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Jet Airways launched 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. [Read more…]
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On August 5th, Jet Airways began daily service to New York (Newark) from Mumbai, via its Brussels hub. Jet is the first Indian airline in the private sector to fly this route. The lighting of a traditional lamp marked the event, which was attended by local dignitaries and airline senior management. To mark the event, the first passenger to check in for each class was presented with flowers.
The flight carries 312 passengers in a three-class configuration on a new Boeing 777-300 ER airplane. Each First Class passenger will occupy a private space with dual sliding doors that provides over 26 square feet of usable space, creating the first airline suite aloft. The suite contains a 23-inch flat-screen monitor, and an 83-inch flat-bed seat, the world’s longest. The beverage service will offer single malt whiskies, French wines, and champagnes that include vintage Dom Perignon and Krug. [Read more…]
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Jet Airways has added a new route, flying from Delhi to Toronto, via Brussels, five times weekly. The flight will also connect with the airline’s new Mumbai – New York (Newark) service. Flight synchronization will allow transfers between the two flights, providing Delhi – New York and Mumbai – Toronto services.
The Airbus 330-200 aircraft used on the Delhi to Toronto route will have 30 seats in Premier Class and 90 seats in Economy. Premiere will provide 73-inch-long flat beds that convert electronically from the seat configuration. The beds have both lumbar support and massage systems. Advanced ergonomics were employed in the design of the new 32-inch pitch seats in Economy Class. [Read more…]
