Jet Airways gets security clearance for flights
The Home Ministry in India has granted security clearance to Jet Airways as the airline plans to relaunch commercial flight operations in upcoming months
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Jet Airways to return with no-frills hybrid models
The Kalrock-Jalan consortium, the winning bidder for bankrupt Jet Airways, is also planning two-class facilities for flyers.
Grounded, no more! Jet Airways is back, to resume operations in early 2022
Jet Airways is set to resume domestic flight operations in the first quarter of 2022 with New Delhi-Mumbai flight
Defunct Jet Airways to be relaunched in 4-6 months’ time
The consortium, which won the bid to acquire India-based Jet Airways, expects to restart operations of the defunct airline in four to six months
Jet 2.0 is here: Grounded Jet Airways gets new owners
Panel of creditors to Jet Airways has approved a resolution plan for the bankrupt airline
Jet Airways to sell Netherlands business to KLM
Bankrupt Indian airline Jet Airways said it had agreed to sell its assets in Netherlands to Dutch airline KLM. If the deal is finalised, it will only involve a sale of part of the…
India’s commercial airline fleet grew 29% in 2019
Despite Jet Airways, with its fleet of 123 aircraft, shutting down operations in 2019, the year saw India’s fleet of commercial aircraft growing by nearly 29%. From 520 in 2018, the…
Passenger numbers up 2.1% in APAC
Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East recorded growth in June at 2.1% and 8.1% respectively. According to a report by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific, in…
Government to exit Air India completely
Hardeep Puri, civil aviation minister of India said the government will completely exit Air India, and there is already significant interest among prospective buyers for it.
"Air…
Not feasible to reinvest in Jet due to unresolved issues concerning liabilities, says Etihad
Gulf carrier Etihad Airways, which holds a 24% stake in Jet Airways, said it has decided not to reinvest in the airline due to unresolved issues concerning liabilities. Jet Airways,…
SpiceJet soars high, posts highest-ever profit
The grounding of Jet Airways has helped the aviation industry improve its financials with SpiceJet reporting its highest-ever net profit in the June quarter. The profits were driven by…
New portal to help Jet staff find jobs in other airlines
The government may not have extended support to now-defunct Jet Airways but it has promised to facilitate employment to job-less airline staff. The civil aviation ministry is in touch…
Indian aviation industry starts a slow take-off in May
After reporting a year-on-year de-growth of 4.4% in domestic passenger traffic in April 2019, the first after six years of monthly year-on-year growth, the domestic passenger traffic…
Jet Airways to be taken to bankruptcy court
As six months of efforts to save one of the country’s leading airlines, Jet Airways, failed, the lenders have now decided to take it to the bankruptcy court, which will decide the future…
Jet Airways to lose Boeing 777 fleet as US lender bank approaches DGCA
Grounded Jet Airways could lose its wide-body Boeing 777 fleet as its lender US Export-Import (Exim) Bank has written to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to de-register…
Jet Airways on the brink of bankruptcy
Indian airline Jet Airways has cancelled all international flights stranding thousands of passengers around the world as the carrier looks for investors to buy 75% of the company in order to…
Ready jet go: Jet Airways renews GDS with Sabre
Jet Airways has been busy this week getting its domestic content distribution in order. Earlier this week, the Indian carrier announced it had renewed its GDS agreement with British travel…
Desperate times, desperate measures: Shift in Indian airlines’ GDS providers
Travelport recently bagged contracts of India's state-owned Air India and one of India's premier airlines, Jet Airways as their exclusive ticket-distribution service provider and content…
Travelport renews ties with Jet Airways
Jet Airways has signed a long-term supplier agreement with Travelport that will be effective from April 2019 and enable online and offline travel agencies around the world to shop, book and…
Jet Airways takes fleet upgrade to the MAX
Popular Indian airlines, Jet Airways, has unveiled its fifth new Boeing 737 MAX this week, as part of a upgrade project, necessary to modernise the company’s fleet and enhance passengers…
Indian airlines unite to provide special flights after Kerala floods
After the closure of Cochin International Airport due to floods in Kerala, India, airlines have created extra flights and special considerations until its re-opening on 27 August 2018.
