Jet and Etihad launch discounted fares

Private carrier Jet Airways in association with its gulf partner Etihad today announced limited period discounted fares for travel across its network on the occasion of Republic Day.

Besides, the offer will also be applicable on Etihad Airways flights, which holds 24 per cent stake in the Naresh Goyal-promoted airline, for destinations across the US, Europe and the Middle-east, airline said in a statement here.
The three-day offer of 25 per cent discount on tickets, for which the bookings commence tomorrow, is the third in series from the Mumbai-headquartered airline in this year so far.

The offer is applicable for economy fares on Jet Airways' domestic network for travel between March 1 and September 30 (on domestic routes), the airline said in a statement, adding the discount can be availed in both economy and premier fares on the airline's international flights.

Etihad Airways will also join the celebrations by extending the offer to the passengers flying on its network from India to the Middle East, Europe and the United States, Jet Airways said in statement here.

On Etihad Airways flights the offer, however, is applicable on business and economy class fares, it said adding the offer is valid for travel on the international routes of Jet Airways and Etihad Airways from February 1 onward.

"Our special Republic Day fares will provide the chance to experience our exceptional service, a wide global network, flexible schedules and enhanced connectivity. It's also great that guests can enjoy these special offers on the combined network of Etihad Airways and Jet Airways," Jet Airways senior vice president for commercial Gauran Shetty said.

Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 117 aircraft to across 71 destinations both in India and abroad.