JetPrivilege to forge partnership with the Globus Family of Brands

Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, India’s largest frequent flyer programme, will enter into a partnership with the Globus Family of Brands, effective August 01, 2008. The Globus Family of Brands is the world’s largest escorted coach tour company which markets vacations under the Cosmos, Globus, Monograms and Avalon Waterways brands.

With this partnership, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege members based in India, U.A.E, Bahrain, Oman, Sri Lanka and Mauritius can earn 1 JPMile for every 1USD spent on taking a qualifying service* with the Globus Family Vacations across Europe, North & South America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and China.

Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege members will also be entitled to an exclusive 75 USD off*, for self and companions on any vacation booked from August 1 to 31, 2008, while earning JPMiles on the same.

 

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Gaurang Shetty, Senior-Vice President, Alliances and Interline, Jet Airways said, “With a range of packaged vacation options catering to diverse tastes and price points, JetPrivilege is proud to welcome the Globus Family of Brands as its latest partner. JetPrivilege is constantly looking to delight and surprise its members with a superior customer experience by forging mutually beneficial partnerships such as this.”

With over 400 vacations across 65 countries, the Globus Family of Brands offers travellers authentic destination experience with tour directors belonging to the region, local cuisine and a balanced mix of value-added sightseeing and free time. The Globus Family offers travellers a diverse range of vacation options, from Cosmos, which offers vacations from just 65 USD a day, to Globus, the world leader in first class travel using four star and above hotels. While Monograms gives guests the freedom to travel independently, without a group, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in European river cruising.

* Conditions apply

About Jet Airways:

Jet Airways:
Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 85 aircraft, which includes 10 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, 10 Airbus A330-200 aircraft, 54 classic and next generation Boeing 737-400/700/800/900 aircraft and 11 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft. With an average fleet age of 4.28 years, the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleet in the world. Jet Airways operates over 385 flights daily.

Flights to 64 destinations span the length and breadth of India and beyond, including New York (both JFK and Newark), San Francisco, Toronto, Brussels, London (Heathrow), Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Bangkok, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha and Abu Dhabi. The airline plans to extend its international operations to other cities in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia in phases with the introduction of additional wide-body aircraft into its fleet.

Jet Airways with the acquisition of Jet Lite, today has a combined fleet strength of 109 aircraft and offer customers a schedule of over 526 flights daily.

Jet Lite:
Jet Lite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Airways India Ltd. and was acquired by Jet Airways in April 2007. Positioned as a value based Airline, Jet Lite promises to offer value for money fares. Jet Lite currently operates a fleet of 24 aircraft, which includes 17 Boeing 737 series and 7 Canadian Regional Jets 200 Series. Jet Lite operates 141 flights every day to 30 domestic destinations and 2 international destinations (Kathmandu and Colombo).