New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) Leading private sector carrier SpiceJet on Friday offered services of it's aircraft and crew members to the government for operating some flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Patna, to alleviate the suffering of migrant workers, especially those from Bihar.
SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh said, 'We are already flying food, medicines and medical equipment for the government everyday. We would love to alleviate the suffering of these migrant workers, especially those from Bihar, by flying some flights between Delhi/Mumbai and Patna.'
His remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown on March 24, which forced the migrant labourers to leave the city by foot for their homes.