(1888PressRelease)
November 01, 2008 - Jet Airways launched North American service last summer from Mumbai/Delhi to New York’s JFK and Newark airports – adding Toronto Pearson International and San Francisco International airports within the past year.
Upon hearing of the Conde Nast Traveler selection,Naresh Goyal – Chairman and Founder of Jet Airways – expressed his delight, saying: “When we started transatlantic service, one of my goals was to be recognized as one of the world’s top airlines within 5 years.Within 18 months, readers of Condé Nast Traveler – one of the world’s most prestigious magazines -- have reached that conclusion.It is extremely gratifying that our dedication to quality and excellence has been recognized so quickly in the North American market.We will continue to devote all our energies to exceeding expectations and ensuring the best travel experience for all passengers.
About Jet Airways:
Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 84 aircraft, which includes 10 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft,11 Airbus A330-200 aircraft, 52 classic and next generation Boeing 737-400/700/800/900 aircraft and 11 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft.With an average fleet age of 4.34 years, the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleet in the world.Jet Airways operates over 395 flights daily.
About JetLite:
JetLite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Airways India Ltd. and was acquired by Jet Airways in April 2007.Positioned as a value based Airline,JetLite promises to offer value for money fares.JetLite currently operates a fleet of 24 aircraft,which includes 17 Boeing 737 series and 7 Canadian Regional Jets 200 Series.JetLite operates 141 flights every day to 30 domestic destinations and 2 international destinations (Kathmandu and Colombo).
Jet Airways,with the acquisition of JetLite,today has a combined fleet strength of 108 aircraft and offers customers a schedule of over 536 flights daily.
Jet Airways
Public Relations
New Delhi & Mumbai,India
October 2008
Ragini Chopra
Vice President – Corporate Communications & PR
New Delhi,India
Tel: +91-11-4164 5080
Fax: +91-11-4609 5084
raginic ( @ ) jetairways dot com
A.K. Sivanandan
Sr. General Manager – PR
New Delhi,India
Tel: +91-11-2652 3357
Fax: +91-11-2652 3348
asivanandan ( @ ) jetairways dot com
Srirupa Sen
Manager – PR
Mumbai,India
Tel: +91-22-2852 3648
Fax: +91-22-2920 4437
ssen ( @ ) jetairways dot com
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