(1888PressRelease)
April 30, 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.
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