Air Pass
May 18, 2010, 8:32 am
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Air Pass
Hi - I will be traveling to India in July. Does anyone have experience with the AI or 9W Airpasses? Are they a good value at $350.00 for seven days? I am assuming the high taxes are on top of that fare?
May 18, 2010, 11:42 am
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Generally, a bad deal. The prices come out higher than if you book separately and I don't think you can book your airpasses online, if that makes a difference to you. Probably will, as phone lines can be busy and airport/ticket offices can be crowded.
How many segments are included in the $350 pass? It's not an unlimited number.
How many segments are included in the $350 pass? It's not an unlimited number.
May 20, 2010, 4:36 am
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IMO, it works out quite quite expensive..Economy 4 sectors valid for 6 months is abt Rs 29k (abt 650USD).. is this 350USD u spking abt some fixed fare in USD ??
Another thing i notice, they have a 8 and 12 coupon pass which are more expensive than the 4 coupon pass..about 50% more
May 20, 2010, 6:53 am
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That's because the 4 coupon pass is valid only for 6 months from issue date, whereas the 8 and 12 coupon book currently has unlimited validity - basically more flexibility. But yes, I agree with you, that if I know I'm going to travel 8 sectors within 6 months, makes much more sense to get 2x4 coupon booklets. But I'm told that the possibility of a last-minute complimentary upgrade at the airport / gate is higher if you have an 8 coupon booklet...anyone with experience on this?
May 20, 2010, 7:03 am
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That's because the 4 coupon pass is valid only for 6 months from issue date, whereas the 8 and 12 coupon book currently has unlimited validity - basically more flexibility. But yes, I agree with you, that if I know I'm going to travel 8 sectors within 6 months, makes much more sense to get 2x4 coupon booklets. But I'm told that the possibility of a last-minute complimentary upgrade at the airport / gate is higher if you have an 8 coupon booklet...anyone with experience on this?
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/Spec...s/OneFare.aspx
May 24, 2010, 11:31 am
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The crucial factor is the Price of the ticket, which like all things is based on Demand and Supply. And to cut a long story short, as of today in the Indian Skies, there is relatively less Demand than Supply.
There will definitely be exceptions, such as peak-hour traffic between BOM-DEL and other metros as well..!
Originally Posted by saad
i would not go with the airpass....
Jun 2, 2010, 7:12 am
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I think the OP is speaking over the overseas visitor airpasses and not the coupons? Please clarify - they are very different products - one is priced in US$ one in INR and targetted towards Indian clientelle.
see link for details
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/MY/Spec...ndiaFares.aspx
It's actually not a bad deal but really depends on how many sectors you plan to fly... depending on that might be either cheaper to buy one fare coupons or sector fares.
see link for details
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/MY/Spec...ndiaFares.aspx
It's actually not a bad deal but really depends on how many sectors you plan to fly... depending on that might be either cheaper to buy one fare coupons or sector fares.
Jun 2, 2010, 7:47 am
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Its still quite a raw deal IMHO because those coupons are just for the basic fares .. You need to pay fuel surcharge and other fees totalling appx USD 80 per sector which makes it an addl approx INR 3500 .. that is quite a bit if we see the avg fares on offer unless its peak timings and last minute between the metros..