JetLite announces new year fares bonanza

JetLite Airways’ wholly-owned all economy subsidiary announces attractive and substantially reduced basic fares on Economy class, on all its domestic flights with immediate effect.
With the introduction of these special fares, now lower by up to 40%, JetLite customers will have the opportunity to avail of true ‘ value – for – money’ services, commencing the coming new year.
A Mumbai - Delhi economy class basic fare will now be available for as low as INR 750; a Mumbai – Chennai basic fare will be INR 595; a Ahmedabad - Goa at INR 245; a Delhi- Hyderabad at INR 999 and Kolkata-Guwahati for an attractive INR 95. Terms and conditions apply.
These fares are applicable on the airline’s 26 domestic destinations and reservations can be made through JetLites’ booking offices or customers may contact Travel Agents for purchase of same. The usual taxes and surcharge are applicable on these fares.
Additionally, JetLite customers can opt for the more attractive advance purchase APEX fares. For all this and more, customers can contact the airline call centre on (city code) 30302020, or the toll free number 1-800-22-30-20, or visit www.jetlite.com
30/12/08 PRESS RELEASE/JetLite

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Cases against woman for possessing bullets

Coimbatore: A case has been registered against a woman from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh for possessing two bullets in her baggage, while travelling to Delhi, police said today.
According to police, bullets, used in pistol, were found in the baggage of one Vandana Bansal, while it was being checked at the city airport yesterday.
Vandana, who was to travel by a Jetlite flight to Delhi, is said to have told the police that her husband was possessing a pistol licence and the bullets might have been placed inadvertently in the luggage. Police also confirmed with the husband, who faxed the copy of the licence,the sources said.
After verifying, she was allowed to continue her journey, police said. However, a case has been registered.
26/12/08 Chennai Online

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Jetlite's Q2 loss at Rs 273cr

New Delhi: Jet Airways' unlisted subsidiary, low-cost airline JetLite, had incurred a loss after tax of Rs 273 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, which made the accumulated losses of the erstwhile Sahara Airlines exceed its net worth.
While declaring its results of the second quarter ended September 30, Jet Airways had said the subsidiary had "accumulated losses exceeding its net worth and its financial statements have been prepared on going concern basis".
According to reliable sources, JetLite's revenues for the said quarter were at Rs 429.3 crore against Rs 366.2 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal.
Jetlite's loss after tax increased over three-fold for the second quarter to Rs 273 crore from Rs 86.27 crore in the year-ago period.
During the quarter under review, Jetlite had a seat factor of 61.2 per cent against 68 per cent in the corresponding quarter last fiscal.
07/12/08 PTI/The Hindu

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JetLite reduces fuel surcharge

Effective December 6, 2008, JetLite, Jet Airways’ wholly-owned all-economy subsidiary, has announced a reduction in applicable passenger fuel surcharges on all domestic routes, in response to the recent reduction in domestic fuel prices.
For routes under 750 kms, the airline has reduced the applicable fuel surcharge by INR 300, to INR 1950. Fuel surcharge on these routes previously stood at
INR 2250.
For routes over 750 kms, JetLite has reduced the applicable fuel surcharge by INR 200, to INR 2700. Fuel surcharge on these routes previously stood at
INR 2900.
05/12/08 PRESS RELEASE/JetLite

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JetLite seeks advertising revenues

Mumbai: JetLite, the low-cost airline of full-services carrier Jet Airways, is looking at enhancing its ancillary revenues by opening itself up in a big way to advertising. The airline plans to offer the fuselage, the exterior of the aircraft body, and in-flight space for advertising.
Fuselage advertising was previously seen in India during the heydays of Air Deccan, when Sun Microsystems had advertised on the exteriors of the aircraft. The airline ended up charging a premium for the ads. JetLite is banking on the same strategy. A source close to the development said that the airline is looking to garner revenues worth Rs 50-60 lakh a month from the move. JetLite has 24 aircrafts.
But when contacted, Sudheer Raghavan, chief commercial officer, Jet Airways, said, “There are no plans for fuselage advertising, but we are definitely working towards ancillary revenue sources for JetLite.” Currently, no airline offers fuselage advertising.
Advertising experts say it gets limited eyeballs. But niche advertisers could find it an attractive proposition.
On the revenue potential, D’Monte said that JetLite’s expected numbers look decent when both fuselage and in-flight space are considered.
06/12/08 Archana Shukla & Nirmal John/Daily News & Analysis

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JetLite To Connect Gorakhpur with Major Metros

JetLite, Jet Airways’ wholly-owned all-economy subsidiary has introduced a direct flight connecting Gorakhpur to Delhi five times a week with immediate effect.
The flight operated by 50 - seater Canadian Regional Jet -200 Series will give convenient connections to passengers from Gorakhpur to major metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Ahmedabad, via New Delhi.Flight S2 6125 will depart New Delhi at 1430 hrs and arrive Gorakhpur at 1550 hrs. On the return leg, flight S2 6126 will depart Gorakhpur at 1620 hrs and arrive New Delhi at 1740 hrs.
JetLite, as part of its inaugural offer, has introduced special apex one way Economy fare of Rs. 3195/- plus taxes for travel between Gorakhpur and New Delhi.
Passengers may contact the airline call centre on 3030 2020 or the toll free number 1800 -22-3020 for further information or visit www.jetlite.com
30/11/08 Ozgur Tore/Focus on Travel News, Turkey

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