JET AIRWAYS INTRODUCES DAILY FLIGHTS FROM CHENNAI TO TORONTO AND NEW YORK, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 6, 2007

Released on: December 5, 2007, 3:46 am

Press Release Author: Parinaz Driver

Industry: Transportation & Logistics

Press Release Summary: December 03, 2007: Jet Airways, India's premier airline will
introduce a daily flight
from Chennai to Toronto and New York via Brussels, effective December 6, 2007.


Press Release Body: December 03, 2007: Jet Airways, India's premier airline will
introduce a daily flight
from Chennai to Toronto and New York via Brussels, effective December 6, 2007.

At Brussels, flights will be synchronized in order to provide passengers seamless
transfer between Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai to cities in North America - New York
(JFK), Toronto and New York (Newark).

Jet Airways in partnership with Brussels Airline allows passengers to choose to fly
to 54 European destinations which includes destinations like Venice, Frankfurt,
Stockholm, Rome, Munich, Madrid and Geneva. JetPrivilege members can also earn and
redeem JP Miles on all the routes of Brussels Airlines.

Jet Airways will use a brand new Airbus 330-200 aircraft on this route, which
carries its passengers in a two-class layout and offers unprecedented levels of
luxury, privacy and comfort in the air. The Airbus 330-200 aircraft has been
especially configured for international operations with 30 seats in Premiere Class
and 190 seats in the Economy Class. This Next-Generation aircraft promises to offer
unmatched international experience in Premiere and Economy Class.

The new Première flat beds represent the absolute latest in airline seat technology.
Featuring a 73" bed length that electronically converts to an enormous 180-degree
flat bed with lumbar support and massage systems, Première passengers will rest in
unequalled comfort. The menu choices are exquisite and extensive. The finest of
French Wines, Champagnes, including vintage Dom Perignon and a library of single
malt whiskies will be offered.

The new economy seat has a seat pitch of 32". It has been custom designed using the
science of advanced ergonomics to create arguably the most comfortable economy seat
in the sky.

Jet Airways flight 9W 226 (Chennai-Toronto) will depart Chennai International
Airport at 0115 hrs and arrive at Brussels at 0715 hrs. Flight 9W 226 will then
depart Brussels at 0915 hrs and arrive at Toronto's Pearson International Airport at
1255 hrs, thus allowing our Chennai passengers a seamless connection to New York
(Newark) and Toronto, besides New York (JFK). On the return leg, Jet Airways flight
9W 225 (Toronto-Chennai) will depart Toronto's Pearson International Airport at 2030
hrs and arrive at Brussels at 0930 hrs. Flight 9W 225 will then depart Brussels at
1130 hrs and arrive at Chennai International Airport at 0140 hrs.


Jet Airways will be offering a special inaugural Economy return fare of Rs. 36,000/-
plus taxes. Premiere class return fares start from Rs. 1,57,500/- plus taxes.

At Brussels, Jet Airways' First and Premier Class passengers will be welcomed at the
airlines' newly inaugurated lounge, a stunning example of contemporary design. The
facilities and features, as well as the comfort and luxury of the lounge in Brussels
make it arguably one of the best in the world.

For further information, passengers are requested to contact the Jet Airways
toll-free number on 3989-3333 or 18-00-22-55-22 or your travel agent or log onto our
website: www.jetairways.com


Jet Airways, the Spirit of New India:

Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 71 aircraft, which includes 7 Boeing
777-300 ER aircraft, 52 classic and next generation Boeing 737-400/700/800/900
aircraft, 5 Airbus A330-200 aircraft and 7 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft.
With an average fleet age of 4.66 years, the airline has one of the youngest
aircraft fleet in the world. Jet Airways operates over 350 flights daily.

Flights to 54 destinations span the length and breadth of India and beyond,
including New York (JFK), New York (Newark), Toronto, Brussels, London Heathrow,
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Bangkok and Kathmandu. The airline plans to extend
its international operations to other cities in North America, Europe, Africa and
Asia in phases with the introduction of wide-body aircraft into its fleet. Since its
inception in May 1993 to end-October 2007, Jet Airways has flown over 81.8 million
passengers.

JET AIRWAYS
PUBLIC RELATIONS
NEW DELHI & MUMBAI, INDIA
DECEMBER, 2007

Jet Airways (I) Ltd

RAGINI CHOPRA
VICE PRESIDENT - CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & PR
NEW DELHI, INDIA
TEL: +91-11-4164 5080
FAX: +91-11-4609 5084
raginic@jetairways.com

A.K. SIVANANDAN
SR. GENERAL MANAGER - PR
NEW DELHI, INDIA
TEL: +91-11-2652 3357
FAX: +91-11-2652 3348
asivanandan@jetairways.com

SRIRUPA SEN
MANAGER - PR
MUMBAI, INDIA
TEL: +91-22-2852 3648
FAX: +91-22-2920 4437
ssen@jetairways.com


Web Site:
http://www.jetairways.com/Cultures/en-US/India/About+Us/Press+Room/Press+Releases/flightsfromChennai.htm


Contact Details: Jet Airways (India) Ltd.
S.M. Centre,
Andheri-Kurla Road,
Andheri (East),
Mumbai
400059
India
Phone: +91 22 4019 1000
Fax: +91 22 2920 1313

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