Jet Airways tops in domestic air traffic

Kabir
I have no doubt it will be quite economical. The volume of traffic would definately justify it. Try getting a seat on the DEL-CMB flights at short notice! There are several short haul routes that already have 777s and 330s flying on them in Asia.

Remember that SQ operates hourly B777s on the 55 minute SIN-KUL route and 2:30 hr SIN-BKK route, so really its a question of demand. Also on alternate days UL flies A330s on the DEL-CMB route.

P.S> I haven’t flown DEL-MEL in over a year – has SQ upgraded any a/c on the route with space bed yet?

Hmm ok i agree with you there…… but personally i dont think it will be a wise choice for 9W. 🙂

Kabir
I have no doubt it will be quite economical. The volume of traffic would definately justify it. Try getting a seat on the DEL-CMB flights at short notice! There are several short haul routes that already have 777s and 330s flying on them in Asia.

Remember that SQ operates hourly B777s on the 55 minute SIN-KUL route and 2:30 hr SIN-BKK route, so really its a question of demand. Also on alternate days UL flies A330s on the DEL-CMB route.

P.S> I haven’t flown DEL-MEL in over a year – has SQ upgraded any a/c on the route with space bed yet?

Yes, correct about the B737 ops. However, they currently have direct flight to CMB from BLR and MAA only. They plan to introduce direct flights from DEL and BOM by the new year. Based on a chat I had about three weeks ago at Jet, it seems they are in the market for B777. They had considered the A330 as well. I fly the DEL-CMB route at least once and month, and they could easily fill a 777 flight between the two cities. Hell, they could fill a 777 between MAA-CMB quite easily!

I highly doubt if operating a B777 on a 3 hour flight is anywhere near economical for 9W. Mind the competition from IC and Sri Lankan. Now, i would believe Jet in the 777 market if they are near starting ops to Singapore or Bangkok. Having 777s then would make alot of sense as they can give SQ a run for there money. SQ flights are always full on SIN-DEL and SIN-BOM sectors. I have booked my flight from MEL – DEL via SQ for 27th November and am already in waitlisting.

Yes, correct about the B737 ops. However, they currently have direct flight to CMB from BLR and MAA only. They plan to introduce direct flights from DEL and BOM by the new year. Based on a chat I had about three weeks ago at Jet, it seems they are in the market for B777. They had considered the A330 as well. I fly the DEL-CMB route at least once and month, and they could easily fill a 777 flight between the two cities. Hell, they could fill a 777 between MAA-CMB quite easily!

KabirT- thanks, but I meant in long term, sorry. Isn’t there some sort of law about Indian airlines and int’l flights, and when they can operate them?

I think thre is a minimum operation of 5 years before an airline can fly abroad. I am not entirely sure. But even if the law exists its too difficult to get an international license.

Jet is already in talks to lease three B777s to start direct Delhi-Colombo and Mumbai-Colombo flights.

Jet is already operating to Colombo using B737s. And i dont think they have any plans to get 777s.

Jet is already in talks to lease three B777s to start direct Delhi-Colombo and Mumbai-Colombo flights.

KabirT- thanks, but I meant in long term, sorry. Isn’t there some sort of law about Indian airlines and int’l flights, and when they can operate them?

Apparently A.net was speculating a while back that they would get widebodies.

When will Air Deccan start flying international?

Air Deccan will not fly international anywhere in the near future. They have just started operations.

9W is being thought of getting possibly some 767s if they get full rights for international operations. And who knows if they grow in intl. sector the 7e7 will fit there fleet well.

Apparently A.net was speculating a while back that they would get widebodies.

When will Air Deccan start flying international?

Don’t hear a great deal about Jet airways in this part of the world, what’s their history???

thought you would never ask. 😀

India had a boom of new airlines between 1991-1993. This is when the government opened its skies for private airlines. This si when loads of new operators entered the Indian skies, namely Jet Airways, Air Sahara, Damania, (previously Sahara Airlines), East West Airlines, Modiluft and quite a few small feeder operators.

Within next 2 years out of the above list only 2 were left….. Jet Airways and Air Sahara. East West airlines folded when its owner was arrested in the Mumbai blasts of 1992. Modiluft folded due to background problems with LH, its technical provider. Damania folded due to huge losses and a questioned safety issue.

Jet Airways is owened by Naresh Goyal, CEO of Company TradeWinds which is registered at IoW. He started of initially with 3 B733s which were leased from Ansett Australia. Initially Jet Airways (9W) recieved help from Gulf Air which had a quite majour role to play. But slowly 9W stood on its own feet and the Gulf Air alliance was broken up. 9W has been known for its fantastic inflight service and modern fleet, 9W being the first Asian airline to induct the B739. The CEO Naresh Goyal is known as a hardliner, firing anyone who makes even the slightest mistake that might harm 9Ws reputation. He is also known for keeping his staff happy hence 9W not having a big union of any sort.

9W has an amazing safety record, not having any majour accident in its 10 years of flying (it completed a decade in 2003). The closest was a 9W making a hard landing that resulted in a belly landing on a B735 which they operated briefly. Otherwise they have had a spot on record. The airline has also won many quality awards. Imo its one of the ebst airline in the world.

Its bound to get an international license, it has already started services to Sri Lanka and Nepal and Singapore is on the cards.

Don’t hear a great deal about Jet airways in this part of the world, what’s their history???