Jet Airways’ Kerala Relief Efforts

Mumbai, August 21, 2018/Team Estrade//– Jet Airways continues to provide additional connectivity to those affected by the Kerala floods. The airline is also working closely with the State Administration and several NGOs to support relief and rehabilitation efforts.

The airlines has continued to cap its Economy fares on all its non-stop domestic flights to/ from its operating destinations in Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kochi) as well as Mangalore and will continue to do so till 31st August 2018. Jet Airways has also been operating additional flights on both domestic as well as international sectors for the added convenience of its guests.

Jet Airways has already airlifted and rushed over 3 tonnes of medicines and other relief material to the state of Kerala and is facilitating transfer of additional supplies to the state in conjunction with several NGOs. On humanitarian grounds, the airline has also waived off air freight charges on all domestic cargo shipments of relief material to Kerala.

The latest schedule of flights for the forthcoming days is as below:

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS (From August 19^th to 26^th, 2018)

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS (On August 22^nd & 23^rd, 2018)

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (On August 22^nd & 23^rd, 2018)

However, in the interim and due to the continued closure of the Cochin Airport, Jet Airways’ following flights remain cancelled:

August 22, 2018

– 9W 436/406 (BOM-COK-BOM)

– 9W 556/555 (COK-DOH-COK)

– 9W 561/562 (SHJ-COK-SHJ)

– 9W 569/570 (DMM-COK-DMM)

– 9W 534/533 (COK-MCT-COK)

– 9W 527/528 (DXB-COK-DXB)

– 9W 403/404 (BOM-COK-BOM)

– 9W 407/825 (BOM-COK-BOM)

August 23, 2018

– 9W 436/406 (BOM-COK-BOM)

– 9W 556/555 (COK-DOH-COK)

– 9W 561/562 (SHJ-COK-SHJ)

– 9W 1569/570 (DMM-COK-DMM)

– 9W 534/533 (COK-MCT-COK)

– 9W 527/528 (DXB-COK-DXB)

– 9W 911/912 (COK-DEL-COK)

The airline has already offered a waiver for guests holding confirmed tickets and travelling into and out of Cochin till 26th August, 2018. As per the waiver, date/ flight change fee from the original travel date or choosing alternate destination which is close to Cochin airport, refund, no-show penalties and fare difference if any due to the closure of the Cochin airport have been waived off. Guest can change dates up to 15th September, 2018 from the original travel date.

Guests are advised to check the airline’s latest flight schedule and correct fares on its website or mobile App or contact the Jet Airways Contact Centre at +91-(City Code)-39893333 for assistance.

Jet Airways continues to monitor the situation and will issue fresh updates from time to time. The airline regrets the inconvenience caused to its guests.

In Another news – JET AIRWAYS and BANGKOK AIRWAYS EXPAND CODESHARE AGREEMENT 

Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline and Bangkok Airways, Asia’s Boutique Airline, announced the expansion of their existing codeshare agreement to provide more choice and convenient travel options.  Guests travelling between key destinations across Thailand, Vietnam, and India, will benefit from this alignment between the two airlines.

Moreover, this expanded partnership will offer guests enhanced connectivity and seamless access when travelling throughout the combined networks of both the airlines.

Under the expanded codeshare agreement, Jet Airways will place its marketing code on Bangkok Airways’ flights beyond Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Koh Samui, Krabi, Phuket, Sukhothai and Trat in Thailand and Da Nang, Phu Quoc in Vietnam.

The codeshare flights have been opened for sale for travel starting from 23^rd August, 2018.

Subsequently, Bangkok Airways will place its marketing code on Jet Airways’ flights beyond Mumbai to key destinations like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi, Goa and Chennai; as well as beyond Delhi to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai.

Currently, Jet Airways places its code on Bangkok Airways’ flights between Mumbai and Bangkok while Bangkok Airways places its codes on Jet Airways’ flights between Bangkok-Mumbai and Bangkok-Delhi.

On the occasion of the codeshare expansion, Gaurang Shetty, Whole-time Director, Jet Airways, said, “This is a continuation of our endeavour to offer our guests more choice and connectivity across key markets around the globe. Jet Airways and Bangkok Airways have been codeshare partners since 2013, and with this enhancement we will for the first time, be able to offer our guests seamlessly connectivity on codeshare flights to seven key touristic favorites across Thailand, as well as growing markets in Vietnam. This codeshare agreement will further lead to a boost in tourism and trade between India and these Asian nations.

Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways said “Jet Airways is a leading international airline with a major presence in India and across the world. We are pleased to expand cooperation with Jet Airways to strengthen our respective route networks and offer business and leisure travelers with unprecedented and convenient access to new gateways. Moreover, Jet Airways’ codeshare passengers traveling on Bangkok Airways will enjoy the boutique airline’s unparalleled services such as lounge access and in-flight meal.

For more information and reservations, Jet Airways’ passengers may visit www.jetairways.com

For more information about Bangkok Airways, please visit www.bangkokair.com or contact Call Center 1771 (24 hours) or +66(2) 270 6699.

About Jet Airways:

Jet Airways is India’s premier international airline, currently operates flights to 66 destinations, including India and overseas. Jet Airways’ robust domestic India network spans the length and breadth of the country covering metro cities, state capitals and emerging destinations.

Beyond India, Jet Airways operates flights to key international destinations in South East Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Europe and North America. The Jet Airways Group currently operates a fleet of 121 aircraft, comprising Boeing 777-300 ERs, Airbus A330-200/300, the latest Boeing 737 Max 8, Next Generation Boeing 737s and ATR 72-500/600s.

About Bangkok Airways

Bangkok Airways (www.bangkokair.com), with the ASIA’S BOUTIQUE AIRLINE slogan, is the first private airline established in Thailand since 1968. Taking off daily with about a hundred flights per day from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok Airways flies travelers from around the world to more than twenty five exquisite destinations across Thailand and Asia. To name a few; Samui, Phuket, Trat (Koh Chang), Maldives are amongst the most popular beach selections; whilst Sukhothai, Luang Prabang, Siem Reap (Angkor), are of the world heritage personalities, each of which possesses her unique flair. Currently, Bangkok Airways’ fleet consists of 38 aircrafts; 14 A319s, 9 A320s, 6 ATR72-500s and 9 ATR72-600s.

Jet Airways’ Kerala Relief Efforts