Jet Airways to increase frequency of new Mumbai-Manchester connection
Jet Airways India has increased the frequency on its new direct Manchester to Mumbai service, even before the first plane has even taken off.
Jet Airways to launch first direct connection from Mumbai to Manchester
Opening up travel between India and the North of England, with its latest direct connection to Manchester, Jet Airways will become the largest carrier between the UK and Mumbai.
Jet Airways launch first non-stop flight to North of England
Indian carrier, Jet Airways has announced it will be a new sheen to its roster of flights with its first ever direct service between Manchester Airprt and Mumbai.
Jet Airways gets connected to Mexico
Jet Airways has signed a new agreement that will allow Indian passengers to connect to Mexico.
The Mumbai-based airline has penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aeromexico…
Jet adds first class on the Delhi-Singapore route
Jet Airways has introduced a first class cabin on its daily flights between Delhi and Singapore.
The premium cabin is now available after the Indian carrier introduced its largest…
Jet Airways adds to London-Mumbai service
Jet Airways has announced the introduction of its third, non-stop, daily service between London Heathrow and Mumbai.
Beginning October 2017, as part of the airline’s winter schedule, the…
Jet, Etihad to promote Maharashtra tourism
Jet Airways and Etihad have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help promote tourism to Maharashtra.
A new partnership with the Indian state's government will see the two…
Jet adds European links from Chennai, Bengaluru
Jet Airways will start flying direct from Chennai and Bengaluru to Europe later this year, with the launch of two new long-haul routes.
Commencing 29 October 2017, the Indian carrier…
Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic
A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US.
On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…
TripAdvisor reveals India’s highest-rated airlines
TripAdvisor has released the results of its first ever "Travelers' Choice" awards for airlines, with Jet Airways and IndiGo proving the most popular Indian carriers.
The results were…
Jet becomes first Indian airline to offer UPI payment solution
Jet Airways’ passengers can now buy tickets online using the industry’s latest payment mechanism - Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
The new system allows funds to be transferred…
Airlines improve connections between India and Asia Pacific
It will soon be more convenient to travel between India and the Asia Pacific region, following the formation of a new partnership between two airlines.
India's Jet Airways and…
Jet Airways teams up with Uber for airport transfers
Jet Airways has sealed a major new partnership with Uber, the ride-hailing service.
Under the tie-up, any passenger who books a flight using the Jet Airways mobile app will be offered…
New deal streamlines India-Fiji travel
Travel between India and Fiji will soon become easier, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement between Jet Airways and Fiji Airways.
The new partnership enables passengers…
Jet boosts Asian connectivity with Hong Kong Airlines
Jet Airways has formed a new partnership with Hong Kong Airlines aimed at enhancing connectivity between India and the Far East.
The new codeshare partnership will lead to new…
Jet goes double daily on capital route
Jet Airways has introduced a second daily flight between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi, the respective capitals of India and the UAE.
The new service, flight 9W212, is already underway,…
Jet adds new capital connection from Mangaluru
Jet Airways has launched a new direct service between Delhi and Mangaluru, the port city on India's west coast.
Effective immediately, the new route will operate daily using a Boeing…
Jet Airways goes wide on series of routes
India's Jet Airways is increasing seat capacity on several routes with the introduction of its wide-bodied aircraft.
Airbus A330s will be deployed on routes connecting Mumbai with…
Jet Airways forms FFP partnership with Delta
India's Jet Airways has formed a new frequent flyer partnership with Delta Air Lines.
Under the terms of the agreement, which comes into immediate effect, members of JetPrivilege are…
Jet adds new daily Sri Lankan service
Jet Airways will add another route linking India with Sri Lanka next month.
Commencing on 5 January 2017, the new flights will operate daily, direct between Bengaluru and Colombo.…
Jet flies first class to Amsterdam
Jet Airways will upgrade its Delhi-Amsterdam services next month with the introduction of a new aircraft featuring its first class cabin.
Effective 12 January 2017, the Indian airline…
Jet Airways hits the road with new bus service
Jet Airways has started offering a new long-distance bus service for travellers in the northern state of Punjab.
