Friday, July 17, 2009

Jet Airways To Introduce New Daily Service On The Hyderabad – Dubai Sector

Mumbai, July 13, 2009: Effective August 16, 2009, Jet Airways will launch services to Dubai from Hyderabad, its fifth daily service to the Gulf city and second from Southern India.The airline will commence services on the route aboard a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Jet Airways currently operates twice daily services to Dubai from Mumbai, and daily services from Delhi and Chennai.

Effective August 16, 2009 to October 24, 2009, and from March 28, 2010 to October 30, 2010, flight 9W 550 will depart Hyderabad at 0840 hrs, arriving in Dubai at 1100 hrs. Flight 9W 549 will then depart Dubai at 1200 hrs, arriving in Hyderabad at 1710 hrs.*

Effective October 25, 2009 to March 27, 2010, flight 9W 550 will depart Hyderabad at 0840 hrs, arriving in Dubai at 1120 hrs. Flight 9W 549 will then depart Dubai at 1220hrs, arriving in Hyderabad at 1710 hrs.*

According to Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways, “With the growing popularity of Dubai as a leading business and leisure destination, there has been an increasing demand for enhanced air connectivity to the Gulf emirate from Southern India. We are confident that the new service from Hyderabad will be well-appreciated by travellers and will complement our existing services from India.”

With the introduction of Hyderabad – Dubai service Jet Airways will operate 17 frequencies to seven destinations in the Gulf, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and Dubai from several Indian cities.

For more information, please log on to www.jetairways.com.

*Subject to Government Approval.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Jet Airways,Jet Airways Konnect & Jetlite Introduce Special 5-Day Apex Fares On Key Domestic Routes

Mumbai,July 13, 2009: Jet Airways its new all-economy service Jet Airways Konnect, and Jet Airways’ all-economy subsidiary, JetLite, have introduced special 5-day base apex fares between INR 150-900* on several key routes across India.

These special fares are applicable only on flights departing between 1230 hrs to 1630 hrs and 2030 hrs to 0700 hrs on sectors indicated below, and are available for sale with immediate effect from 13th July 2009 to 27th July 2009.

Travel on these fares is however is open till 31st March 2010.

Jet Airways, Jet Airways Konnect and JetLite offer a special base fare of INR 150* on routes including the Srinagar-Jammu, Guwahati-Imphal, Bhubaneshwar-Kolkata, Delhi-Lucknow, Indore-Mumbai, Kochi-Hyderabad, Kolkata-Dibrugarh and Mumbai-Raipur sectors, among others.

On routes including the Mumbai-Chennai, Delhi-Mumbai/Pune, Kolkata-Hyderabad, Hyderabad-Delhi and Delhi-Kolkata sectors, the airlines offer a special base of INR 400*.

On the Guwahati-Delhi, Mumbai-Kolkata, Bengaluru/Chennai-Delhi and Delhi-Kochi sector,the airline will offer a special base fare of INR 900*.

For more information,guests are requested to log on to www.jetairways.com or go to the nearest travel agent.

* Excludes of taxes & surcharges.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Jet Airways Launches Its Inaugral Mumbai-Jeddah Daily Service,Its First Flight To Saudi Arabia

Mumbai,July 14,2009: Jet Airways,India’s premier international airline,today launched its services to Saudi Arabia with the introduction of its daily service from Mumbai to Jeddah.The airline marked the occasion with the customary inaugural ceremony at the Mumbai International Airport.

Jet Airways will operate its maiden flight on the sector aboard a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Flight 9W 522 will depart Mumbai at 2135 hrs,and will arrive in Jeddah at 0001 hrs.Flight 9W 521 will depart Jeddah at 0100 hrs,and will arrive in Mumbai at 0835 hrs.

With the introduction of its services to Saudi Arabia,Jet Airways now flies to 7 cities in the Gulf,including Kuwait,Bahrain,Muscat,Doha,Dubai,Abu Dhabi and Jeddah.

Jeddah is Saudi Arabia’s second largest city,as well as a commercial hub.It also holds great religious significance,as the principal gateway to Mecca,Islam’s holiest city.

According to Mr.Wolfgang Prock-Schauer,CEO,Jet Airways,“Jet Airways is delighted to introduce its services to Saudi Arabia.Guests on these sectors may now enjoy the quality in-flight product,warm service and seamless connectivity that has made Jet Airways the carrier of choice on the competitive Indo-Gulf sector in a relatively short span of time.”

Jet Airways will also launch a new, daily service to Dubai from Hyderabad,its fifth daily service to the Gulf emirate and second from Southern India;as well as its second daily service to Bangkok from Mumbai,effective August 16,2009.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Jet Airways Announces Second Daily Service To Bangkok From Mumbai,Effective August 16,2009

Mumbai,July 09,2009: In response to growing customer demand,Jet Airways will introduce its second daily service to Bangkok from Mumbai aboard its state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft, effective August 16,2009.

The airline currently operates a daily service to Bangkok from Mumbai, as well as from Delhi and Kolkata.

Effective August 16, 2009, flight 9W 68 will depart Mumbai at 1305 hrs, arriving in Bangkok at 1855 hrs. Flight 9W 67 will then depart Bangkok at 2055 hrs, arriving in Mumbai at 2340 hrs.

According to Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways, “With its world-class in-flight product and warm service, Jet Airways has emerged as among the leading carriers on the Indo-Thai sector in a relatively short time. With more travellers choosing to fly to Bangkok with Jet Airways, we are delighted to introduce our second daily service between Mumbai and Bangkok, effective August 16, 2009, to cater to this additional demand.”

The airline currently flies to 18 international destinations, including New York (both JFK and Newark), Toronto, Brussels, London (Heathrow), Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Bangkok, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Jet Airways And Turkish Airlines Enter Into Frequent Flyer Partnership

Mumbai,July 08, 2009: Effective July 1, 2009, Jet Airways,India’s premier international airline, had entered into a frequent flyer partnership with Turkish Airlines.

As part of the same, members of Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme, may earn and redeem JPMiles on all flights marketed and operated by Turkish Airlines. Similarly, members of Miles & Smiles, Turkish Airline’s frequent flyer programme, may earn and redeem their miles on all flights marketed and operated by Jet Airways.

With this partnership, JetPrivilege members will now have more opportunities to earn and redeem their miles on Turkish Airline's services to 36 domestic and 116 international destinations today across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, USA and Australia, while Miles & Smiles members may do the same on Jet Airways’ services to 45 destinations in India and 18 destinations across North America, Europe, Asia and the Gulf.

According to Mr.Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways,“Jet Airways is delighted to enter into a frequent flyer partnership with Turkish Airlines. This partnership will enable travellers to enjoy grater connectivity with Jet Airways’ unmatched pan-India domestic network and growing international network, as well as Turkish Airline’s strong international network out of Turkey, all while earning and redeeming frequent flyer miles.”

Turkish Airlines is one of the world’s fastest growing carriers, flying to 152 destinations, comprising 36 domestic and 116 international destinations today. It connects India’s financial and national capitals, Mumbai and Delhi respectively, with Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, with daily flights.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Jet Airways’s Jetprivilege Partnerships With Accor Sa,Langham Hotels & The Wall Street Journal Asia

Mumbai,July 07,2009: Effective July 7, 2009,Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege will welcome two new hotel partners- Accor SA and Langham Hotels International respectively, as well as a new publishing partner,The Wall Street Journal Asia,to its growing list of programmme partners across several categories.

Hotel Partners

Accor SA

Accor SA is the world leader in economy and midscale hotels, and a major player in the upscale and luxury segments worldwide. Present in 90 countries, with more than 4,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms, Accor’s hotel brands including Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure and Ibis, offer hotel stays tailored to the specific needs of each business and leisure customer.

Effective July 7, 2009, JetPrivilege members may earn 500 JPMiles per stay at Sofitel, Pullman or MGallery Hotels (Worldwide),250 JPMiles per stay at Grand Mercure, Novotel and Mercure Hotels (Worldwide).Moreover, for the very first time, JetPrivilege members may exclusively earn 150 JPMiles per stay at Ibis Hotels (India, Singapore, Thailand, Beijing and Shanghai).

To commemorate the launch of this partnership,JetPrivilege members may also earn Bonus JPMiles for a minimum 2 consecutive nights stay from July 7, 2009 to September 30,2009.Under the terms of this offer,JetPrivilege members may earn quadruple JPMiles (2000 JPMiles) per stay at Sofitel, Pullman or MGallery Hotels (worldwide), triple JPMiles (750 JPMiles) per stay at Grand Mercure, Novotel and Mercure Hotels (worldwide) and double JPMiles (300 JPMiles) per stay at Ibis Hotels (India, Singapore, Thailand, Beijing and Shanghai).

Langham Hotels

With a legendary heritage dating back to 1865 with the opening of The Langham, London, Europe’s first ‘Grand Hotel’, Langham Hotels International today offer travellers luxurious properties in gateway cities across four continents.

Effective July 7,2009,JetPrivilege members staying at a qualifying rate at any Langham hotel,or any of its affiliated hotels,may earn 500 JPMiles for a stay of one to three nights, and 750 JPMiles for a stay of more than three consecutive nights.

Furthermore,to celebrate the launch of the new partnership,JetPrivilege members will also receive double JPMiles for each stay from July 07, 2009 to September 30, 2009.

Publishing Partner

The Wall Street Journal Asia has been the leader in global business news for Asia since 1976. The Wall Street Journal Asia recently launched its daily printing in India, making same-day delivery available to subscribers and newsstands in India's major cities for the first time.

Effective July 07, 2009, JetPrivilege members based in India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand only may avail of a 1-year subscription (256 issues) to The Wall Street Journal Asia and earn 1200 JPMiles at a 49% discount, plus free unlimited access to WSJ.com. JetPrivilege members may also avail of a 2-year subscription (512 issues) and earn 2000 JPMiles at a 51% discount, plus free unlimited access to WSJ.com.

*Discounts will vary from country to country.

Members may earn these JPMiles when they subscribe for the JetPrivilege offer online at www.wsj-asia.com/sub/jetairways or offline through their other sales channels by specifically asking for the AWSJ’s JetPrivilege Offer Subscription Form.

According to Mr.Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, Chief Executive Officer, Jet Airways, “Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege is delighted to partner with Accor SA, Langham Hotels International and The Wall Street Journal Asia. These partnerships will be an excellent value addition to our impressive list of programme partners, across a variety of categories, from hotels and publishing to retail and telecommunication,among others.”

For more information,please log on to www.jetairways.com.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Jet Airways Introduces Special Limited Period Premiere Fares To London From Several Indian Cities

Mumbai, May 28, 2009: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has introduced special Premiere fares to London from several Indian cities.

