Jet Airways announces seventh consecutive month growth in April 2010

Jet Airways has announced its growth figures for April 2010, which marks the seventh month of increase in passenger traffic for the airline. The airlines' domestic passenger traffic reported a 39 per cent growth as compared to the same period last year and its international passenger traffic increased to 29 per cent.

JetLite, Jet Airways' wholly owned subsidiary has also done well and posted a 28 per cent increase on a seat factor of 12.8 per cent in the month of April 2010.



According to Nikos Kardassis, CEO, Jet Airways, "Our airline has continued to build on its leadership position within the Indian aviation industry, with seven consecutive months of stellar growth. A buoyant global economic environment, coupled with the relaxation of governmental and corporate travel restrictions, have resulted in an upswing in air travel demand. Importantly, Jet Airways has also been proactive in responding to market demand, testimony to which was the successful launch of 'Konnect Select' our new premium cabin offering on Jet Konnect flights during the summer peak season. Disruptions due to the Icelandic volcanic eruptions on the transatlantic route were also minimised due to the proactive measures put in place with the temporary shift of the European transit hub from Brussels to Athens."



As part of the company's strategic expansion programme, the airline recently commenced daily non-stop flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg for its guests on the international sector, as well as introduced exclusive Jet Escapes packages to South Africa and Singapore. Jet Airways also unveiled an array of packages South Africa for Indian soccer fans. Jet Airways was also recently adjudged the 'Best International Airline' at the Condé Nast Traveller India Awards.


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