Jet Airways to operate wide-bodied planes in more int'l routes

Jet Airways today said it would deploy wide-bodied planes on more number of international routes to significantly enhance capacity amid rising demand.
Additional wide-bodied aircraft services would be introduced in four key international routes from October 30. The routes are from Mumbai and Delhi to Dammam; from Mumbai to Bangkok; and from Mumbai to Doha.
In a release, the airline said it is set to introduce wide-bodied jetliners in a move to significantly enhance capacity at a time of rising demand.
"The deployment of the state-of-the-art Airbus' A330s and flagship Boeing 777-300 ERs, with their wide spacious cabins, will allow Jet Airways to offer guests flying to/from the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Europe a more relaxing, comfortable and luxurious flying experience," it said.

Jet Airways Chief Commercial Officer Jayaraj Shanmugam said deploying the wide bodied aircraft on key international routes would enable the airline to capitalise on the growing demand in these sectors.
Currently, the carrier operates a fleet of 117 aircraft that includes Boeing 777-300 ERs, Airbus A330-200/300 and Next Generation Boeing 737s.