Jet Airways

May 21, 2012

MUMBAI: Jet Airways' JetPrivilege, India's largest frequent flyer programme, has entered into a partnership with India Today Magazine and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in an endeavor to offer its members an enhanced lifestyle experience

JetPrivilege members will now enjoy exclusive discounts as well as the chance to earn JPMiles when they subscribe to India Today Magazine. Renowned for its cutting-edge coverage and razor sharp analysis of national and international events, India Today is one of the country's leading news magazines with its finger on the pulse of every important issue, from politics to business and education to entertainment.

JetPrivilege members who subscribe to India Today Magazine for one year (52 issues), may do so at a special price of INR 1200/-, a discount of INR 200/- on the regular price and INR 360/- on the cover price respectively, while earning 350 JPMiles for the same.
Members who subscribe to India Today Magazine for three years (156 issues), may do so at a special price of INR 3400/-, a discount of INR 300/- on the regular price and INR 1280/- on the cover price respectively, while earning 725 JPMiles for the same.
Members who subscribe to India Today Magazine for five years (260 issues), may do so at a special price of INR 4800/-, a discount of INR 300/- on the regular price and INR 3000/- on the cover price respectively, while earning 1250 JPMiles for the same.

Members of Jet Airways' JetPrivilege frequent flyer programme will now also have the option of earning JPMiles when they stay at qualifying Fairmont properties. Likewise, guests of the luxury hotel brand’s guest recognition program, Fairmont President's Club, will have a similar option of earning airline miles in JetPrivilege.

Fairmont President's Club provides frequent travelers with special benefits and privileges designed to reflect individual travel preferences and offer an enhanced level of service. Personalized travel profiles afford members customized stay experiences while in-hotel benefits include complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet, Fairmont Fit athletic gear, a members-only reservations line, expedited check-in and check-out, and access to exclusive vacation offerings. Enrollment is free and guests can join at any Fairmont location worldwide, online at www.fairmont.com/fpc or by contacting Fairmont’s global reservation center at 1-800-441-1414.

Located in world-class destinations around the globe, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. With more than 60 hotels, Fairmont is known as much for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, as its classic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and social importance and are often considered destinations in their own right.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Sudheer Raghavan, Chief Commercial Officer, Jet Airways, said, “Guest delight is at the core of Jet Airways’ strategy to offer better value creation for its JetPrivilege members. This partnership positions us among the leading airline frequent flyer programmes in India with the high value it offers members and the wide range of product choices. This is an effort to create an exceptional experience and we are confident these partnerships will be much appreciated by our guests.”

Serge Simard, Regional Vice President, Africa and India said “India is a dynamic, international market, and with our burgeoning growth in Asia and entry into Southeast Asia with the upcoming opening of Fairmont Jaipur, we see this as both a timely and strategic addition to our roster of airline partners. We are very excited to be teaming with a respected and influential international carrier like Jet Airways and to giving our frequent guests another mileage option to choose from.”

About Jet Airways

Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 102 aircraft, which includes 10 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, 12 Airbus A330-200 aircraft, 60 next generation Boeing 737-700/800/900 aircraft and 20 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft. With an average fleet age of 6.04 years, the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world. Flights to 76 destinations span the length and breadth of India and beyond, including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Bangkok, Brussels, Colombo, Dammam, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Hong Kong, Jeddah, Johannesburg, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, London(Heathrow), Milan, Muscat, New York (both JFK and Newark), Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore and Toronto.

About JetKonnect

A consolidation of the erstwhile JetLite and Jet Airways Konnect brands, the new JetKonnect service is a dedicated product designed to meet the needs of the low fare segment. JetKonnect will also offer guests a Premiere service on certain select routes. With its mixed fleet of Boeings and ATR aircraft and 400 daily flights connecting 56 destinations across India, JetKonnect provides more flexibility and choice to its guests, making it India’s largest low fare brand.
JetKonnect’s convenient schedules, reliable service and low fares promises to bring greater value and a seamless flying experience to our customers.