Jet Airways has introduced a special limited period offer for Première passengers from Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune travelling to London between May 29, 2009 and September 30, 2009.

Première passengers from the afore mentioned cities who book their tickets between May 29, 2009 and June 1, 2009, may avail of a special return fare of INR 60,000 to London, via Mumbai. This offer also extends to travellers on the Mumbai-London sector. *

For passengers unable to complete their travel bookings in the specified time period, the airline also offers Première travellers from Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Vadodara a special return fare of INR 89,000 to London, via Mumbai, for sale and travel with immediate effect. This offer also extends to travellers on the Mumbai-London sector. *

Additionally, Jet Airways also offers Première travellers from Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Pune, Goa, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, a special return fare of INR 94,000 to London, via Delhi, for sale and travel with immediate effect. Travellers from Delhi may avail of a special return Première fare of INR 1,06,000 to London for sale and travel with immediate effect.*

According to Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways, “Jet Airways has established itself as among the leading carriers on the competitive Indo-UK sector purely on the strength of its exceptional product quality and high service standards. Our Première product is arguably the best in its class, and offer exceptional value with the introduction of these special fares.”

Jet Airways flies daily, direct to London Heathrow from Mumbai and Delhi. For more details please log on to www.jetairways.com.

*Conditions Apply. Base Fare excludes all applicable taxes and surcharges.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Jet Airways Reports PAT Of INR 530 Million For Q4 FY09

Jet Airways reports PAT of INR 530 million for Q4 FY09;based on International performance,restructuring program,reduced fuel price & exceptional items;significantly improved EBITDAR margin of 20.8%.

Highlights for quarter ended March 31,2009 vs March 31,2008

Operational:

. System-wide ASKMs of 6,969 million, down 9.3%

. System-wide RPKMs of 4,997 million, down 8.3%

. System wide seat factor of 71.7% vs 70.9%

. 2.54 million revenue passengers carried,down 20%

Financial:

. Revenue of Rs.25,662 million (US$ 505.9 million),down by 8.2%.

. EBITDAR of Rs 5,140 Million(US$ 101.3 million) in Q4 FY09 versus Rs.2,122 Million (US$ 52.9 Million) in Q4 FY08 and Rs.3,577 Million (US$ 73.4 Million)in Q3 FY09.

. EBITDAR Margin at 20.8% in Q4 FY09 versus 7.7% in Q4 FY08 and 11.8% in Q3 FY09.

. Profit before tax Rs.1,395 million. (US$ 27.5 million) versus loss of Rs. 3,742 million (US$ 93.3 million) for the same period in FY08 and Rs. 2,498 Million (US$ 51.3 million) in Q3 FY09.

. Profit after tax of Rs. 530 million (US$ 10.4 million) versus loss of Rs.2,212 million (US$ 55.1 million) and loss of Rs.2,142 Million (US$ 44.0 million) in Q3 FY09.

Highlights for the year ended March 31, 2009 vs March 31,2008

Operational:

. System-wide ASKMs of 31,652 million,up 29.5%

. System-wide RPKMs of 21,444 million,up 26.8%

. System wide seat factor of 67.7% vs 69.2%

. 11.08 million revenue passengers carried,down 3.1%

Financial:

. Revenue of Rs.118 billion (US$ 2.3 billion),up 23.4%

. EBITDAR of Rs.4,061 million (US$ 80.1 million) in FY09 versus Rs.7,508 Million (US$ 187.1 million) in FY08.

. EBITDAR Margin at 3.5% in FY09 versus 8.5% in FY08.

. Loss before tax Rs.4,696 million (US$ 92.6 million) vs loss of Rs.4,126 million (US$ 102.8 million)

. Loss after tax of Rs.4,023 million (US$ 79.3 million) vs loss of Rs.2,531 million (US$ 63.1 million)

Domestic & International operations:

Domestic operations accounted for 43.9% of operating revenues (Rs.10,815 million US $ 213.2 million) vs 58.0% (Rs.16,001 million, US $ 398.8) in the fourth quarter of the previous year.The Company recorded a pre-tax profit on domestic operations of Rs.1,122 million (US $22.1 million).The revenues from our International operations now account for 56.1 % of operating revenues (Rs.13,841 million,US $ 272.9 million) versus 42.0% (Rs.11,598 million, US $ 289.1 million) in the fourth quarter of last year.

Financial results of Jet Lite for the Q4 and year ended March 2009:

· Achieved seat factor of 69.1% in Q4 FY09 versus 69.5% for Q4 FY08.

· Achieved Revenues of Rs.3,340 million (US $ 65.9 million) v/s 3,874 million (US $ 96.6) for Q4 FY 2008.

· EBITDAR of Rs.165 million (US$ 3.3 million) in Q4 FY09 versus negative Rs. 832 Million (US$ 20.7 million) in Q4 FY08 and positive Rs. 509 million (US$ 10.5 million) in Q3 FY09.

· EBITDAR Margin at 5.3% in Q4 FY09 vs negative 21.8% in Q4 FY08 and positive 12% in Q3 FY09.

· Loss after tax of Rs. 1,316 million (US $ 25.9 million) v/s Rs. 1,633 million (US $ 40.7 million) for Q4 FY’08.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Jet Airways Inflight Collection Drive For Five NGO's Working On Women's Issues

Mumbai, May 22, 2009:- As part of its 'Celebrating Womanhood' initiative, Jet Airways had embarked on an in-flight collection drive for five Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) working on a range of women’s issues including health, education and empowerment, from March 1-March 8, 2009. These NGO's include Muktangan, Navjeet Community Health Center, Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP), SAHAS and Mijwan Welfare Society.

On Thursday, May 21, 2009, Jet Airways formally handed over the cheques to representatives of the five NGO's at a small ceremony at the airline's Litolier office.

Jet Airways ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ initiative, also offers a 10% discount on base fares for all ladies who book tickets on www.jetairways.com. This offer is valid also for groups having at least one lady travelling. This offer is valid till September 30,2009.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Jet Airways Introduces ‘Edujetter’ Benefits For Students Flying Abroad

Mumbai, May 19, 2009: As part of its ‘EduJetter’ initiative aimed at celebrating the achievements of students who have secured admission in educational institutes abroad, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, now offers them a whole host of benefits, effective May 26, 2009.*

The airline offers students flying out of India assured benefits of more than INR 11, 000*, including excess baggage allowance between 40-60 kgs for students travelling to the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, UK, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong aboard Jet Airways, as well as 1000 JPMiles on enrolment into the airline’s

JetPrivilege frequent flyer programme that results in a free ticket after the first flight.*

Other benefits include free talk-time from Matrix of upto INR 3500 and waiver on the first month line rental with connection; INR 500 worth of free global internet roaming in over 160 countries by Tata Indicom WiFi; special forex rates on ICICI Bank Travel Cards; gift voucher of INR 2000 on HP Pavilion notebooks; a 20% discount on Samsonite luggage, backpacks and travel accessories; three 40% discount coupons from FedEx for international shipping and gift vouches worth INR 1000 from Provogue.*

According to Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways, “Indian students abroad have gone on to make the country proud by going on to excel in several spheres abroad. Jet Airways’ EduJetter initiative is the airline’s way of encouraging every young student from India travelling abroad with assured benefits, having been tailored to suit the specific needs of this category of young travelers, and make their travel experience as convenient and enjoyable as possible.”

For more information, students may log on to jetairways.com/edujetter, sms edujet to 56388, e-mail at edujetter@jetairways.com or call on 1800 225522 or 02239893333.

*Conditions Apply.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Jet Airways Konnect Enhances Its Pan-India Network With The Introduction Of Five New Flights

Mumbai, May 18, 2009: Buoyed by strong customer demand, effective May 20, 2009, Jet Airways Konnect, Jet Airways’ new all-economy service, will enhance its network to include five new services, including four new services from Kolkata.

The airline will enhance air connectivity within North Eastern India with the introduction of its services on the Kolkata - Jorhat, Kolkata - Agartala, Kolkata - Guwahati and Guwahati - Agartala sectors, while linking two key cities in Eastern and Southern India with the introduction of its new Kolkata-Bengaluru service.

Jet Airways Konnect currently links four major metros - Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai to several destinations across India, including Kochi, Pune, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Bhopal and Amritsar.

According to Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways, “There is latent demand for a quality, all-economy service on several key domestic routes. With the successful introduction of Jet Airways Konnect's new service, and based on strong demand, we are confident that our new flights are in perfect sync with prevailing passenger needs, and will be very well received.”

The Jet Airways Konnect service currently operates a fleet of six ATR 72-500 and two Boeing 737-800 aircraft on key domestic routes across India.

About Jet Airways Konnect

Jet Airways Konnect is a no-frills Economy Class service on key domestic routes, designed to meet the needs of the low fare segment.

The airline connects four major Indian metros- Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru -with several destinations across India.

From Mumbai, the airline operates services to Bhopal/ Udaipur/ Ahmedabad/ Bhavnagar/ Jodhpur/ Chennai/ Kochi/ Vadodara and Jaipur. From Delhi, the airline flies to Amritsar and Vadodara. From Chennai, the airline flies to Madurai/ Kochi/ Coimbatore and Bengaluru. From Bengaluru, the airline flies to Mangalore/ Pune/ Hyderabad and Kolkata.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Jet Airways To Be The Official Airline Partner Of Bengaluru International Airport Shopping Festival

Mumbai, May 15, 2009: As the official and exclusive airline partner of the Bengaluru International Airport Shopping Festival, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will offer travelers flying to and from Bengaluru from May 15 to June 14, 2009, a 10% discount on base fare for tickets booked on jetairways.com, as well as a whole host of other exciting privileges.*

These include a range of exciting offers for travelers on display of their boarding passes at partner outlets including Carbon,Deepika Govind, Odyssey,Cafe Coffee Day/Cookie Man, Secure Wrap,Baskin Robbins,Subway,My Baby Excel - Disney Soft Toys,Wowwee Electronic Toys & Gamez,Asmi,Nakshatra and D’damas;as well as discounts on travel services to and from Bengaluru Airport,courtesy travel partners Easy Cab & Hertz,all between May 15 & June 14, 2009.*

Moreover,Jet Airways & JetLite passengers who make purchases above INR 300 at the Bengaluru International Airport Shopping Festival during this period,will receive two lucky coupons instead of the standard lone coupon,for entry into a lucky draw.*

The bumper prize at the lucky draw is a package for four aboard the Golden Chariot,the famed Southern Indian luxury train.Weekly prizes include Golden Chariot couple packages and Jet Airways international couple tickets,while daily prizes include KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.) couple Packages.*

Commenting on the association Girish Nair,Area General Manager - Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh,Jet Airways said “Airports in India are evolving & going through major changes.This also opens up opportunities for airlines to add value to the consumers by giving them an unique experience while traveling. We are very excited to associate with this first mega airport event organized by BIAL & this International shopping festival was an excellent opportunity for brand Jet Airways to create value for the consumers,thereby adding an interesting dimension to the airport and airline partnerships. ”

According to Mr. Marcel Hungerbuehler, CEO,Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL),“Airports worldwide have evolved and are now seen in a different light,they are much more than just travel facilitators.Bengaluru International Airport is in line with this change and is all set to hold its first mega airport event. Our intention is to play a significant role in the economic development of the city and the state by becoming a gateway to the South of India. Through this shopping festival and the associated partnerships, we will propagate Karnataka’s cultural vibrancy and the various tourist destinations within it.”