Under a new agreement with the IndoCanadian Bus Service, Jet will provide…
Kenya Airways expands presence in India
Kenya Airways has expanded its route map in India following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Jet Airways.
Effective this week, the Kenyan national carrier will placed its…
Bigger jets boost Jet
Jet Airways carried more passengers in the second quarter of its financial year, driven by the deployment of larger aircraft.
The Indian airline boarded a total of 6.77 million…
Jet adds new connection to Singapore
Jet Airways will expand its operations in Singapore next month with the launch of a new direct flight from Bengaluru.
Commencing on 14 December 2016, this new service will operate…
IndiGo carries 40% of Indian passengers
Low-cost carrier IndiGo carried almost four in 10 passengers on domestic air routes in India in the third quarter of 2016.
According to the latest data from the country's Directorate…
Jet adds trans-Atlantic links from London
Jet Airways will now offer passengers more trans-Atlantic connections thanks to an expanded codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic.
Effective 2 November, Jet…
Jet boosts Abu Dhabi with multiple new flights
Jet Airways has unveiled plans to launch a series of new services connecting India and Abu Dhabi.
Beginning 2017, Jet Airways will add a second daily flight to the UAE capital from…
India’s Jet adds more Gulf flights
Jet Airways is expanding its operations between India and the Gulf with the addition of 11 more weekly flights to two destinations.
On 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will start…
Jet adds more flights to Nepal
Jet Airways has unveiled plans to add more flights to Nepal.
Effective 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will introduce a second daily service between Mumbai and Kathmandu and a…
Jet Airways goes large on domestic routes
Jet Airways has revealed plans to almost double its capacity on two key domestic routes.
On 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will start to deploy its twin-aisle Airbus A330…
Jet Airways boosts Bangkok
India's Jet Airways will add more capacity to Bangkok in the coming weeks, to meet expected strong demand.
The Bangkok Post reports that the airline will deploy a twin-aisle Airbus…
Jet spreads wings from Kerala
Jet Airways will expand its international connections from Kerala this month with the launch of a new service to the UAE.
Commencing on 30 October 2016, the Indian airline will…
The latest industry appointments
JONATHAN KAO has been appointed as BCD Travel's new managing director for Greater China, overseeing the company's operations in mainland China and Hong Kong. Kao joins BCD Travel from…
Jet to offer trans-Atlantic connections from Paris
Jet Airways will start offering connections from India to North America via Paris next month, following a revision of its schedules.
Effective 30 October 2016, flight 9W124 will…
Jet Airways to equip pilots with iPads
Jet Airways will provide its pilots with iPads in an effort to improve operations and move towards completely paper-free cockpits.
Under the new scheme, pilots on Jet's fleet of…
High-tech Jet offers wireless IFE streaming
Jet Airways has modernised its in-flight offerings with the launch of a wireless entertainment streaming service.
Using the new 'JetScreen' service, passengers can now stream a range…
Jet Airways launches ‘Priority Advantage’ for economy passengers
Jet Airways has introduced its ‘Priority Advantage’ service for passengers travelling in economy class.
This service allows economy passengers to pay a small fee to receive priority…
Jet Airways expands seat selection
Jet Airways has expanded its seat selection service to allow economy class passengers to reserve bulkhead and extra legroom seats.
With immediate effect, bulkhead seats - the front…
Jet Airways to delay Dreamliner deliveries
Jet Airways has asked Boeing to delay the delivery of its 10 B787 Dreamliners, the Economic Times reports.
The Mumbai-based carrier had been due to start receiving the new long-haul…
Jet Airways reports healthy Q1 profit
Jet Airways Group has announced its fifth successive profitable quarter for the period ending June 30, 2016, based on continuing improvement in aircraft utilisation, increased efficiency and…
Jet flies largest aircraft to Amsterdam
Jet Airways has confirmed plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on its the Mumbai-Amsterdam route.
Effective 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will upgrade the…
Jet Airways expands onboard F&B options
Jet Airways is serving up a new gourmet menu on board its international flights from Kerala to destinations across the Arabian Gulf.
