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India's Jet Airways Shifts to 'Convenient' Night Flights to Attract Gulf Passengers
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DUBAI -- India's Jet Airways, in a move to lure more passengers from the Gulf sector, has launched a new flight schedule that offers "convenient" daily night departures from Dubai and Sharjah to south Indian destinations including Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi.
"The change in operations from day to night departures is based on popular demand and guest preferences. The new timings will enable the airline's guests to optimise their travel schedule," the airline, one of the fastest growing legacy carriers in the world, said in a statement.
"The Middle East is among the fastest growing regions for Jet Airways. Presently, Jet Airways operates 18 flights a day between India and the GCC countries," said Abdulrahman Albusaidy, GEO, Gulf and Middle East and Africa.
He said the airline, which launched Gulf operations in 2008, is looking forward to further increasing frequencies and providing convenient domestic and international connections to customers.
Shakir Kantawala, General Manager, Dubai and Northern Emirates, said the recently implemented change to convenient night departures would enable travellers to plan and book their seats in advance at competitive fares before the summer holidays.
"Jet Airways will provide connections within India and beyond on our unparalleled domestic network in India and ever expanding international footprint," said Kantawala.
He said Jet Airways guests could take a stopover in India and then travel to various destinations in the Far East, Europe, USA and Canada, for an extended holiday. "Our Jet Privilege frequent flyer members will not only earn JPMiles when they fly with Jet Airways, but also earn miles when they avail the services of our carefully chosen partners."
According to the new daily flight schedule, flight 9W 550 departs Hyderabad at 1840 hrs and arrives in Dubai at 2110 hrs; flight 9W 549, departs Dubai at 2210 hrs, arrives in Hyderabad at 0310 hrs the following morning;
flight 9W 546 departs Chennai at 1925 hrs, arrives in Dubai at 2210hrs; flight 9W 545, departs Dubai at 2310 hrs, arrives in Chennai at 0515 hrs the following morning; flight 9W 562 departs Kochi at 2020 hrs, arrives in Sharjah at 2300 hrs; flight 9W 561 departs Sharjah at 0015 hrs, arrives in Kochi at 0535 hrs.
The airline will deploy a Boeing 737-800 aircraft on this route, offering comfortable seating in Première and generous legroom in Economy. Guests will enjoy the In-Flight Entertainment, featuring latest Regional, Bollywood and Hollywood movies, a selection of audio channels, as well as the delectable cuisine and fine beverages clubbed with its quality service, said Kantawala.
Jet Airways, Jet Airways Konnect, its all-economy, no-frills service, and JetLite, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Airways India Ltd., have a combined fleet strength of 112 aircraft and operate over 410 flights daily to 61 destinations.
By Issac John
© Khaleej Times 2010
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