Jet Airways - Flying Sun Flies High

There are a number of private airlines in India.sales of international air tickets. Carrying the distinct
JetAirways is easily among the largest of theseflying sun logo with golden and yellow ribbons,
carriers. JetAirways operates from Mumbai where itJetairways planes are easily recognized across the
has its own HQ located. Jet has been able to make acountry. JetAirways Connect also comes under the
strong foothold because it was among the first to beumbrella of JetAirways.
introduced after the government of India decided to'Which' magazine has rated Jet as the second best
open up the aviation sector for private players.airlines in the world for long haul flights, right after the
Ever since its establishment, Jet has been know toprestigious Singapore Airlines. Since 1993 when Jet
deliver some of the best services to the peoplebegan its operations, it is known and has been
flying in and out of India. Actually Jet is among thehonored for its really remarkable catering services.
very few Indian aviation companies which qualify as aThe total fleet strength of Jet airways is 89 aircrafts.
full service company. Along with Jet Airways which isMajority of the air planes are Boeing 777-300ER class
the standard carrier, there is JetLite which is the lowthough some other planes like Airbus A330-200 are
frills part of the air based transportation giant. Thealso included in it. Boeing planes in the fleet provide
airline company holds nearly 30% of the IndianFirst class, Premier (Business) class and Economy
aviation market share and is catering to more than 12class. Airbus planes only provide Premier and
million passengers in any given year. InternationalEconomy class.
destination of Jet Airways are key cities in Europe,Over the years, many private players have come in
North America and Asia.the Indian aviation sector. Many of these have
Following the vast and bumbling giant that is Air India,unsuccessfully tried to muscle in the turf of Jet
JetAirways is the company that carries India. JetAirways but Jet continues to hold the second position
operates more than 400 flights everyday catering toand is only expected to strengthen its role and
nearly 80 destinations in India and across the globe. Itdominance in the Indian aviation market as the years
is also among the topmost Indian airlines in terms ofgo on.