Speaking of this association, Mr. K Viswanatha Reddy,IAS,Director, Department of Tourism said “The Bengaluru International Airport Shopping Festival being the first ever shopping festival hosted by an airport in India, is a very important development.That this is being held in a traditional shopper’s paradise like Bangalore adds more attraction to it.Even in these times of recession, the number of people who travel are not too low and this will ensure that there is sustained interest among our target groups. The Tourism Industry in Karnataka collectively stands to benefit by targeting travelers passing through one of the country’s iconic airports.”

Jet Airways operates daily, direct flights to Bengaluru from Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mangalore, Mumbai, Pune & Thiruvananthapuram in India.

The month long shopping festival announced by Bengaluru International Airport today is the first time an Indian airport will host a festival of this magnitude.

*Conditions Apply. For more details please log on to jetairways.com.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Jet Airways Introduces “Jet Airways Konnect” A New All Economy No-Frills Service

Mumbai,May 07,2009: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline will introduce a new all Economy service,Jet Airways Konnect starting May 08,2009,on select routes in India.

Jet Airways Konnect is a new economy class service designed to meet the needs of the low fare segment. It will complement Jet Airways’ full service product, by providing a service that is better suited to cater to a market that desires an economically priced low fare product.

Jet Airways Konnect offers a no-frills, economy class service where guests will be offered attractive and competitive low fares on specific routes.

The on ground and in flight service will be delivered by Jet Airways staff, the only difference will be that travellers will have to buy their meals on board.

Jet Airways Konnect will have dedicated aircraft for this service, the flight number range for this service will be unique and will help both guests and travel agents identify the class of service.

Guests can book flights either on the airline's website www.jetairways.com or through the call centers or Jet Airways’ city and ticketing offices. Travel Agents can book the service using the global distribution systems (GDS). All guests using Jet Airways Konnect will enjoy the accrual and redemption of JetPrivilege’s mileage points.

Sudheer Raghavan, Chief Commercial Officer, Jet Airways commented "Consumer demands are changing rapidly in a dynamic global environment, we believe the Jet Airways Konnect service will give us the flexibility and speed to deploy capacity to meet these changing trends .”

The Jet Airways Konnect Service will initially operate with two 737 and six ATR aircraft on sectors such as Chennai-Coimbatore, Chennai-Madurai, Chennai-Kochi, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Mumbai-Bhopal, Mumbai-Udaipur, Bengaluru-Pune, Bengaluru-Mangalore.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Jet Airways Introduces Special Fares To London From Several Indian Cities

Mumbai, May 06, 2009: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has introduced special return Economy, Première and First Class fares to London from several Indian cities, with immediate effect.

Special Economy Fares

The airline offers attractive return Economy fares to London, details of which may be found below. To avail of these fares, which are available for sale with immediate effect, passengers must complete their booking by May 31, 2009.

The fares are effective for travel from May 11, 2009 to June 30, 2009.

The return base economy fare from Mumbai to London and from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Pune to London via Mumbai is Rs.11,990.

The return base economy fare from Goa, Nagpur, Rajkot, Trivandrum, Kochi, Coimbatore and Jaipur to London via Mumbai and from Amristar, Chandigarh, Jaipur to London via Delhi is Rs.12,500.

Special Première Fares

Jet Airways has also introduced special return Première fares to London, details of which may be found below. These fares are available with immediate effect.

The return base première fare from Mumbai to London and from Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata to London via Mumbai is Rs. 89,000.

The return base première fare from Delhi to London is 1,06,000.

Special First Class Fares

The return base first class fare from Mumbai or Delhi to London is 1,71,000.

These fares are available with immediate effect.

Jet Airways operates two daily, direct flights to London from Mumbai, and a single daily, direct service to London from Delhi.

According to Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways, “Jet Airways’ services to London are among its most popular. With the impending holiday season, we are confident of a further surge in passenger figures on the India-London sector with the introduction of these new special fares.”

*Conditions Apply. Base Fare excludes all applicable taxes and surcharges.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Jet Airways Announces A Codeshare Agreement With Virgin Atlantic On The Mumbai-London Route

Mumbai,May 05,2009: Jet Airways is pleased to announce a codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic with effect from 06 May 2009.

This new agreement means that guests can book with Virgin Atlantic to travel with Jet Airways on their double daily service between Mumbai and London Heathrow.

Mr.Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, Chief Executive Officer, Jet Airways, commented, “Jet Airways is delighted to enter into a codeshare with Virgin Atlantic. The code share agreement between Virgin Atlantic and Jet Airways represents a significant step forward in strengthening the relationship between our two airlines. The Mumbai-London route holds great potential and we were looking to enhance our presence on this route by means of a codeshare partnership with a carrier whose commitment to service and product quality closely mirrors our own. In Virgin Atlantic, we believe we have found that partner.”

Edmond Rose, Director Commercial and Revenue Planning, Virgin Atlantic, commented, “We are delighted to announce this new codeshare with Jet Airways, an airline partner which shares Virgin Atlantic’s passion for quality. Our passengers will now benefit from more frequent flights under the Virgin Atlantic code for travel between London and Mumbai.”

“The new codeshare will be particularly useful for passengers travelling between many points on Virgin Atlantic’s worldwide network and Mumbai who will be able to make convenient, same-terminal connections at London Heathrow’s Terminal 3.”

Jet Airways also operates a daily service between Delhi and London Heathrow 9W 122 departs Delhi at 13.45 hrs and arrives into London at 18.30. On the return flight 9W121 departs London Heathrow and 20.45 and arrives into Delhi at 09.45.

Virgin Atlantic operates a daily service between London Heathrow and Delhi departing London Heathrow at 22:00 arriving into Delhi at 11:00 and departing Delhi at 13:15 arriving into London Heathrow at 17:55.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Jet Airways' Travellers Flying To Europe Free Holiday For Two In Belgium, Spl Return Fare To Brussels

Mumbai, April 29, 2009: Jet Airways will offer travelers flying to Europe (both direct and code-share services) from May 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009, the opportunity to win an all-expenses paid holiday for two in Belgium.*As part of the promotion, one lucky winner will be selected via lucky draw every month from May to September 2009, and will win a free holiday package for two to Belgium. This offer is in partnership with Tourism Flanders & Brussels Airport.

The contest is also open to travelers who log on to www.jetairways.com and play the airline’s “Locate our hub” game between May 1, 2009 and September 30, 2009, and participate in the above contest.

Each couple will receive free Jet Airways return tickets to Brussels from Mumbai, Delhi or Chennai, as well as shopping vouchers worth 100 Euros (50 Euros per person), the latter courtesy Brussels Airport.*

In addition, the individual lucky winner will also enjoy a 5 day /4 night Hotel stay, sightseeing and visit to the cities of Brussels, Ghent, Bruges and Antwerp. The hotel stay and sightseeing will include free tickets to museums, a meal every evening, train tickets for transfers between the cities and taxi transfers from the train stations to the hotels and vice versa, courtesy Tourism Flanders.*

SPECIAL RETURN FARES TO BRUSSELS

Jet Airways will also introduce special return economy fares to Brussels from several Indian cities.

These special fares are available for sale from May 1, 2009 to June 15, 2009, and for travel effective May 16, 2009 to July 15, 2009.

Jet Airways flies daily to Brussels from Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai in India. The airline also flies thrice daily to London, twice daily from Mumbai and daily from Delhi.

In addition, Jet Airways offers passengers seamless connections to 12 European destinations, including Birmingham, Barcelona, Lyon, Madrid, Berlin, Paris Charles De Gaulle, Manchester, Hamburg, Marseille, Toulouse, Geneva and Vienna, through a code-share partnership with Brussels Airlines, via its European hub in Brussels.

According to Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways, “Jet Airways offers passengers on the India-Europe sector a compelling value proposition in terms of a premium product, seamless connections and the airline’s famed hospitality. With the introduction of this exciting new promotion, in association with Tourism Flanders & Brussels Airport, as well as our special fares to Brussels, travelers have yet another incentive to fly with India’s premier international carrier, and discover Belgium, Europe’s best-kept secret.”

*Conditions Apply. For more details please log on to www.jetairways.com.

** Excludes all applicable taxes and surcharges

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Jet Airways Extend Its 'Celebrating Womanhood' Special Return Economy Fare On Select Domestic Sector

Mumbai, April 28, 2009: As part of its ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ initiative, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will further extend its special offer of a 10% discount on base fares for all ladies who book tickets on www.jetairways.com, from April 28, 2009 to July 31, 2009.*

The special offer for the airline's lady travelers was originally valid between March 25 and March 31, 2009 only, and has been extended due to popular demand.

SPECIAL RETURN ECONOMY FARES:

Jet Airways will also offer passengers from India who book return Economy tickets for travel on the Bengaluru-Chennai,Mumbai-Hyderabad and Mumbai-Ahmedabad sectors, a special 10% discount on base fares.*

To avail of this offer, passengers must complete their booking on www.jetairways.com between April 28, 2009 and May 30,2009, although travel may be completed anytime.

Jet Airways is constantly looking at introducing attractive seasonal travel incentives, for enhancing the travel experience for its Guests.

For more information,passengers may log on to www.jetairways.com.

*Conditions Apply.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Jet Airways'Jet Privilege Wins Freddie Awards Accolades 5th Year In A Row

April 28, 2009: Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest and most recognized frequent flyer programme, has been honoured at the prestigious Freddie Awards for the fifth year in a row, having emerged victorious again in the ‘Best Elite Level’ category, for the second year in a row, at the 21st Annual presentation ceremony of the Freddie Awards 2008, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA on April 23, 2009.

Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege was voted the 'Best Elite Level' program by flyers across the Japan, Asia Pacific and Australia region. The category is based on the various benefits that the Elite or Top tier members get with any frequent flyer programme.

