Jet Airways organises Flight of Fantasy for underprivileged children at Coimbatore

Coimbatore: Jet Airways, India’s premier airline, today organized a unique initiative, a Flight of Fantasy, for underprivileged and special children at Coimbatore.
Dr. P. Umanath, Collector, Coimbatore District was the Chief Guest at the event. Well-known film stars Radhika Sarathkumar and Master Rahhul Sarat added glitter to the celebrations, making the day more memorable for the young guests.
Corporate partners and sponsors Airports Authority of India, Indian Oil Corporation, set of new clothes from Shree Devi Textiles, Lux Casual Wear (Tirupur) and K R Group turned up in full force in support of this noble cause.
Over 50 children had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the joy of flying on board Jet Airways flight 9W 817. The flight was operated in support of three non-governmental organizations, Family for Children, Don Bosco and Make a Wish Foundation as also hearing and speech impaired children from Government sponsored schools.
The Flight of Fantasy initiative was launched by Jet Airways in 1997. The airline has been operating such flights year after year, usually to commemorate Children’s Day in several cities across India, benefiting and enlightening several underprivileged and special children.
Nikos Kardassis, Chief Executive Officer, Jet Airways said, “It is indeed a privilege for us to work with these notable NGOs and their wards. It is most gratifying to see smiles lighting up the little faces with The Flight of Fantasy.”
The flight took off from the domestic terminal of the Coimbatore Airport at 12.40 hours and returned to the airport at 13.15 hours.
Fun, frolic and excitement filled every moment of the children’s Flight of Fantasy experience right from the time they arrived at the domestic terminal. Refreshments were served at the lounge, courtesy KR Group. As the flight landed, the children were in for another surprise. Jet Airways staff at Coimbatore airport contributed towards special gifts and goodie bags for the children, thereby helping them takeaway memories that they could cherish for a lifetime.
27/01/10 PRESS RELEASE/Jet Airways

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