Part of the airline’s ‘Guest First’ initiative, the…
Jet Airways serves up new gourmet menu
Jet Airways is serving up a new gourmet menu on board its international flights from Kerala to destinations across the Arabian Gulf.
Part of the airline’s ‘Guest First’ initiative, the…
Airline passengers offered check-in at Delhi Metro stations
Passengers travelling with Air India and Jet Airways from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will soon be able to check-in two Metro stations in the Indian capital.
Effective…
Air Serbia connects the US with flights to New York
Etihad Airways’ equity partner Air Serbia recently launched flights to the United States, with the support of, and in collaboration with, several of Etihad Airways equity partner…
Indian domestic air traffic up 23%
The surge in domestic air traffic in India is showing no signs of abating, with the country seeing strong double-digit growth in terms of passenger traffic in 2016.
According to the…
Jet Airways offers new booking change option
Jet Airways has unveiled a new concept whereby passengers can pay to change to an earlier flight.
The new 'JetAdvance' initiative is applicable for Jet's domestic flight network, and…
Jet Airways adds more Gulf routes
Jet Airways will expand its Gulf operations in August with the launch of new flights to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
On 7 August 2016, the Indian carrier will commence daily services…
Jet Airways brings back B777s to boost capacity
Jet Airways is planning to take back six twin-aisle aircraft over the next six months and use them to expand its capacity on existing routes.
The Boeing 777s are currently being…
Jet Airways ties up with Subway and Krispy Kreme
Jet Airways will offer sandwiches and doughnuts from food brands Subway and Krispy Kreme onboard select flights of less than 90 minutes in duration.
The new inflight dining options…
Jet Airways doubles services to Dammam
Jet Airways will launch two more daily services to the Saudi Arabian city of Dammam next month.
Effective 9 June 2016, the Indian carrier will double the frequency of its flights from…
Jet Airways adds Mumbai-Singapore capacity
Jet Airways will increase capacity on its Mumbai-Singapore route next month, with the deployment of a larger aircraft.
Effective 1 June 2016, the Indian carrier will start deploying…
Etihad Airways celebrates A380 Mumbai launch
Etihad Airways marked its A380 entry into Mumbai with a Bollywood-style flash mob.
The show was choreographed by Terrence Lewis as well as saw cabin crew from Etihad Airways and…
Jet Airways launches new flights to Amsterdam
Jet Airways has commenced daily direct flight services from Delhi, Mumbai and Toronto to Amsterdam.
The first flight landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 27 March, and the new…
Delta confirms Brussels fatalities
Delta Air Lines has confirmed that its passengers were among those killed in the terrorist attack on Brussels Airport last week.
The airline released a statement on Friday saying that…
Travel 2 teams with Jet Airways for agents’ promotion
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win a pair of Jet Airways tickets as well as two other chances to win £200 worth of T2 Rewards as part of its ‘Jet Off with Travel 2 and Jet Airways’…
Etihad Airways showcases its Dreamliner at India Aviation 2016
Etihad Airways participated in the India Aviation 2016 showcasing two of its newest aircraft – a Boeing 787 passenger jet and Boeing 777 freighter.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, one of…
Etihad supports Great Indian Travel Bazaar
Etihad Airways is supporting the eighth edition of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar as its exclusive airline partner.
The annual travel event is organised by the Indian Ministry of…
Passenger jet’s landing gear collapses at Mumbai airport
The landing gear of Jet Airways plane collapsed when it touched down at Mumbai Airport on Thursday evening.
All 120 passengers and eight crew members onboard the Delhi-Mumbai flight…
Jet Airways migrates Mumbai domestic ops to T2
Jet Airways will relocate its domestic operations in Mumbai to the new Terminal 2 at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) on 15 March 2016.
The migration to the new…
Jet Airways to launch Delhi-Muscat flights
Jet Airways will expand its Middle Eastern network this month with the launch of a new flight between Delhi and Muscat.
Commencing on 21 March 2016, the Indian airline will operate…
Korean Air spreads wings in India with Jet
Korean Air has formed a new partnership with Jet Airways that give it more connections to and from India.
Effective 1 March 2016, a codeshare agreement will see Korean Air partner Jet…
Jet Airways adds two more daily Bangkok flights
Jet Airways is expanding its operations in Thailand with the launch of two new daily flights to Bangkok.
