JET AIRWAYS is coming to the UK as an on-line carrier although it has been established with offices in Britain for some years. With bmi about to introduce services to Mumbai next Monday 16 May, Jet Airways, the most successful of the sub-continent”s independents, has confirmed that it too is to launch services with a daily operation, its start date one week later, Monday 23 May. Jet will offer the Airbus A340 with a two-class operation, whilst bmi has the A330 twin with on board chefs in business class, the popular Premium Economy and economy. Air India, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are already established on the route. BA announced last week that that it would offer a double daily from October. 9W commenced operations in 1993 and, in the short span of 12 years, has established itself as the leading domestic full-service carrier in India with a 46% market share. The airline offers an extensive domestic network, operating over 270 flights daily and connecting to over 44 key tourist and business destinations and cities. Last year the carrier carried 8m passengers and in February 2005, carried its 50m passenger.
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