Jet Airways in code sharing agreement with own subsidiary Jetlite for key domestic routes
22 Oct 2008
Jet Airways has forged a codeshare arrangement with its own all-economy class subsidiary JetLite.
The airline says the code share agreement is part of Jet's ongoing efforts to offer passengers synergetic benefits when fly with the Jet group. The agreement will see Jet Airways place its marketing code 9W on key domestic routes flown by JetLite, and would allow both airlines to offer to their passengers a larger network and better connections. The airline said that the codeshare is open for sale and travel with immediate effect.
JetPrivilege members flying on these codeshare flights will be able to avail of a range of JetPrivilege benefits, including the accrual of JPMiles based on class of travel. Additionally, JPMiles thus earned will be Status JPMiles, and these JPMiles as well as each codeshare flight will also count toward JetPrivilege tier upgrade/retention.
JetPrivilege Members will also earn Tier Bonus JPMiles and online booking bonus for the codeshare flights booked on the Jet Airways website. Jet Airways Citibank co-brand credit card holders will be able to use their companion discount vouchers on codeshare routes on applicable booking classes.
Exclusively for Platinum members, there will be a waiver of cancellation charges on all these codeshare flights.
Talking about the codeshare, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, chief executive officer of Jet Airways said, "The codeshare agreement with JetLite will enable both carriers to optimally leverage their respective networks, offering passengers enhanced online connectivity across more than fifty domestic and international markets."
Daniel Barranger, vice president of sales for JetLite said, "Besides offering passengers seamless connectivity and additional same-day return possibilities on several domestic sectors, this agreement is an important step forward in achieving further revenue synergies between the two carriers, both leaders in their respective market niches."
Additional codeshare services between the two airlines will be implemented in phases.