On 27 March 2016, the Indian carrier will launch a third daily frequency from…
Jet Airways adds more Dubai flights
Jet Airways will expand its operations to Dubai next month, with the launch of new flights from Mumbai and Delhi.
Effective 1 March 2016, the Indian carrier will add a sixth daily…
Etihad, Jet carry record number of Indian passengers
Etihad Airways and Jet Airways carried a record number of passengers on their routes between India and Abu Dhabi last year.
In 2015, the partner airlines boarded 3.3 million…
First Delhi connection for Mizoram
The remote Indian state of Mizoram, which is bordered by Bangladesh and Myanmar, will get its first connection to Delhi next month.
The Economic Times reports that a "private…
Jet registers highest ever quarterly profit
Jet Airways posted its highest ever quarterly profit in the final three months of the 2015 calendar year.
For the quarter ending 31 December 2015, the Mumbai-based airline generated a…
Jet Airways to offer IFE streaming services
Jet Airways has announced plans to offer a new in-flight entertainment (IFE) service, enabling passengers to stream content directly to their own electronic devices.
The Indian…
Jet Airways allows passengers to hold fares online
Jet Airways has introduced a new booking feature that allows customers to hold their selected fare for a limited period before purchasing it at a later date.
The new 'Fare Lock'…
Jet, Bangkok Airways seal FFP tie-up
Jet Airways and Bangkok Airways have entered into a new partnership that will enable frequent flyers to earn and redeem miles for both airlines' flights.
Under the new agreement,…
Jet Airways offers special fares for new Amsterdam flights
Jet Airways has started taking bookings for its new services to Amsterdam, which get underway in March 2016.
The Indian carrier will commence two new daily services to Amsterdam's…
JetEscapes unveils new winter packages
JetEscapes, the package holiday arm of India's Jet Airways, has unveiled a new range of all-inclusive winter holidays.
The packages include domestic getaways to Goa, the Golden…
Jet forms new luxury FFP partnership
Jet Airways has formed a new frequent flyer partnership with Heel & Buckle, the luxury footwear and accessories company.
Under the terms of the deal, members of the JetPrivilege…
Jet Airways CEO to head up Alitalia
Cramer Ball, the current CEO of India's Jet Airways, will take up the same position with Alitalia next year.
Following a shareholder meeting this week, the Alitalia board officially…
Jet expands global network with Delta and KLM
Jet Airways will significantly expand its international network next year, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines and KLM.
The new arrangement will…
Jet Airways unveils new Apple Watch app
Jet Airways has unveiled a new version of its app for the Apple Watch.
The app will offer real time information on the status of every flight in Jet's network, plus alerts for…
Etihad Airways inks agreement with Swiss-AS
Etihad Airways recently announced signing of a strategic relationship agreement with Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS).
This will enable the airline and its equity partners to move to…
Jet Airways upgrades Delhi-Singapore route
Jet Airways will upgrade its flights between Delhi and Singapore later this month, offering more seat capacity on the route.
Effective 25 November 2015, the airline will replace the…
Jet Airways seals order for 75 Boeing 737s
Jet Airways has confirmed plans to purchase 75 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
The deal, which was finalised at the Dubai Airshow this week, marks the Indian airline's largest-ever…
Jet adds four new domestic routes this winter
Jet Airways has unveiled a series of new domestic flights for the forthcoming winter schedules, including four brand new city pairs.
Effective 15 November, Jet will introduce new…
Jet Airways adopts SITA’s fare technology
In a bid to stay competitive, Jet Airways has renewed its contract with SITA for Airfare Insight to enable the airline to control its pricing.
As part of the agreement, the software,…
Jet Airways starts offering pre-selected seats
Jet Airways is now offering travellers the chance to pre-select their seats.
Under the new "Seat Select" initiative, passengers can pay to reserve their chosen seats on all domestic…
Etihad’s partner airlines chart the way to sustainable growth
In a recent development, chief executive officers of six airlines in the Etihad Airways Partners group met in Rome to identify and progress collaborative initiatives.
