Jet Airways Konnect is a low cost airlines owned by Jet Airways. It has been initiated so as to make air travel feasible for every pocket. It was launched on 8 May 2009 and shares the same airline designation as jet airways. The primary aim for its launch was to put an end to the loss making routes and divert the planes to more profitable routes with high passenger loads and seat factor. The reason cited by jet for launching Jet konnect was to reduce the delays involved in moving excess aircrafts and assets from jet airways to jet lite. The launching of this low cost air carrier ensures that jet’s services cater to every need and budget and provide it a wide area of operation. It complements jet airways very well.
Jet Airways Konnect started its operations on May 8, 2009. Current fleet size of Jet Konnect airways is of 8 aircrafts that includes 6 ATR 72-500s and 2 Boeing 737-800s.
The main operating routes of Jet Airways konnect are mainly Ahemdabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbei. It has 54 flights operating every week connecting 17 destinations in India. Jet konnect tickets are 10-15% cheaper than normal jet airways ticket as it does not provide complimentary food on board. The ground and on board services are the same except that the travelers have to buy their own food. You can also enjoy jet privilege’s mileage points. You have an option to purchase your food aboard and enjoy other facilities.
Jet Airways konnect has a simple online engine where you can book your tickets easily. The traveler just needs to put all the travel information in the space provided and make a request. It goes for verification and is later followed by confirmation. It saves your time in the process and slashes your travel budget by its low cost. The reduction in price does not mean a similar effect on services. They are as impeccable as ever.