JetPrivilege Elite tier members enjoy several special tier benefits, including a "Tier Bonus", additional baggage allowance, lounge access, check-in at Premiere counters; upgrade vouchers to upgrade to higher class of service; priority stand-by at airports; guaranteed reservations up to 24 hours prior to departure on any domestic full-fare Economy booking; Cancellation fees waived on published fares; Waiver of Jet Airways Citibank Platinum Credit Card annual fees, among other benefits.*

In addition to its victory in the ‘Best Elite Level’ category, JetPrivilege also emerged as the Runner-up in four individual categories, including ‘Program of the Year’, ‘Best Affinity Credit Card’, ‘Best Award’ and ‘Best Website’.

It was also the 2nd Runner-up in three individual categories, including ‘Best Customer Service’, ‘Best Member Communications’ and ‘Best Award Redemption’.

Commenting on the honour, Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, Chief Executive Officer, Jet Airways, said, “Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege is delighted to emerge victorious at the Freddie Awards for the fifth year in a row. At JetPrivilege, delighting members with unbeatable, value-added services has always been at the very core of our operations, and this most recent victory stands testament to the confidence that our members continue to repose in us.”

FREDDIE AWARDS won year on year by Jet Airways

2007: Top Honours: Program of the Year, Best Bonus, Best Elite Level, Best Customer Service, Best Website, Best Award

Runner-up: Best Member Communications, Best Award Redemption

2006: Top Honours: Program of the Year; and Runner- in Best Award; Best Affinity Credit Card

2005: Top Honours: Best Customer Service and Best Bonus Promotion; Runner-up: Program of the Year; Best Award

2nd Runner up: Best Member Communications; Best Affinity Credit Card; and Best Award Redemption

2004: Top Honours: Industry Impact for the innovative Dynamic Tier Review 2nd Runner up: Best Customer Service; Program of the Year

The Freddie Awards are among the most prestigious awards in the travel industry, honouring excellence among frequent guest and frequent flyer programmes from around the world in nine individual categories- ‘Best Award’, ‘Best Bonus’, ‘Best Affinity Credit Card’, ‘Best Newsletter/Member Communications’, ‘Best Web Site’, ‘Best Customer Service’, ‘Best Award Redemption’, ‘Best Elite Level’ and ‘Program of the Year’.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Jet Airways To Connect Mumbai With Jeddah And Riyadh With Daily Flights,Effective June 14,2009

Mumbai,April 27,2009: Effective June 14,2009,Jet Airways,India’s premier international airline,will launch services to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the introduction of daily, direct services from Mumbai to the Saudi Arabian administrative and commercial capital cities of Riyadh and Jeddah respectively.*

These cities will be Jet Airways' seventh and eighth destinations respectively in the airline's growing Gulf network.

The airline will operate the new flights aboard a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Flight 9W 524 will depart Mumbai at 1930 hrs,arriving in Riyadh at 2105 hrs.

9W 523 will then depart Riyadh at 2205 hrs,arriving in Mumbai at 0430 hrs.*

Flight 9W 522 will depart Mumbai at 1900 hrs,arriving in Jeddah at 2130 hrs.

9W 521 will then depart Jeddah at 2230 hrs,arriving in Mumbai at 0610 hrs.*

According to Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways, “Jet Airways is delighted to introduce daily services to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Mumbai.The introduction of these new flights will serve to further strengthen our Gulf network, better enabling us to offer passengers seamless connectivity and a world-class product on the Indo-Gulf sector.”

Jet Airways currently flies daily to Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi from several Indian cities.

*Subject to Government Approval.

For more information, passengers may log on to www.jetairways.com.

Jet Airways Launches Inaugural Daily Service To Dubai From Chennai & 2nd Daily Service From Mumbai

Mumbai, April 24, 2009: Jet Airways yesterday launched its inaugural daily service to Dubai from Chennai with a full complement of passengers, as well as a second service on the Mumbai-Dubai sector.

The launch of the airline's first Chennai-Dubai service was marked by a small lamp-lighting ceremony in the presence of company officials at the Chennai International Airport.

With the launch of these new daily services, Jet Airways now operates four daily flights to Dubai from three major Indian metros,aboard state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft.In addition to the new services,the airline also flies daily to Dubai from Mumbai and Delhi respectively.

Flight 9W 542 departed Mumbai at 0930 hrs, arriving in Dubai at 1105 hrs. 9W 541 then departed Dubai at 1235 hrs, arriving in Mumbai at 1710 hrs.

Flight 9W 546 departed Chennai at 1245 hrs, arriving in Dubai at 1530 hrs. 9W 545 then departed Dubai at 1630 hrs, arriving in Chennai at 2215 hrs.

Passengers travelling on these new services also enjoy the opportunity to earn Double JPMiles and enjoy a 25% discount on Jet Award tickets up to May 31,2009.

According to Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO,Jet Airways,“Jet Airways is fast emerging as the carrier of choice on the Indo-Dubai sector, on account of the warmth of its service,its world-class in-flight product and unmatched pan-India connectivity. The new services will enable the carrier to further enhance its presence on the sector, in line with passenger demand.”

In addition to Dubai, Jet Airways also operates daily flights to Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha and Abu Dhabi in the Gulf from several Indian cities.

For more information,passengers may log on to www.jetairways.com.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Jet Airways' Jetprivilege Enters Into Mileage Accrual Programme With Tripadvisor.in For Its Members

Mumbai, April 22, 2009: In the very first promotion of its kind, in the Indian aviation sector, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme, has entered into an exclusive partnership with TripAdvisor, the world’s largest and most popular travel community, allowing JetPrivilege members to earn up to 1000 JPMiles by sharing their hotel reviews on TripAdvisor.in.,the world’s largest and most popular travel community.

During this 2 month offer period effective April 13, 2009 and June 12, 2009, JetPrivilege members will have the opportunity to accrue JPMiles depending on the number of hotel reviews written and published on TripAdvisor.in.

While members with 3-6 published hotel reviews may earn 500 JPMiles, members with 7 or more hotel reviews published may earn 1000 JPMiles. In addition, members with 7 or more hotel reviews published would also qualify for an entry into a monthly draw for 5000 JPMiles.

According to Mr. Rahul Kucheria-General Manager,Relationship Marketing,"This exclusive offer from Jet Airways and TripAdvisor, a first in India, is yet another attempt in our constant endeavour to provide JetPrivilege Members with a number of exciting value-additions. JetPrivilege Members may add to their JPMiles by sharing their hotel reviews on TripAdvisor.in,helping fellow travellers make better, more informed choices, adding up to a delightful travel experience."

With more than 20 million reviews and opinions on hotels,destinations, attractions and restaurants in India and around the world, TripAdvisor provides people with real information,advice, and opinions from millions of fellow travelers, to help them plan and take that perfect trip.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Jet Airways Enhances Connectivity Into Europe

Mumbai,April 17,2009:Jet Airways,India’s premier international airline,has expanded its code-share agreement with Brussels Airlines to add the European cities of Marseille,Toulouse,Geneva and Vienna to its existing international network.Additionally current services on the Brussels-Lyon sector have been enhanced from three to six flights weekly.

With this agreement, Jet Airways will further enhance connectivity between India and Europe by offering travellers convenient and seamless connections between Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai in India, and twelve European code-share destinations, including Birmingham, Barcelona, Lyon, Madrid, Berlin, Paris Charles De Gaulle, Manchester, Hamburg, Marseille Toulouse, Geneva and Vienna via Jet Airways’ European hub in Brussels. Jet Airways also offers European travellers unmatched pan-India connectivity with a 45-destination strong domestic network.

Jet Airways flies daily to Brussels from the three Indian gateway cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. In addition, the airline also offers daily, direct services to London from Mumbai and Delhi.

According to Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways, “Besides widening Jet Airways’ presence in the European market, the code-share agreement with Brussels Airlines has enabled both airlines to leverage each other’s network strengths and service quality to significantly boost air travel on the Indo-European sector.”

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Jet Airways Daily New Service On New Delhi-Srinagar,Jetlite From New Delhi & Mumbai To Srinagar

Jammu/ Srinagar, April 07, 2009: Jet Airways,India’s premier international airline has introduced a new, daily service on the Delhi-Srinagar sector, to cater to the upcoming holiday traffic.

The airline will operate a state-of-the-art Boeing 737 aircraft on the sector, with a dual-class configuration.

Jet Airways flight 9W 605 will depart New Delhi at 1115 hrs, arriving in Srinagar at 1235 hrs.On the return leg,9W 606 will depart Srinagar at 1310 hrs, arriving in New Delhi at 1435 hrs.

JetLite,Jet Airways’ subsidiary all-economy airline,has also introduced a new, daily service on the Delhi-Srinagar and Mumbai-Srinagar sectors respectively, to cater to the upcoming holiday traffic.

While JetLite will connect New Delhi and Srinagar with a daily,direct service, JetLite will fly daily between New Delhi and Srinagar,via Jammu. JetLite will thus connect New Delhi with both Jammu and Srinagar with the new service.

The airline will operate a state-of-the-art Boeing 737 aircraft on the afore-mentioned sectors.

JetLite flight S2 165 will depart New Delhi at 1020 hrs,arriving in Jammu at 1125 hrs. S2 165 will then depart Jammu at 1155 hrs,arriving in Srinagar at 1230 hrs. Flight S2 166 will depart Srinagar at 1255 hrs,arriving in Jammu at 1345 hrs. S2 166 will then depart Jammu at 1415 hrs,arriving in New Delhi at 1535 hrs.

On the Mumbai-Srinagar sector, flight S2 671 will depart Mumbai at 1120 hrs, arriving in Srinagar at 1400 hrs.Flight S2 672 will depart Srinagar at 1430 hrs arriving in Mumbai at 1655 hrs.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Jet Airways Announces “Cannes Calling” Spl Promotion Movies & Travel To Europe With UTV World Movies

06 April, 2009, Mumbai: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has announced an online contest in association with UTV World Movies entitled “Cannes Calling”, effective April 01, 2009.As an added attraction, the airline has a special discount offer on its flights from India to a host of European destinations, to experience the magic of Europe.

The airline has tied up with UTV World Movies to promote a contest - "Cannes Calling" for a period of one month starting 1st April 2009. The contest will be hosted through the airline’s website jetairways.com, for Indian residents above 18 years of age, who can participate, by filling up an online contest form and answering a simple question. The winner gets a unique opportunity to visit Cannes, France, along with an entry to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2009, with a companion.

During the contest period, as an added attraction, Jet Airways will offer all its Europe bound guests a 10% discount on base fares, in Economy Class. This offer is available on all Jet Airways flights from India to Europe, as also on the airline’s code share flights to several European destinations.

That’s not all, for all the cinema lovers: 50 best movies from UTV World Movies DVDs collection will be given away as consolation prizes.

