Jet Airways' on-time performance soars in May

Jet Airways and its subsidiary Jet Lite have achieved best on time performance in May, as data from Director General of Civil Aviation. The company said that both their airlines have topped all other domestic airlines operating in India in respect of on-time performance.

In May, Jet Airways has recorded its on-time performance to 88.9 per cent. But Jet Lite has outperformed even its parent company to clock in an on-time performance of 89.9 per cent.

"The airline has achieved phenomenal growth factor owing to operational efficiencies and sound line maintenance practices. May has been a peak season and the Jet Airways has risen to the occasion to ensure that guests are on time at their destinations," said Sudhir Raghavan, Chief Commercial Officer, Jet Airways.

The month of May has also seen the airline carry 8.69 lakh passengers registering a sharp 41.2 per cent growth as compared to the same period last year with a seat factor of 82.5 per cent. Likewise Jet Lite also posted a seat factor of 85.3 per cent during the same period carrying 4.02 lakh passengers.