Jet Airways, India’s largest private airline has tied up with Destinations of the World (DOTW) to provide holiday deals and hotel bookings to its passengers. Jet Escapes is the name of this venture which is currently accessible only to travel agents.
Gaurang Shetty SVP (Alliances and Internline distribution) with Jet Airways said “our aim is to completely automate this portal so any passenger can directly access the website to buy holiday products”.
Jet Escapes is offering packages to destinations in London, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Srinagar, Jammu, Goa, Rajasthan & Kerala. The carrier will add more destinations once the portal is automated, Shetty Said.
Other airlines like Kingfisher & Indian are also exploring options to enter this lucrative market which will not only give them higher profits by selling land products but will also give more volumes. On the other hand, tourists will get better deals.
Travelers can also try and claim there LTA amount at the end of the year by buying packages directly from the airline.
Other domestic airlines such as Deccan, SpiceJet and Go Air have tie-ups with tourist agencies to offer accommodation.
This will certainly shore up ancillary revenues of domestic airlines.
Rajat Nagpal
Holiday Bonanza by Airlines
Milan will be the second European Hub for Jet Airways
India’s largest private airline has decided to establish its second European Hub at Milan, Italy. Jet Airways currently uses Brussels as its hub to connect to Europe and North America. Jet is looking to operate flights to US through this HUB and is anticipating close association with European carriers KLM – Air France and Alitalia.
On the other hand, KLM – Air France discussions to acquire Alitalia failed couple of days back. Jet decision for Milan is a good as this airport is not congested as compare to other countries like in UK, Germany and France.
Mr. Naresh Goyal, chairman of Jet Airways said beginning of operations with Milan as a transit point is still being worked out. We are still chalking out plans as we are on major expansion, he said.
Way to go Jet!
TravelVidya team