According to Sudheer Raghavan, Chief Commercial Officer, Jet Airways,”Jet Airways is committed to provide world class experience and great value to its customers, and the “Cannes Calling” initiative is a step in that direction. Our airline is proud to associate with UTV World Movies in such a venture, giving us another opportunity to create memorable experiences with an attempt to exceed customer expectations”.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Jet Airways Introduces Daily Service To Dubai From Chennai,Launches Second Daily Service From Mumbai

Mumbai,April 02,2009: Effective April 23, 2009,Jet Airways,India’s premier international airline,will launch a new service to Dubai from Chennai, as well as a second service on the Mumbai-Dubai sector.

With the launch of these new daily services, Jet Airways will now operate four daily flights to Dubai from three major Indian metros, aboard state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft.The airline currently flies twice daily to Dubai from Mumbai and Delhi respectively.

Flight 9W 542 will depart Mumbai at 0930 hrs, arriving in Dubai at 1105 hrs. 9W 541 will then depart Dubai at 1235 hrs,arriving in Mumbai at 1710 hrs.*

Flight 9W 546 will depart Chennai at 1245 hrs, arriving in Dubai at 1530 hrs. 9W 545 will then depart Dubai at 1630 hrs,arriving in Chennai at 2215 hrs.*

Passengers travelling on these new services may also earn Double JPMiles and enjoy a 25% discount on Jet Award tickets up to May 31,2009.

According to Mr.Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways, “Jet Airways is fast emerging as the carrier of choice on the Indo-Dubai sector,on account of the warmth of its service, its world-class in-flight product and unmatched pan-India connectivity.The new services will enable the carrier to further enhance its presence on the sector, in line with passenger demand.”

In addition to Dubai,Jet Airways also operates daily flights to Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha and Abu Dhabi in the Gulf from several Indian cities.

For more information, passengers may log on to www.jetairways.com.

* Subject to Government Approval

Jet Airways Introduces Special Fare For The Bahrain Grand Prix 2009 From Several Indian Destinations

Mumbai, April 01, 2009: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has introduced special fares to Bahrain from several Indian destinations, for enthusiasts travelling to the Gulf emirate for one of the year's most anticipated automotive races, the Bahrain Grand Prix 2009.

Jet Airways operates daily, direct flights to Bahrain from Mumbai aboard a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft. For travelers from other Indian cities, the airline offers seamless connections to Mumbai via its vast domestic network, and onwards to Bahrain.

The special fares on offer are valid for return Economy Class travel on the sectors outlined below. To avail of these special fares, passengers must book their tickets by April 30,2009.

In addition to Bahrain, Jet Airways also flies daily to Kuwait, Muscat, Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the Gulf, from several Indian cities.

For more details, passengers may log on to jetairways.com.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Jet Airways Launched New Daily Service,Direct To Kuwait From Mumbai

Mumbai,March 29,2009: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today launched its daily, direct service to Kuwait from Mumbai.

This is the airline’s second daily service to Kuwait from India, complementing the airline’s existing Kochi-Kuwait service.

Jet Airways operated the new flight aboard a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Flight 9W 572 departed Mumbai at 1900 hrs, and will arrive in Kuwait at 2030 hrs. Flight 9W 571 will then depart Kuwait at 2130 hrs and arrive in Mumbai at 0400 hrs, the following day.

Speaking at a ceremony to launch the inaugural service, Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways said, “Jet Airways has already established itself as a formidable brand in the intensely competitive India-Gulf sector in a relatively short period of time, on account of the warmth of its service and quality of its in-flight product. We are confident that the new Mumbai-Kuwait service will prove similarly popular with passengers.”

In addition to Kuwait, Jet Airways also flies daily from India to Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the Middle East.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Jet Airways Extend Its ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ Spl Offer For Ladies From March 25 To March 31,2009

Mumbai,March 25,2009: As part of its ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ initiative, Jet Airways will further extend its special offer of a 10% discount on base fares for all ladies who book tickets on jetairways.com, from March 25 to March 31, 2009.*

The special offer for the airline's lady travelers was originally valid between March 1 and March 15,2009 only,and has been extended due to popular demand.

As part of its ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ initiative, Jet Airways, in association with Citibank, and along with several key partners,will offer its lady travelers a host of special offers and privileges.

The special initiative includes an in-flight film festival on board, featuring a selection of acclaimed, women-centric Indian and international movies, as well as short features, on select Jet Airways domestic services.

During this promotion,Jet Airways will also support the cause of women through a fund-raising programme by its in-flight collections which will support five NGOs working on a range of women’s issues.

Special offers from Jet Airways during this period will include:

• A 10% discount on base fares for all ladies who book tickets on jetairways.com from March 25 to March 31, 2009.

• Jet Airways’ lady travelers booking tickets through jetairways.com between March 1, 2009 and April 30, 2009 stand to win 10 domestic and international round trip tickets respectively, per week, over 2 months.

• The airline also offers lady travellers a free Rudi Kellner pen with any purchase from Jet Boutique, its In-flight Duty Free Shopping, as well as a rebated offer on the purchase of any perfume, jewellery or cosmetics,for the month of March 2009.

For more information,passengers may log on to www.jetairways.com.

*Conditions Apply.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Jet Airways Presents Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire To A Lucky Winner As Part Of Anniversary Celebrations

Mumbai, March 24, 2009: As part of its Anniversary celebrations, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, presented a lucky winner, Mr. Sudhir Hoshing, with a brand new Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire car.

Mr. Nikhil Raghavan, Manager- eCommerce and Innovation, Jet Airways presented Mr. Hoshing, a JetPrivilege Platinum member, with the car at a function in suburban Mumbai.

To be eligible for the contest, passengers were required to book their tickets on jetairways.com between May 01 – May 31, 2008 and complete their travel on or before June 15, 2008, with the winner eventually selected by a lucky draw.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Jet Airways & Jetlite Introduce New,Low 30-Day Advance Purchase Fares For The Approaching Holiday Season

Mumbai, March 23, 2009: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and its all-economy subsidiary JetLite have introduced new, low 30-Day Advance Purchase fares, effective March 24, 2009.

With the introduction of these attractive fares, travellers can now enjoy low fares suitable for families to plan their holiday travel on Jet Airways and JetLite.

Jet Airways and JetLite guests who purchase tickets on domestic sectors 30 days in advance may now enjoy low airfares starting from INR 2,071 for Jet Airways, and INR 1,722 for JetLite. These 30-Day fares are all-inclusive, and exclude Airport Development Fee, User Development Fee and Passenger Service Fee components. JetLite passengers will also have to pay an additional transaction fee, over and above the other charges.

For more information,passengers may log on to jetairways.com.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Jet Airways Extend ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ Spl Offer For Ladies Booking Ticket Online Until March 15

Mumbai, March 6, 2009: As part of its ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ initiative, Jet Airways will extend its special offer of a 10% discount on base fares for all ladies who book tickets on www.jetairways.com, until March 15, 2009.*

The special offer for the airline's lady travelers was originally valid between March 1 and March 8, 2009 only, and has been extended due to popular demand.

As part of its ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ initiative, Jet Airways, in association with Citibank, and along with several key partners, will offer its lady travelers a host of special offers and privileges.

The special initiative includes an in-flight film festival on board, featuring a selection of acclaimed, women-centric Indian and international movies, as well as short features, on select Jet Airways domestic services.

During this promotion, Jet Airways will also support the cause of women through a fund-raising programme by its in-flight collections which will support five NGOs working on a range of women’s issues.

The airline has also announced special partner offers for its lady JetPrivilege members with the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, the Lalit Hotels, the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, the Marriott, Meritus Hotels & Resorts, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Raffles Hotels & Resorts, leading car rental companies, Hertz and Avis, and telecom service provider Matrix.*

Special offers from Jet Airways during this period will include:

· A 10% discount on base fares for all ladies who book tickets on www.jetairways.com until March 15, 2009.

· Jet Airways’ lady travelers booking tickets through www.jetairways.com between March 1, 2009 and April 30, 2009 stand to win 10 domestic and international round trip tickets respectively, per week, over 2 months.

· The airline also offers lady travellers a free Rudi Kellner pen with any purchase from Jet Boutique, its In-flight Duty Free Shopping, as well as a rebated offer on the purchase of any perfume, jewellery or cosmetics, for the month of March 2009.

· From March 8 - March 15, 2009, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege (JP), India’s largest frequent flyer programme, will offer the airline’s lady travelers a JP enrolment bonus of 500 JPMiles, as well as a flight bonus of 500 JPMiles for existing lady JetPrivilege members travelling on all Jet Airways operated-flights (with the exception of code-share services).

· Jet Airways will also conduct a daily draw between March 5, 2009 and March 14, 2009 to identify a total of 10 lucky lady travelers who have completed their domestic Jet Airways travel between March 1 and April 30, 2009. Each of the 10 lucky ladies will receive a gift from Devotie, a contemporary jewellery brand, worth INR 10,000 each.

· The airline will also conduct a daily draw between March 5, 2009 and March 14, 2009 to identify 4 lucky lady travelers per day, who have completed their domestic Jet Airways travel between March and April, 2009. Each lucky winner will receive special edition Celebrating Womanhood Times Music CDs.

· 50% discount on flower purchases from any Ferns n Petals outlet on showing their Jet Airways boarding passes, between March 2, 2009 and March 8, 2009.

· 8 lucky winners will win a free Room stay for a couple for two nights at The Lalit New Delhi, The Lalit Ashok Bangalore, The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar, The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur, The Lalit Temple View Khajuraho, InterContinental The Lalit Mumbai and the InterContinental The Lalit Goa Resort.*

*Conditions Apply

For more details please log on to www.jetairways.com.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Jet Airways Introduces A New Daily Service,Direct To Kuwait From Mumbai

Mumbai,March 05,2009: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will launch daily, direct services to Kuwait from Mumbai, effective March 29, 2009.*

This will be the airline’s second daily service to Kuwait from India, complementing the airline’s existing Kochi-Kuwait service.

Jet Airways will operate the new flight aboard a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Flight 9W 572 will depart Mumbai at 1900 hrs, arriving in Kuwait at 2030 hrs. Flight 9W 571 will then depart Kuwait at 2130 hrs and arrive in Mumbai at 0400 hrs.

According to Mr.Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways, “Jet Airways has already established itself as a formidable brand in the intensely competitive India-Gulf sector in a relatively short period of time, on account of the warmth of its service and quality of its in-flight product. We are confident that the new Mumbai-Kuwait service will prove similarly popular with passengers.”

In addition to Kuwait, Jet Airways also flies daily from India to Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the Middle East.

*Subject to Government Approval

Jet Airways To Introduce State-Of-The-Art Boeing Service On The Mumbai-Lucknow Sector

March 04,2009: Effective March 29, 2009, Jet Airways,India’s premier international airline,will introduce its first service in the Mumbai-Lucknow sector.