The initiatives…
Etihad Airways and partners boost funds to US$ 700 m
Etihad Airways and its equity partner airlines recently have increased funds raised from their platform financing transaction to US$ 700 million.
This was following a surge in demand…
Bomb threats disrupt Delhi flights
A bomb threat disrupted three international flights from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday.
The Economic Times reports that a threatening call was made to…
Jet expands South African codeshare
Jet Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with South African Airways (SAA).
With immediate effect, passengers will be able to book through Jet for SAA's services from Abu Dhabi…
Jet expands student travel programme
Jet Airways has extended its 'eduJetter' programme for students to include codeshare flights operated by Etihad Airways.
The programme offers benefits to students who have secured…
Jet returns to profit in Q1
Jet Airways returned profit in the first quarter of its 2015-16 financial year.
The Mumbai-based carrier generated a net profit of INR2.26 billion (US$34.7 million) for the three months…
Jet Airways gets a performance boost with Etihad partnership
A recent analysis of the strategic investment of Etihad Airways into Jet Airways has showed positive results for both airlines.
The results are seen across network growth, revenue…
Etihad reaffirms commitment to Maharashtra
Etihad Airways’ president & CEO, James Hogan, has reaffirmed his company’s commitment to the Indian state of Maharashtra and its capital, Mumbai.
Hogan met Maharashtra's Chief…
Jet reschedules Hong Kong-Delhi service
Jet Airways is rescheduling its daily Hong Kong-New Delhi service to offer a new daytime arrival in the Indian capital.
Effective 25 October 2015, Jet flight 9W77 will depart Hong…
Jet Airways boosts domestic network with multiple flights
Jet Airways is expanding its domestic network with the addition of new flights to multiple Indian destinations.
The expansion has already commenced, with the addition of new daily…
Jet expands FFP offerings
Jet Airways expanded the range of offerings it provides to members of its frequent flyer programme, JetPrivilege.
Effective immediately, JetPrivilege Platinum & Gold members can…
Air India seeks US pre-clearance
In light of growing popularity of US destinations and rising competition from Etihad-Jet, Air India has put forth its requisition to the external ministry.
The request is to deploy a…
Jet Airways forms FFP partnership with airberlin
Jet Airways has deepened its partnership with airberlin, with the launch of reciprocal frequent flier benefits.
Effective this week, members the Indian airline's JetPrivilege FFP will…
Jet Airways offers seat selection via travel agents
Jet Airways has extended its seat selection service to the travel trade.
This new offering will enable passengers to pre-select their seat when making a flight reservation via an…
Jet Airways expands codeshare with Etihad
Jet Airways is expanding its route map with the addition of new joint codeshare services with its partner, Etihad Airways.
Under a new arrangement, Mumbai-based Jet will start placing…
Jet Airways joins forces with Air Seychelles
India's Jet Airways has formed a new partnership with Air Seychelles.
The agreement will initially include codesharing on each other's routes, but Jet said it also "heralds an era of…
Jet boosts connections to emerging Indian cities
Jet Airways has introduced new a series of new flights between some of India's fastest-growing cities.
The new services, which have already commenced, will connect Ahmedabad, in…
Jet expands in Thailand with Bangkok Air partnership
Jet Airways has continued to expand in Southeast Asia, by signing a new codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways.
Under the new arrangement, Jet and Bangkok Airways will jointly…
Jet introduces new amenity kits
Jet Airways is introducing new amenity kits for its first and business class passengers on certain international flights.
The new kits, which are made by Swiss company Chopard, will…
India’s Jet boosts Southeast Asian island links
India's Jet Airways has expanded its network in the Southeast Asia following the signing of new codeshare partnerships with two of the region’s national carriers, Garuda Indonesia and…
Jet, Etihad sponsor Mumbai IPL team
Etihad Airways and Jet Airways have become the main sponsors for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament.
The announcement was made ahead of…
Jet Airways pens new partnership with airberlin
Jet Airways has entered into a new codeshare agreement with airberlin.
The arrangement will see Jet place its 9W code on airberlin’s daily flights to Berlin and Dusseldorf, from Abu…
SAA expands in India with Etihad, Jet
South African Airways (SAA) will add several more destinations in India next month, following the launch of a new codeshare partnership with Etihad and Jet Airways.
