Jet Airways turns 25 today

Premier full service carrier Jet Airways will commemorate the milestone of completing 25 years of service on Saturday (May 5, 2018).

Jet Airways' first flight 9W321 took off on the May 5, 1993, from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, on a Boeing 737-300.

From a modest beginning of a fleet of four aircraft serving 6 destinations in early 1993, to its present day fleet of a 119 - including Boeing 737s, 777s, Airbus A330s, and ATR-72s - serving over 450 destinations globally along with its partner airlines, Jet Airways has played a role in contributing to the growth of the Indian economy by enabling and facilitating passenger and freight businesses pan-India as well as internationally, and as significantly, fostering the growth of trade and tourism across the country and the world.

"Investing significantly to fulfil its product and service experience, Jet Airways' immaculately trained its frontline employees, helping redefine service professionalism in the country, creating a culture of talented professionals who have earned the trust of its guests, both on ground as well as in the air," a statement from the airline said.

Commemorating its 25th Anniversary, Jet Airways Group Chairman Naresh Goyal said, "Our partners also deserve a special mention for their consistent support that has surpassed our expectations. I also acknowledge the unwavering support of the government towards opening up and promoting Indian aviation, facilitating greater access for travelers everywhere. Finally, I express my deep gratitude to each and every member of the Jet Airways family, without whose untiring efforts, this milestone and our success would not have been possible."