The airline will operate the new service aboard a state-of-the-art Boeing 737 aircraft with a dual class configuration: Economy and Première.

Jet Airways flight 9W 665 will depart Mumbai at 1110 hrs, arriving in Lucknow at 1320 hrs.Flight 9W 666 will then depart Lucknow at 1350 hrs,arriving in Mumbai at 1600 hrs.

The new service will complement the airline’s existing daily flight from Delhi, offering passengers from Lucknow enhanced connectivity across India as well as several destinations across North America,Europe,Asia and the Middle East.

According to Mr.Wolfgang Prock-Schauer,CEO,Jet Airways,“With the growing demand for a premium air service between Mumbai and Lucknow,we are confident that Jet Airways’ new flight on this sector, with its convenient timings and warm service levels,will prove popular with passengers.”

Friday, March 6, 2009

Jet Airways To Launch ‘Celebrating Womanhood’The Introduction Of In-Flight Collection Drive For NGOs

Mumbai, February 25, 2009: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will launch its ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ initiative with the introduction of an in-flight collection drive for five Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) working on a range of women’s issues.

Coinciding with Women’s Day, Jet Airways will activate this in-flight fund raising programme on all domestic services,between March 1 and March 8, 2009. This is in keeping with Jet Airways in-flight collection programme for Save the Children India (STCI) since 1997. It may be pertinent to note that part of the funds collected onboard Jet Airways’ flights are allocated towards imparting vocational training to young women in Mumbai’s urban slums.

The NGOs selected by Jet Airways are:

Muktangan is an NGO that aims to empower women by providing career opportunities through training to teach in schools.

Navjeet Community Health Center, an outreach wing of The Bandra Holy Family Hospital, works with the urban poor to promote women's empowerment through income generation, adoption of BMC schools, Community based Organisations,Mahila Mandals,Self Help Groups, Specialised skills training, Personality and Leadership camps.

SAHAS is a project of the K. J. Somaiya Medical Trust that aims to reach out to and support those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS: to work to halt the spread of the disease with empathy, responsibility and dignity.

Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP), meaning Self Education for Empowerment, is a learning and development organization based in Mumbai, India. SSP supports 60,000 women organized in dynamic networks of self help groups SHGs and networked into self governed Sakhi Federations. Working in the disaster-prone terrains of three Indian states, SSP has nurtured around 850 women retail entrepreneurs with a total consumer base of 63,000 families and cumulative earnings of Rs. 2.3 crores.

Mijwan Welfare Society was established by the late Kaifi Azmi in Mijwan Village in Uttar Pradesh, and seeks to emancipate young underprivileged girls by providing them an opportunity to learn skills in a safe and healthy environment.

According to Mr. Sudheer Raghavan, CCO, Jet Airways, “As a responsible corporate citizen, Jet Airways is proud to support the afore-mentioned NGOs in their commendable efforts. The airline has always been at the forefront of various philanthropic activities, these being the latest in a number of initiatives that Jet Airways has supported, and continues to support.”

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Jet Airways Pays Tribute To Women With In-Flight Movie Festival As Part Of Its ‘Celebrating Womanhood’

Mumbai,February 25, 2009: As part of its ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ initiative,Jet Airways,India’s premier international airline, will launch a special in-flight movie festival on select domestic services, for the month of March 2009.*

The airline will screen a host of acclaimed, women-centric Indian and international movies, as well as short features on Jet Airways’ award-winning in-flight entertainment system.

The Hollywood movies to be screened focus on women who have made a mark and dared to do things differently, and include such films as Australia, Changeling, The Edge of Love, The Secret Life of Bees, Happy-Go-Lucky, Thelma & Louise, The Color Purple, Erin Brockovich, In Her Shoes, Contact, Norma Rae, Revolutionary Road, The Other End Of The Line, Casablanca (1942), Pride and Prejudice and Waiting To Exhale (1995).

Of the Indian language films, on offer are popular movies such as Fashion, Daman, Khubsoorat, Arth, Nikaah, Seeta Aur Geeta, Guddi, Damini and Saas Bahu Aur Sensex are the movies from India that will be screened.

The short features to be screened include Hollywood Spotlight: Jennifer Aniston; Planet Rock Profiles: Estelle; Peschardt's People: Virada Nirapathpongpor; Glamorous; On The Couch With Koel: Sushmita Sen; Hot Seat: Priyanka Chopra; Planet Bollywood:The Big Story - Miss India 2008; Beautiful People: Deepika Padukone; Koffee with Anu – Season 2; Big Fish: Vinita Bali; The Big Interview: Tina Ambani and Stree Super Achiever.

*Movies to be screened on IFE-enabled aircraft operating on select domestic routes only.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Jet Airways’ Jetprivilege Introduces ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ Initiative With The Announcement Of Special Partner Offers

Mumbai, February 25, 2009: Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme, has announced the introduction of special partner offers to honour its lady travelers as part of the airline’s ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ initiative, for a two month period between March 1 and April 30, 2009.

The airline offers its lady JetPrivilege members three special offers, at the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, and at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London respectively, all between March 6, 2009 and March 10, 2009.

· The Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur package includes a 3 Days /2 nights package at RM 1,899 net, 2 Nights accommodation in the Deluxe City View, a daily buffet breakfast for 2 at Biba's Café, as well as a traditional massage for 2 (one session per stay).

· The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok package starts at USD 600, and includes a 3 Night stay in a Superior River Wing Room, daily American buffet breakfast at the Riverside Terrace, round-trip airport transfers in a BMW 7 Series Limousine and a one hour spa treatment per person at The Oriental Spa. Ladies who may wish to extend their stay here may do so with single or double occupancy between April 1–July 31, 2009 starting at USD 309 per room.

· At the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, lady JetPrivilege members who avail of a minimum 3 night stay, including March 8, 2009, in any room category, will enjoy a 50% discount on the room rate for March 8, 2009. JetPrivilege women members will be offered 50% off the room night on 8th of March.

· Lady JetPrivilege members may also avail of a special Matrix offer between March 1 – March 31, 2009, whereby they may earn 50% bonus JPMiles with a Matrix SIM card and 3G global data card, as well as a rental free Matrix SIM card for your companion for a period of 10 days.

· Lady JetPrivilege Platinum and Gold members may also enjoy additional benefits, including 10% off on the rental charged for a Matrix global 3G data card and unlimited free incoming calls in the USA on their Matrix mobile numbers.*

JetPrivilege has also tied up with two leading car rental companies, Avis and Hertz.

· Lady JetPrivilege members may also avail of double JPMiles when they rent with Avis India in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Cochin, Rishikesh, Hyderabad, Pune, Gurgaon, Noida and Shimla respectively, between March 1-31, 2009.

· Lady JetPrivilege members who rent with Hertz in India (Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai) between March 1-31, 2009 for four days or more may enjoy one free day of service, while internationally, those who rent with Hertz Worldwide in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia between March 1- May 31, 2009 for 7 days or more may enjoy one free day. This offer is to be availed of.

JetPrivilege, in association with the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, offers its lady members staying at The Leela,Kempinski Mumbai or The Leela Palace, Kempinski, Bangalore, between March 8 and April 30, 2009, a 20% discount on all spa treatments during their stay, as well as complimentary pressing of 2 items of clothing per day. Moreover, reservations made for Royal Club Rooms will also be automatically upgraded to a Suite.*

JetPrivilege has also entered into partnerships with the Marriott, Meritus Hotels & Resorts, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Raffles Hotels & Resorts, to offer its lady members staying at these hotels between March 1 and May 31, 2009 special benefits.

· Those staying at the Marriott during this time may enjoy a US $100 spa and dining credit at the participating Marriott International hotels in Asia Pacific.

· Ladies staying at all Meritus hotels and resorts in Singapore, Malaysia and China may earn double JPMiles with each qualifying stay of 2 consecutive nights or more from March 01, 2009 to May 31, 2009. In addition, they enjoy dining privileges of 10% discount on food & beverages.

· Ladies staying at the Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Raffles Hotels & Resorts may earn double JPMiles on eligible rates at select locations and 20% off on spa treatments.

Ladies who travel by Jet Airways between March 02, 2009 till March 8, 2009 can present their boarding pass at any of the Ferns and Petals outlets and avail of 50% discount on purchase of flowers.

According to Mr.Sudheer Raghavan, CCO, Jet Airways, “JetPrivilege has always sought to delight its members with a variety of exciting lifestyle partnerships and offers. These exciting, new offers, exclusive to JetPrivilege members, are Jet Airways’ way of thanking its lady travelers for the support they have continued to show for the airline over the years.”

*Conditions Apply.

Jet Airways Announces Its ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ Initiative With The Introduction Of Special Offers

Mumbai,Feb 25,2009: Jet Airways in association with Citibank,will pay tribute to women on the occasion of International Women’s Day,March 8,2009 by launching its ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ initiative.This special promotion will be open from March 1 to April 30, 2009.During this period, Jet Airways, along with several key partners, will offer its lady travelers a host of special offers and privileges.

The ‘Celebrating Womanhood’ initiative includes an in-flight film festival on board, featuring a selection of acclaimed,women-centric Indian and international movies, as well as short features, on select domestic services.

During this promotion,Jet Airways will also support the cause of women through a fund-raising programme by its in-flight collections which will support five NGOs working on a range of women’s issues.

The airline has also announced special partner offers for its lady JetPrivilege members with the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur,Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,London, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, the Marriott,Meritus Hotels & Resorts, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Raffles Hotels & Resorts,leading car rental companies, Hertz and Avis, and telecom service provider Matrix.*

Special offers from Jet Airways during this period will include:

· A 10% discount on base fares for all ladies who book tickets on jetairways.com between March 1 and March 8,2009.

· Jet Airways’ lady travelers booking tickets through jetairways.com between March 1, 2009 and April 30, 2009 stand to win 10 domestic and international round trip tickets respectively, per week, over 2 months.

· The airline also offers lady travellers a free Rudi Kellner pen with any purchase from Jet Boutique, its In-flight Duty Free Shopping, as well as a rebated offer on the purchase of any perfume, jewellery or cosmetics, for the month of March 2009.

· From March 8- March 15, 2009, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege (JP), India’s largest frequent flyer programme, will offer the airline’s lady travelers a JP enrolment bonus of 500 JPMiles, as well as a flight bonus of 500 JPMiles for existing lady JetPrivilege members travelling on all Jet Airways operated-flights (with the exception of code-share services).

· Jet Airways will also conduct a daily draw between March 5, 2009 and March 14, 2009 to identify a total of 10 lucky lady travelers who have completed their domestic Jet Airways travel between March 1 and April 30, 2009. Each of the 10 lucky ladies will receive a gift from Devotie, a contemporary jewellery brand, worth INR 10,000 each.