Effective 1 April…
Jet Airways adds more routes to Qatar
Jet Airways has introduced two new direct flights to Qatar.
This week, the Indian carrier launched new routes from Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode to Doha. Both will operate three…
Etihad hosts its 2015 global conference
More than 650 Etihad Airways staff gathered at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.
The gathering witnessed the kick off of its 2015 Worldwide Staff Conference. The two-day conference…
Jet Airways offers fares and flight updates via Twitter
Jet Airways has launched a new initiative that will provide passengers with fare offers and flight information via Twitter.
The new #JetInstant service will make Jet the first Indian…
Jet Airways adds more connections with Abacus
Jet Airways has signed a new agreement with Abacus International that will enable it to offer more connectivity to the Asian travel trade.
The new multi-year agreement will continue to…
Jet Airways, Bangalore Airport partner for mobile boarding passes
In a first of its kind initiative for the Indian aviation industry, Jet Airways and Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) have teamed up to test mobile boarding passes.
The two…
Tourism Toronto meets Indian corporates
Tourism Toronto recently hosted some of India’s leading companies to a cocktail evening and dinner.
The event was presided over by Mark Crawford, the tourism board's director of…
Jet moves back into the black
Jet Airways experienced a strong upturn in fortunes in the quarter ending 31 December 2014, returning to the black following seven consecutive three-monthly losses.
The Indian carrier,…
Vietnam hosts tourism night in Kolkata
Vietnam and India strengthened their blossoming tourism ties recently, at major trade event in Kolkata.
Hosted by the Embassy of Vietnam at the Novotel Hotel & Residence Kolkata,…
Jet boosts key domestic routes
Jet Airways will operate 16 additional daily domestic flights between now and 28 March 2015, to meet increased demand on key sectors.
The carrier will put on additional early morning…
Indian airlines unhappy about overseas flight rule changes
A group of Indian airlines has expressed its opposition to planned changes to the rules governing when airlines can launch international flights.
The Economic Times reports that the…
Etihad retimes US flights for better South Asian connections
Etihad Airways has announced a number of changes to its North American flight schedules, intended to enable more convenient connections for passengers in the Indian sub-continent.…
Jet waives change and cancellation charges
Jet Airways has introduced a new 'Zero Penalty Fee' initiative for changes or cancellations made within 24 hours of booking.
The scheme allows guests to amend or cancel their booking…
Jet enhances in-flight services
Jet Airways has introduced two new in-flight offerings as part of its renewed full-service focus.
A new advanced meal booking service has been added for premium passengers, while all…
Jet Airways secures US$150m loan
Jet Airways has concluded a five-year loan worth US$150 million from the Middle East.
The syndicated loan facility was agreed with Mashreqbank, and subscribed to by banks spread across…
Jet boosts domestic routes for festive season
Jet Airways is adding more flights and larger aircraft on a series of domestic routes over the festive season.
From 23 December 2014 to 29 January 2015, the Indian carrier will…
Jet Airways boost Abu Dhabi routes
Jet Airways has expanded its network from Abu Dhabi with the announcement of two new routes. The airline will operate flights to Goa and Lucknow from Abu Dhabi international airport.…
Jet Airways scraps no-frills flights
Jet Airways has started upgrading the services aboard its domestic flights, in a move that will mark the end of its no-frills 'Konnect' operations.
From this week onwards, all Jet's…
Jet Airways expands key international routes
Jet Airways has boosted its international operations with the addition of extra flights to three key destinations - Bangkok, Colombo and Doha.
Earlier this month, Jet added a third daily…
Etihad boosts key Indian cities
Etihad Airways is continuing its rapid expansion in India, with the launch of more flights to the key cities of Mumbai and Delhi.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier currently operates two daily…
New checks leave hundreds of Indian pilots with invalid licenses
A new process of pilot checks in India is leaving airlines with hundreds of captains flying with expired licenses, it has been revealed.
Late last year, the country's Directorate…
Etihad forms its own alliance
Etihad Airways has officially launched its own airline alliance, bringing together its growing network of equity partners.
