SpiceXpress has launched a new service connecting Mumbai and Delhi in India with Bangkok in Thailand.

In a statement, the cargo arm of India’s SpiceJet said its Boeing 737-800F aircraft will be used on twice-weekly flights to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok and will carry cargo including automotive parts, electronics and perishables.

“We have been operating cargo flights to Bangkok for a long time and I am delighted that we have commenced scheduled freighter operations to Thailand today,” said Sanjiv Gupta, chief executive of SpiceXpress.

“Bangkok is one of the biggest centres of trade, commerce and tourism in Southeast Asia and launching scheduled cargo services between the two countries will help in seamless import and export of essential commodities in these very challenging times,” he added.

SpiceXpress’ domestic network spans 63 domestic and 50 international destinations, and it has a fleet of 19 freighters. 

The airline said in December, it launched a pharma service to support the global distribution of coronavirus vaccines.

SpiceXpress has helped moved essential goods and medical supplies in and around India throughout the pandemic, as well as helping to maintain the country’s supply chains.

The carrier has earlier partnered with Brussels Airport, GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo, Om Logistics, Snowman Logistics in its efforts to move Covid-19 vaccines to every part of India, as well as outside of the country.