· The airline will also conduct a daily draw between March 5, 2009 and March 14, 2009 to identify 4 lucky lady travelers per day, who have completed their domestic Jet Airways travel between March and April, 2009. Each lucky winner will receive special edition Celebrating Womanhood Times Music CDs.

· 50% discount on flower purchases from any Ferns n Petals outlet on showing their Jet Airways boarding passes, between March 2,2009 and March 8, 2009.

According to Mr.Sudheer Raghavan,CCO,Jet Airways, “The Celebrating Womanhood initiative by Jet Airways, in association with Citibank, is an effort to honour the modern Indian woman and the inner strength and grace she has come to embody.As key decision influencers in many households, the support of our lady travelers has played a crucial role in Jet Airways’ success.We are confident that our new initiatives to honour these ladies will be much appreciated”.

*Conditions Apply

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Naresh & Anita Goyal Receive “International Entrepreneurs Of The Year” Award At House Of Commons,UK

London February 27,2009:Naresh Goyal,Founder Chairman Jet Airways,and his wife Anita (Neeta) Goyal, Executive Vice President Revenue Management and Network Planning for India’s premier international airline, have been voted “International Entrepreneurs of the Year” by the readers of Asian Voice, the highest circulation newspaper among the Asian Community in the UK.

Mr. and Mrs. Goyal received the award from the Rt Hon Geoff Hoon MP, UK Secretary of State for Transport, before an august gathering of British parliamentarians and other distinguished guests at the House of Commons, as part of the Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards 2008.

According to Mr. Goyal, “With Jet Airways, we set out to re-define service standards in global commercial aviation, while creating a truly international brand that would embody the dynamism and commitment to excellence that has come to define the new,resurgent India.Awards such as these only spur us on to greater effort, and are a tribute to the efforts put in by every member of the Jet Airways family to make our vision a reality.”

The Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards are presented to people who have made a special impact in the preceding twelve months,either internationally, or in their local communities. The shortlists for the awards for 2008 were decided by a select panel including Marsha Singh MP, Lord King of West Bromwich and Baroness Howells of St Davids.

This is the latest in a large number of prestigious awards made over the last twelve months to Jet Airways and its management team.They include:

“Best Indian Airline” award at the prestigious Business Traveller Awards 2008.

“Best Domestic Airline Award’ for the Year 2008, at the 19th TTG Travel Awards.

TTG also accorded Chairman Naresh Goyal the ‘Travel Entrepreneur of the Year’ for his invaluable contribution to the trade in general and aviation in particular.

Voted one of the Top 10 Airlines in the world by the Best in Travel Poll 2008, organised by SmartTravelAsia.com.

Voted one of the world’s top three airlines in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2008 Readers Choice Awards survey.

Runner up as ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2008 “Which?” magazine Annual Awards, only a percentage point behind the eventual winner.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Jet Airways' Jetprivilege Partnership With Seventymm,Carlson Hotels,Sarovar Hotels & Resorts & Axis Bank

Mumbai,February 23,2009: Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege has entered into a partnership with Seventymm,Carlson Hotels worldWide,Sarovar Hotels & Resorts and Axis Bank,effective February 23,2009.

To enhance and offer a wide range of experiences through partner benefits to its members, JetPrivilege has partnered with Seventymm, making it their first entertainment partner, the first partnership of its kind in India. Seventymm is India’s largest movie rental service offering customers over 20,000 movies. JetPrivilege members may earn upto 750 JPMiles and enjoy exclusive discounts on new subscription/renewal plans offered by Seventymm.

In addition, the first such 10,000 new subscribers will also receive three Hollywood DVD’s worth INR 1500, absolutely free.

JetPrivilege has also entered into a partnership with Carlson Hotels Worldwide, which offers customers a choice of more than one thousand hotel locations in seventy-four countries. By this JetPrivilege members may earn upto 500 JPMiles during their stay at various participating Carlson hotels worldwide.

JetPrivilege members may also convert their Gold Points accumulated with Goldpoints plus (Carlson Hotel’s guest loyalty program) to JPMiles at the rate of 8 Gold Points= 1 JPMile.

This partnership offers JetPrivilege members the opportunity to earn JPmiles across five leading hotel brands in the Carlson Hotel portfolio: Regent® Hotels and Resorts, Radisson® Hotels & Resorts, Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites CarlsonSM, and Park Inn®, that cover luxury, mid-range and affordable hotel properties.

JetPrivilege has also entered into a partnership with Sarovar Hotels and Resorts, India’s leading hotel management company and a pioneer in the mid-market hotel segment.

With this partnership,JetPrivilege members may earn upto 250 JPMiles during their stay at various participating Sarovar hotels.

Additionally,JetPrivilege members will also enjoy special benefits at participating Sarovar properties, including a 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages and late check out till 15:00 hours*.

JetPrivilege Platinum members will also be entitled to an upgrade to the next room category/suite.*

Sarovar Hotels & Resorts manages and franchises 35 properties,from 3 to 5-Star hotels, across business,leisure and religious destinations in India under the brand names Sarovar Premiere, Sarovar Portico and Hometel.

JetPrivilege members will also enjoy additional benefits with the introduction of the new partnership with Axis Bank, a leading Indian private bank with over 729 branches across the country,offers customers banking services anywhere, anytime via a fully integrated centralized banking architecture.

JetPrivilege members who are Axis Bank Platinum and Gold Credit Cardholders may convert their PlusPoints into JPMiles.Platinum cardholders may convert their Pluspoints at the rate of 1000 PlusPoints = 1000 JPMiles;while Gold cardholders may convert their Pluspoints at the rate of 500 PlusPoints = 250 JPMiles.

For more information,JetPrivilege members may log onto jetairways.com

*Subject to availability

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Jet Airways And Malaysia Airlines Enhance Travel Connectivity & Privileges

Kuala Lumpur,(Feb 18, 2009): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline and Malaysia Airlines have signed a code share and network-wide reciprocal Frequent Flyer partnership to provide its customers with enhanced travel connectivity and privileges.

Customers will enjoy a wider choice of flights, convenient onward connections in India and Malaysia with seamless transfers and through check-in, and the perks of frequent flyer membership.

Jet Airways will place its “9W” flight code on Malaysia Airlines’ flights operating between Kuala Lumpur and 5 major Indian cities, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru (Bangalore) and Hyderabad.

In return, Malaysia Airlines will place its “MH” code on Jet Airways’ daily services between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur.

Tickets will be available for purchase from 25 February 2009 for travel commencing 3 March 2009.

In addition, customers will be able to earn and redeem miles when they travel with the respective airlines. This will benefit some 3 million customers comprising Jet Airways’ 1.5 million JetPrivilege members and Malaysia Airlines’ 1.5 million Enrich members.

Jet Airways Chairman, Mr. Naresh Goyal said “In addition to providing air travellers with a greater choice of flights between India and Kuala Lumpur, this new code-share agreement will offer customers of both our airlines with greater access to each other’s expanding global networks. They will enjoy a seamless travel experience, as well as the very high service standards that have earned both airlines global acclaim.”

Malaysia Airlines Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Sri Idris Jala said, “I am delighted to partner with Jet Airways as Malaysia Airlines work towards expanding and strengthening our hub-and-spoke network. This will allow us to capture untapped traffic from secondary points in India through the 5 Indian gateways onto MH’s network. Based on modest estimates, we expect to capture approximately 10% of the untapped potential traffic to Kuala Lumpur and beyond. This is valued at RM10 to 12 million per annum.”

Jet Airways and Malaysia Airlines currently have interline agreements for domestic points across India and Malaysia.

The Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, His Excellency Mr Ashok K.Kantha and Malaysia Airlines Chairman, Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid were also present at the signing ceremony.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Jet Airways Introduces Special Valentine Fares To Singapore And Hong Kong From Mumbai

Mumbai, February 13, 2009: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has introduced special Valentine fares to Singapore and Hong Kong from Mumbai, with immediate effect.*

The special Valentine fares will entail a 30% discount on base return Economy Class and Première fares on these sectors.**

The offer is applicable for those passengers who complete their ticket purchase by February 18, 2009, and commence outbound travel on the Mumbai-Singapore sector between 18-19 February, 2009 and 23-27 February, 2009.

Passengers travelling on the Mumbai-Hong Kong sector must complete their ticket purchase by February 18, 2009, and commence outbound travel between 18-21 February, 2009 and 23-27 February, 2009.

Jet Airways operates daily, direct flights to Singapore and Hong Kong, aboard state-of-the-art wide-body Airbus 330-200 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft respectively.

* Offer subject to change without prior notice

** All additional taxes and surcharges apply

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Jet Airways & Jetlite Offer 30-Day Apex Fares From INR 300 & INR 1 On Key Domestic Routes

Mumbai, February 11, 2009: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and its subsidiary all-economy carrier,JetLite, now offer passengers attractive 30-day APEX fares, from INR 300 and INR 1 respectively, on several key domestic routes.*

These APEX fares are valid for sale with immediate effect, until April 30, 2009, on both carriers.

For further information,passengers may log onto jetairways.com or call our toll-free numbers 39893333/1800-22-55-22.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Jet Airways Wins Customer And Brand Loyalty Award For The Second Consecutive Time

Mumbai,January 30,2009: Jet Airways,India’s premier international airline,has won the coveted Customer and Brand Loyalty award in the Commercial Airlines Sector(Domestic),at the second Loyalty Awards.

The award was received by Mr.Rahul Kucheria,General Manager – Relationship Marketing,Jet Airways in the presence of industry stalwarts from the telecom, banking,insurance and IT sectors,among others,at the Taj Lands End,Mumbai on January 29,2009.

This was the airline’s second consecutive victory at the Loyalty awards,having previously won the award in the same category in 2008.

The Loyalty Awards are the outcome of a combination of Consumer Research undertaken in six Indian cities,as well as nominations received from organisations.These Awards are governed by a carefully selected jury who,on the basis of the above two findings,decide the final Award Winners in each award category.

Commenting on the honour,Mr.Wolfgang Prock-Schauer,CEO,Jet Airways said,“At Jet Airways,we have always strived to build long-term relationships with our customers,beyond mere commercial transactions.This relentless focus on the customer has helped generate tremendous goodwill and loyalty for the Jet Airways brand,in both Indian and foreign skies.”

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Jet Airways Announces Additional Free Check-In Baggage Allowance For Passengers,Effective Feb 1,2009

January 28,2009: Jet Airways has announced the introduction of an additional free check-in baggage allowance of 10 kgs at no cost,over and above the normal baggage allowance offered to passengers.This offer is exclusively for those passengers availing of the airline’s Web,Kiosk or SMS Check-in Facilities.*

The additional baggage allowance, applicable at the airport of departure on all Jet Airways operated flights only,is valid for those passengers checking in for travel between February 1,2009 and February 28,2009 (both days inclusive).

