Air fares slashed by 50 percent till September 18September 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI/MUMBAI - All airlines have slashed their fares to 50 per cent till September 18. The airlines have made this move in the wake of Jet airways announcing a 50 per cent discount in the economy class across on all of its domestic flights.
Jet offers 50 percent fare discount for five daysSeptember 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - In a bid to lure back passengers, Jet Airways and Jet Airways Konnect have announced a 50 percent discount in fares for five days from Monday. An official spokesperson for the airline confirmed this Sunday evening, hours after the airline started limping back to normalcy after the crippling five-day agitation of its pilots was called off around midnight.
Passengers lament some airlines jacked up faresSeptember 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Faced with cancellation of nearly 200 flights by Jet Airways Monday, several stranded passengers claimed rival carriers even doubled their fares arbitrarily to cash in on the sudden rush for tickets. "I had to pay Rs.6,000 extra.
Jet Airways to increase low-cost operationsAugust 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Jet Airways Konnect, the low-cost arm of leading private carrier Jet Airways, will increase the number of daily flights it operates from 135 to 180 by Oct 1, it was announced Thursday. "Effective September 3, Konnect will launch services on several key domestic routes previously operated by Jet Airways and will have 180 daily flights by Oct 1," the airline said in a statement.
Jet, Kingfisher increase fares by Rs.400June 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Air travel on Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines has become costlier, with both carriers Wednesday increasing fuel surcharge on tickets by Rs.400 on all domestic sectors. Attributing the decision to an increase in aviation fuel prices, Jet said the fuel surcharge would be applicable on all Jet Airways, Jet Airways Konnect and JetLite flights from Wednesday.
Jet Airways hikes domestic fares by Rs.400June 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's private air carrier, Jet Airways, Wednesday increased its fuel surcharge by Rs.400 on all domestic sectors, and attributed it to an increase in aviation fuel prices. The fuel surcharge will be applicable on all Jet Airways, Jet Airways Konnect and JetLite flights from Wednesday.
Qatar Airways to start Doha-Amritsar flightsJune 11th, 2009 AMRITSAR J - Punjab's Amritsar city would soon be linked to Qatar with the commencement of first direct flight from here to Doha city, courtesy Qatar Airways. The Qatar Airways would be the first Airlines from Middle East airlines that will connect holy city Amritsar, the city of Golden Temple.
Jet Airways to launch low-fare Jet KonnectMay 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leading private carrier Jet Airways will launch a new economy service, 'Jet Airways Konnect', from Friday on select sectors, the airline announced Thursday. The company said in a regulatory statement that Jet Konnect would offer almost all services of the parent carrier and would help the airline cater to the needs of the consumers opting for low-fare services.
Anti-trust body, regulator ask airlines to explain fare hikesFebruary 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's anti-trust body as well as the aviation regulator Thursday questioned domestic airlines' decision to hike fares at a same time and warned them against 'cartelisation'. The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission (MRTPC) Thursday ordered a probe on airlines for hiking fares.
Regulator asks airlines to explain fare hikeFebruary 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A day after Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel warned airline operators against 'cartelisation', the aviation regulator Thursday asked them to explain the reason for hiking fares and the measures that would be taken to maintain transparency in airfare advertising. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a statement Thursday said: 'All domestic airlines had increased their airfares simultaneously in the second week of February.
JetLite introduces promotional fare of Re.1February 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bucking the trend of Indian carriers, including budget airlines, withdrawing promotional fares and hiking base tariff, low-cost carrier JetLite Wednesday introduced a promotional base fare of Re.1. The new base fare has been offered even on premier sectors like Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi- Hyderabad, and Mumbai-Chennai routes.
Regulator asks airlines to explain fare hikesFebruary 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel Wednesday morning warned airline operators against 'cartelisation', the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), asked them to explain their fare hikes. The move came a day after Indian carriers, including budget airlines, withdrew promotional fares and hiked the base tariff.
Airfares in India up as carriers drop promotional schemesFebruary 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian carriers, including budget airlines, Tuesday decided to withdraw their promotional fares, which in some cases were as low as Rs.99 excluding taxes, and hiked their base tariff by up to Rs.2,000 per ticket on some sectors. The steepest hike of between Rs.1,800-Rs.2,000 per passenger was expected on the Mumbai-Delhi sector, airline industry sources said, adding it was difficult to quantify by how much the fares will be up on individual routes.
Air India slashes fares, says more cuts likelyDecember 29th, 2008 NEW DELHI - State-owned operator Air India Tuesday announced fare cuts up to 82 percent in at least 20 sectors, mostly on metro routes, with a senior airline official saying there could be another round of fare cut. 'As many as 20 major sectors will offer a benefit of an average reduction of 52 percent in basic fares.
Air India announces fare cut up to 82 percentDecember 29th, 2008 NEW DELHI - A day after Jet Airways reduced fares on domestic routes, state-owned operator Air India Tuesday announced fare cut up to 82 percent in at least 20 sectors, mostly on metro routes, a senior airline official said. 'The new fare cut comes into effect today (Tuesday).
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