerala's Munnar will soon have a seaplane service from Mattupetty to Bolgatty, SpiceJet has revealed its plan to operate seaplanes in various picturesque spots of India. According to reports, the airline will have the right to operate on 20 remote routes across Lakshadweep, Shillong, Guwahati, and Hyderabad. Recently, the airline's head, Ajay Singh, announced the demonstration of a seaplane flight from Vijayawada's Prakasam Barrage to Srisailam Dam.
In 2020, SpiceJet started India's first scheduled seaplane service from Gujarat's Sabarmati Riverfront to the Statue of Unity in Kevadia. However, they had to pause the operations due to pandemic restrictions. According to Spice Shuttle CEO Avani Singh, seaplanes can be a game-changer for India, considering its diverse geographical terrains, such as riverlines, coastlines, and islands. The operations are expected to begin next year. 

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister of Civil Aviation, k Rammohan Naidu, with Avani Singh, CEO of Spice Shuttle, during the launch event for Spicejet seaplanes in Vijayawada. Photo: Special Arrangement

Munnar's seaplane service 
The experimental flight in Munnar's Mattupetty - Bolgatty (Kochi) route is expected to be conducted in a week. The seaplanes to be launched in the route will be able to accommodate up to eight flyers. Those taking the service can check out Munnar from the skies.