Jet Airways will introduce its third non-stop daily service between Mumbai and London Heathrow from October 29, 2017, offering connectivity choice and greater convenience to guests travelling from India to the UK and beyond to North America.
As part of the airline’s forthcoming Winter schedule, the new daytime service 9W 116 will depart from Mumbai at 09:05 to arrive in London Heathrow at 13:35. On its return, the planned departure for 9W 115 from London Heathrow is at 15:30 to arrive in Mumbai at 05:55. All times local.
Air travel between India and the United Kingdom has shown a steady annual growth of nearly 10 percent over the last few years. The new flight will boost Jet Airways’ passenger and cargo capacity between India and the United Kingdom by almost 33 percent, allowing the airline to capitalise on the growing round-the-year demand being witnessed from EU and non-EU countries to India and other emerging economies.
The third frequency will enhance onward connectivity over London Heathrow to North America with partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Jet Airways will offer improved connection time and 13 destinations over London Heathrow to North America, including Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington.
The airline will deploy the biggest aircraft in its fleet, Boeing 777-300ER, on its new frequency, offering a three-class configuration, which includes the airline’s award-winning First Class private suites, 180° lie-flat beds for Business travellers, as well as comfortable and ergonomic designed Economy seating.
“The new frequency will enable us to offer our guests seamless connectivity, choice, and convenience with partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic over London Heathrow with a single baggage drop and through check-in,” says Jayaraj Shanmugam, chief commercial officer, Jet Airways. “Our world-class experience together with our signature Indian hospitality, makes us stand apart from the competition.”
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