This offer is available only on sectors/airports eligible for Web,Kiosk or SMS Check-in across the airline’s network.

Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege members will also be eligible for this 10 kgs additional baggage offer,over and above the Privilege-specified baggage allowance based on the passenger membership tier.

In order to claim the offer,passengers must produce a valid Jet Airways Travel Document,boarding pass and photo identification.

According to Mr.Wolfgang Prock-Schauer,CEO,Jet Airways,“Passengers can greatly reduce or eliminate unnecessary waiting time at airports by availing of Jet Airways’ hassle-free Web,SMS or Kiosk check-in facilities on select domestic and international sectors.With the added incentive of the additional baggage offer,we are confident that more passengers will look beyond traditional ground check-in facilities,where possible,leading to faster,quicker and more efficient operations at airports.”

*Conditions Apply.

For more details please log on to jetairways.com or the airline’s call centre at 39893333 or the toll-free number on 1800-22-55-22.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal Honoured At The Prestigious CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards

Mumbai,January 23,2009: Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal has been honoured at the fourth edition of the prestigious CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards,in the ‘Taking India Abroad’ award category,at the Taj Lands End,Mumbai on January 22,2009.

The award was given away by Shri Narendra Modi,Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat,in the presence of an august gathering of industrialists,bankers and other eminent personalities, including Shri Ashok Chavan,Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Shri Kamal Nath,Honourable Minister for Commerce and Industry,among others.

The CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards,the definitive awards celebrating the spirit of excellence in business leadership in India,recognise leaders who create and sustain entrepreneurial initiatives,develop best practices and carve out powerful businesses in the global economy.

According to Mr.Goyal,“At Jet Airways,we have endeavoured to create a truly international brand,yet one that retains its intrinsic Indian core. With the airline’s commitment to excellence in every sphere of its operations, Jet Airways has attempted to redefine international travel, and keep India’s flag flying high around the world.I dedicate this award to the Jet Airways family around the world, and to our customers,for choosing to fly with India’s premier international airline.”

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Jet Airways & Jetlite Announce Spl Instant Purchase Fare On Select Domestic Routes,23rd January 2009

Mumbai,January 23,2009: Jet Airways,and its all economy subsidiary JetLite have announced Special Instant Purchase fares on select domestic routes,effective January 23,2009.

These fares,offering a 50% discount on the basic fare and surcharges in Economy Class, may be booked and purchased over for the next three days only,namely January 23, 24 and 25,2009.However,the PSF (passenger service fee) will have to be fully borne by the customers.

Customers purchasing tickets under this scheme from today may commence outbound travel on an immediate basis.

For more details,passengers may log on to jetairways.com or call the airline’s call centre at 3989 3333 or toll-free number on 1800-22-55-22.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Jet Airways Introduces Attractive International Fares On Select Routes

January 21, 2009: Jet Airways has introduced a range of special fares across all product classes,on select routes across North America,Europe, UK,South East Asia,Hong Kong and the Gulf.

The airline has introduced special First Class and Première fares for customers when they travel to London, Brussels, Europe, UK, New York, Toronto, as well as Asian and Gulf destinations. To avail of these promotional fares, it is mandatory for two customers to commence outbound travel together and be booked under the same PNR. However, the inbound travel may be on different dates.

North America/UK/Europe

In this special offer, valid for two people travelling together First Class to London from Mumbai/Delhi, Jet Airways has introduced a special fare of INR 2,00,000 per person.* Jet Airways’ Première fare offer on the same route is INR 75,000 per person.

Similarly with this scheme, the airline’s Première customers travelling to Brussels can avail of a fare of INR 85,000 per person, for travellers to select European destinations (via Brussels),* the fare is INR 90,000 per person and INR 1,00,000 per customer for those travelling to New York and Toronto.*

Sale of these promotional fares and travel, on both First Class as well as Première are valid with immediate effect. However, customers must complete their ticket purchase by February 5, 2009 and outbound travel by February 28, 2009.

ASEAN/Hong Kong

These special fares, from INR.17,000* onwards, are also valid for two persons travelling together on Première, to Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. Sale of these promotional fares and travel are valid with immediate effect. However, customers must complete their ticket purchase and outbound travel by March 31, 2009.

Gulf

Two Jet Airways customers commencing outbound travel together to Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai may avail of a special Première fare of INR 20,000 per person.* Sale of these promotional fares and travel are valid with immediate effect. However, customers must complete their ticket purchase by February 15, 2009 and outbound travel by February 28, 2009.

Exciting offers for Jet Airways' individual international travellers:

Individual travellers flying First Class may also earn a free return Première ticket on Jet Airways’ extensive domestic network, while those flying Première internationally may also earn a free return Economy Class domestic ticket.*

Additionally, for individual customers travelling to New York, Jet Airways has introduced Economy Class fares starting at INR 24,000 and Première fares from INR 1,05,000 onwards from select Indian cities.*

For Toronto bound customers, Jet Airways has introduced individual Economy Class fares starting from INR 25,000 and Première fares from INR 1,10,000 out of select Indian cities.*

In addition, Jet Airways has also introduced special ‘Magic Carpet’ fares for individual Première customers travelling to Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the Gulf.

For more information, passengers may log on to jetairways.com or Jet Airways’ call centre at 3989-3333 or toll-free number 1800-22-55-22.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Jet Airways & ICICI Lombard Announce ‘Jetprotect’For Domestic And Overseas Travel Insurance On jetairways.com

Jan 20,2009: Jet Airways & ICICI Lombard have collaborated to launch a unique overseas & domestic travel insurance product ‘JetProtect’ which offers security against possible risks during travel.JetProtect can be purchased solely by visiting Jet Airways’ website – www.jetairways.com. With this recent online offering, Jet Airways has yet again succeeded in launching an innovative product and service by leveraging technology.

The overseas and domestic travel insurance policy covers a host of situations such as medical expenses caused by accidents, possible loss from trip cancellation, loss or delay of checked in baggage,compassionate visit by a relative in case of illness and much more.

The insurance policy can be purchased on the airline website simultaneously while booking flight tickets.In case a Jet Airways ticket has already been purchased through any other channel, customers have the option of purchasing insurance by visiting the ‘Purchase Policy’ section under ‘Plan Your Travel’ on jetairways.com. The e-policy is issued instantly without any paperwork with immediate confirmation via email and sms. Policy servicing such as changes or extensions can be submitted online and claims can be intimated 24x7 on a toll free number.

‘Jet Protect’ covers claims arising out of acts of terrorism. It also includes a special cover to protect the customers’ home against the risk of burglary or fire while the airline customer is travelling in India.

JetProtect offers:

. Customized plans specially designed for Jet Airways customers
. Online policy purchase with minimum details
. Instantly buy, extend, renew and change policy online
. Special cover to protect travelers’ contents of home against the risk of burglary or fire while traveling
. Covers claims arising out of acts of terrorism

Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO, Jet Airways said,“JetProtect is one more innovative initiative from Jet Airways which ensures convenient purchase of travel insurance as well as peace of mind. JetProtect has been created after extensive research and competitive benchmarking and is one of the best insurance products offered by airlines across the world.”

Ms. Vishakha Mulye, Executive Director, ICICI Lombard said, “ICICI Lombard is committed to delivering unique and convenient risk management solutions to our customers. Our partnership with Jet Airways brings together a comprehensive travel insurance cover at the time of ticket purchase along with the ease of instant online policy issuance. The product coverage has been carefully designed to meet the needs of Jet’s guests and has a convenient claims settlement process.”

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Jet Airways halves Q2 losses due to lower fuel prices & yield improvements in Q3

Highlights for quarter ended December 31, 2008 vs. December 31, 2007

Operational

. System-wide ASKMs of 8,114 million, up 23.2%
. System-wide RPKMs of 5,369 million, up 17.9%
. System wide seat factor of 66.2% vs 69.1%
. 2.56 million revenue passengers carried,down 13.1%

Financial

. Revenue of Rs. 30,631 million (US$ 628.8 million), up 21.7%
. Loss before tax Rs. 2,498 million (US$ 51.3 million) vs loss of Rs. 1,304 million (US$ 33.1 million)
. Loss after tax of Rs. 2,142 million (US$ 44.0 million) vs loss of Rs.911 million (US$ 23.1 million)
.Exchange rate used 1 USD = INR 48.71 for current year and 1 USD = INR 39.415 for previous year

Highlights for nine months ended December 31, 2008 vs.December 31,2007

Operational

. System-wide ASKMs of 24,684 million, up 47.3%
. System-wide RPKMs of 16,466 million, up 43.5%
. System wide seat factor of 66.6% vs 68.4%
. 8.54 million revenue passengers carried, up 3.5%

Financial

. Revenue of Rs. 92,207 million (US$ 1,883 million), up 36.5%
. EBITDAR of Rs. 753 million (US$ 15.5 million)
. Loss before tax Rs. 6,091 million (US$ 125.1 million) vs loss of Rs. 384 million (US$ 9.7 million)
. Loss after tax of Rs. 4,553 million (US$ 93.5 million) vs loss of Rs.319 million (US$ 8.1 million)

Exchange rate used 1 USD = INR 48.71 for current year and 1 USD = INR 39.415 for previous year

Domestic & International Operations

Domestic operations accounted for 45.7% of operating revenues (Rs. 13,821 million US $ 283.75 million) as compared to 63.5% (or Rs. 15,397 million, US $ 390.6) in the third quarter of the last year. The Company achieved a domestic seat factor of 62.4% in the quarter ended December 2008 versus 72.3% in the same period a year ago.

The revenues from our International operations now account for 54.3% of operating revenues (Rs. 16,407 million, US $ 336.83 million) as compared to 36.5% (Rs. 8,863 million, US $ 224.85 million) in the third quarter of last year. The Company achieved a seat factor in international operations of 67.8 % for the quarter (66.4% a year ago).

Outlook

The domestic industry capacity will be flat for the next few quarters and with the increase in traffic over the next few months, we believe that the industry seat factors will trend up. The incremental traffic, though, will be at lower yields. We have eliminated our highest loss making routes from the International network and have rightsized our capacities on the North America routes. We expect corporate traffic to be subdued in the current quarter because of the economic slowdown.

The global recession is set to impact travel with corporate earnings slowing down and companies postponing their growth plans.Despite a significant drop in crude oil prices, airlines across the world are experiencing turbulent times. In India, we have also been impacted by the recent terror incidents which will impact traffic flows into India for the next few months.