There were Mumbai (Bombay), Jet Airways' main hub, to which European passengers connect from Amsterdam, London and Paris to destinations throughout the Indian sub-continent and South-East Asia. " More than 500 daily flights are offered to 44 Indian cities, plus some 20 international destinations in 16 countries. "explains Michel Simiaut, Director of Jet Airways France. And from 29th October Chennai (Madras), the company's new hub. " Chennai is a major business destination and a gateway to India, particularly to the south. "describes Gaurang ShettyChief Strategy Officer of Jet Airways. Le flight from Paris will be connected to a dozen cities in India as well as with the Sri Lanka and Maldives ".
The flight is code-shared with Air France and Delta Air Lines. From Paris, Indian passengers will be able to reach 27 cities in Europe and 22 in the United States. Air France already flies to Chennai and the two airlines will coordinate schedules of their flights. Air France leaves Paris in the morning, while Jet Airways will leave the French capital in the afternoon, arriving in Madras at night.
we could offer a third flight from Paris to Delhi
The flight, made in Airbus A330will offer two classes of service, with 289 seats in 'eco' and 34 in business. A new international terminal in Madras offers passengers optimum comfort conditions. All the more so as Jet Airways wants to strengthen its offer on Madras, which is becoming its main hub. third hub after Mumbai and Delhi. " We are considering the creation of new routes, particularly in South East Asia. Bangkok and Singapore are among the most popular destinations "says Gaurang Shetty. " In fact, we are offering travellers even greater flexibility, with the option of flying into Madras from Paris and returning from Bombay. "adds Michel Simiaut. The company is particularly optimistic about the success of the route. " A fill rate of 85% is expected. "says Gaurang Shetty. " And if the success of the Paris-Madras route is confirmed and the market demands it, we could also offer a third flight from Paris to Delhi. ".
In addition to Paris-Chennai, Jet Airways is offering a second daily flight this winter to London Heathrow-Delhi. From Mumbai, the airline is set to open new routes with the delivery of new aircraft. Boeing 737MAX long-range aircraft in 2018. "We are thinking, for example, of Nairobi or even Jakarta "says the Strategy Director.
