Jet and Etihad strategic partnership confirmed
Sep 17, 2013, 3:05 pm
#46
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Sep 17, 2013, 4:24 pm
#48
Join Date: Dec 2004
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I once flew Dammam to Bahrain (50 miles) on a KLM 747 as part of AMS-BAH. I can't say it was fun; a jumbo flying slowly at low altitude does not feel very secure, especially during turns. Lots of varying engine and flap noises.
Sep 17, 2013, 11:30 pm
#49
Used to be shahadil
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Ccj -cjb and vice versa is what I have done countless number of times on a 321. At 60 miles its pretty short but the hills need to be cleared for which a climb to 10k feet is required. There is just so much happening in that short time of about 18 min and add the turbulence from the hill tops, it is not a comfortable journey for any passenger. I dont think it is a good idea at all to have such short routes. Thought the 747 does cok-Ccj which is again a 60 mile leg.
But then that's the biggest dilemma jet are going to have in the Middle East. What to fly direct and what to make one stop.
But then that's the biggest dilemma jet are going to have in the Middle East. What to fly direct and what to make one stop.
Sep 24, 2013, 8:33 am
#51
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: YYZ
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Will this mean the end of the Brussels Hub? My Gf has family in Burssles, and currently they are the only direct, non stop option from YYZ. They also have good fares.
Will they move there hub to the gulf going forward?
Will they move there hub to the gulf going forward?
Sep 25, 2013, 2:34 am
#52
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Location: VABB
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Canada & UAE have had tense relations in the past couple of years. Hence, future of the YYZ-BRU sector is currently uncertain. Incase, 9W/EY were to fly to Canada via AUH, EY would need to sweet-talk AC / Canada to get the approvals first.
Last edited by GuyFromBOM; Sep 26, 2013 at 3:40 am Reason: typo
Sep 25, 2013, 1:02 pm
#53
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 58
Ccj -cjb and vice versa is what I have done countless number of times on a 321. At 60 miles its pretty short but the hills need to be cleared for which a climb to 10k feet is required. There is just so much happening in that short time of about 18 min and add the turbulence from the hill tops, it is not a comfortable journey for any passenger. I dont think it is a good idea at all to have such short routes. Thought the 747 does cok-Ccj which is again a 60 mile leg.
But then that's the biggest dilemma jet are going to have in the Middle East. What to fly direct and what to make one stop.
But then that's the biggest dilemma jet are going to have in the Middle East. What to fly direct and what to make one stop.
Oct 24, 2013, 2:29 am
#56
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Err.. This is one of the highlights of the deal. Etihad have bought a stake in JetPrivilege too along with the airline.
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/Abou...cAlliance.aspx
An amount of US$150 million will be invested by Etihad Airways by way of a majority equity investment in our frequent flyer program "JetPrivilege", subject to appropriate regulatory and corporate approvals and final commercial agreements which are expected to be completed within the next six months.
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A key component of the wide-ranging partnership is expanded codesharing on flights with passengers benefiting from reciprocal ‘earn-and-burn’ rights on the airlines’ frequent flyer programs.
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A key component of the wide-ranging partnership is expanded codesharing on flights with passengers benefiting from reciprocal ‘earn-and-burn’ rights on the airlines’ frequent flyer programs.
Oct 24, 2013, 2:39 am
#57
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Err.. This is one of the highlights of the deal. Etihad have bought a stake in JetPrivilege too along with the airline.
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/Abou...cAlliance.aspx
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/Abou...cAlliance.aspx
Oct 24, 2013, 3:54 am
#58
Join Date: May 2010
Location: VABB
Programs: AI-FR, 9W-JP
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Err.. This is one of the highlights of the deal. Etihad have bought a stake in JetPrivilege too along with the airline.
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/Abou...cAlliance.aspx
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/Abou...cAlliance.aspx
A key component of the wide-ranging partnership is expanded codesharing on flights with passengers benefiting from reciprocal ‘earn-and-burn’ rights on the airlines’ frequent flyer programs.
However, there is no such confirmation / announcement yet about the merger of EYGuest & JP. Also its worth remembering, is that EY also holds stake in AB's TopBonus FFP, which is also aligned with oneWorld.
Were all of EY's FFP investments to come under a single brand, it would be awesome. ^ When, if at all, is it likely to happen..? Thats the important question.
Oct 24, 2013, 4:55 am
#59
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Err.. This is one of the highlights of the deal. Etihad have bought a stake in JetPrivilege too along with the airline.
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/Abou...cAlliance.aspx
http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/Abou...cAlliance.aspx
Oct 24, 2013, 9:41 am
#60
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My bad.. "Merge" is the wrong term. What I meant was when will the 1:1 earning ratio and status match kick in.