According to the Abu Dhabi-based carrier, the new Etihad…
Cramer Ball officially named CEO of Jet Airways
Jet Airways has received approval from India's Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to appoint Cramer Ball as its new chief executive officer.
The 47-year-old Australian national is a…
The latest industry appointments
CRAMER BALL has been officially appointed chief executive officer of Jet Airways. An Australian national, Ball has almost two decades of aviation experience, including roles at Etihad…
Jet connects Kerala with the Gulf
Jet Airways is adding three new routes that will boost connectivity between the state of Kerala and the Gulf region.
In the last quarter of the year, the Indian carrier will introduce…
Starwood seals loyalty link with Jet Airways
Jet Airways has formed a new frequent flyer partnership with Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), the loyalty programme of Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
The new partnership will allow…
Jet adds international links from regional India
Jet Airways is launching its first ever international services from four regional Indian hubs - Ahmedabad, Goa, Lucknow and Pune.
In a major expansion plan, the Indian airline will…
Jet to boost India services from Doha
Jet Airways is doubling its daily frequency between Doha and Mumbai and expanding with new services to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram. The second frequency to Mumbai will start…
Indian carriers revolt against regional air plans
India's main airlines have urged the government of reconsider a plan intended to improve connectivity to remote regional areas.
According to the proposals, airlines will be required…
Jet Airways to boost Dubai-Mumbai sector
Jet Airways will soon enhance its service from Dubai to Mumbai with introduction of a fifth daily service. The new service will commence effective 14 October 2014 and will further…
Jet boosts Dubai route
Jet Airways will increase the number of flights it operates to Dubai next month.
Effective 14 October 2014, the Indian carrier will launch a fifth daily service between Mumbai and…
Jet Airways executives to meet ICRA
Jet Airways executives will meet credit ratings agency ICRA, following the downgrade of its debt rating to 'D' from 'BB' after the airline failed to meet loan repayment schedule, as…
Jet Airways pens Vietnam codeshare
Jet Airways has signed a new codeshare partnership with Vietnam Airlines, to offer greater connectivity between India and Vietnam.
Under the new agreement, Jet will place its '9W'…
Jet Airways revamps frequent flyer programme
Jet Airways has restructured its JetPrivilege frequent flyer programme (FFP).
Effective 1 August 2014, a new mileage accrual structure will be implemented, while a new redemption…
IndiGo leads Indian domestic air sector
Low-cost carrier IndiGo has maintained its leading position in the Indian domestic air market, in terms of market share.
The airline carried 31.6% of the country's total domestic…
Jet Airways, Etihad roll out strategic turn-around plans
In a bid to strengthen its financial positioning, Etihad Airways and Jet Airways have outlined plans for a major new turnaround strategy. This will look to ensure that Jet Airways…
Flydubai continues Ukraine operations
Flydubai announced its decision to continue operations to Ukraine just days after the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, as reported by Gulf News.
The shooting down of…
Jet Airways boosts Sri Lankan services
Jet Airways is expanding its operations in Sri Lanka with the launch of a second daily flight between Mumbai and Colombo.
Set to commence on 5 November 2014, the new service will…
Jet starts codesharing with Alitalia
Two of Etihad's partner airlines, Jet Airways and Alitalia, have entered into a new codesharing pact for flights connecting India and Italy, via Abu Dhabi.
Jet Airways, which is 24%…
Etihad Airways gets green signal on Jet Airways codeshare
Etihad Airways has received necessary regulatory approvals to codeshare with Jet Airways. The airline in light of this development has announced a major expansion on 43 additional…
Etihad boosts Indian connections with Jet
Etihad Airways has announced a major expansion of its codeshare agreement with Jet Airways, offering more connections to destinations across India.
The two airlines have obtained…
Jet Airways gets Paris bound
Jet Airways has today launched its direct flight between Mumbai and Paris.
The airline will operate an Airbus A330 to Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, four days a week on Thursdays,…
Jet Airways announces Kozhikode-Dammam
Jet Airways has announced direct flights between Kozhikode and Dammam in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA),
effective 10 June 2014.
The airline will operate a Boeing 737 flight…
