JET Airways has been conferred three prestigious awards at the Times Travel Honours 2011. The airline was honoured with the “Most Trusted Airline Brand”, “Best Domestic Full Service Carrier” and “Best International (Economy) Airline” for 2011 at the travel awards instituted by the Times Group. The awards were received by Gilbert George, senior general manager – sales, Jet Airways from Capt. C P Krishnan Nair, chairman of The Leela Group of Hotels.
Sudheer Raghavan, chief commercial officer, Jet Airways said, “The unique treble scored by Jet Airways at the prestigious Times Travel Honours 2011, is further testimony to the emergence of the airline as the preferred choice for guests travelling to and from the Indian subcontinent. These three awards hold special significance as they are nothing short of an endorsement by our discerning customers, of our renowned international service and quality standards.
The “Most Trusted Airline Brand” is obviously the silver lining as it encompasses all parameters of an airlines performance including quality of service and on time performances. Given the cyclical nature of the aviation business, it is critical that as an airline we innovate to stay ahead of the growth curve. Jet Airways will persist in its endeavour to exceed customer expectations and create global benchmarks for others to follow, driving operational excellence through innovation now and in the future.”
The airline recently signed a MOU with Vietnam Airways on a strategic cooperation which comprehensively cover the areas of Commercial, Services, Technical, and Training. This agreement was signed in the presence of HE the President of Vietnam Truong Tan Sang, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) president Muthuraman, members of the Vietnamese delegation and Captains of the Indian industry. The President appreciated the warmth between the two airlines and believes that this will be translated into a fruitful cooperation between the two airlines. Subject to approval of respective governments, Jet Airways and Vietnam Airlines will jointly evaluate and implement services between India and Vietnam. This direct flight partnership between the leading airlines of Vietnam and India shall greatly contribute to the development of tourism, as well as boosting the investment and trade relations between the two countries.
“The signing of this MOU agreement with Jet Airways is one step to realize the two countries strategic partner commitment. We believe that the direct flights between India and Vietnam shall bring benefits to our customers, creating all favourable conditions to bring the two countries traditional and multi-faceted relationship to a more practical and efficient level”, said Dr. Pham Ngoc Minh, president and CEO of Vietnam Airlines.