Delta/KLM to codeshare with Jet Airways (9W) to/from India
Apr 6, 2019, 6:14 pm
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I am booked on 9W coming back from india in J next month. sigh...
Apr 6, 2019, 11:59 pm
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Apr 7, 2019, 1:13 am
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Apr 7, 2019, 6:38 am
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Why? I can't imagine anyone willingly booking any trip that involves them. I had two that I booked a month ago before i realized the trouble. I was able to cancel one and I flew the other (AMS-BOM) last week. I had a KLM backup plan for that flight if it didn't go. It went on time, but no IFE on the whole plane and no amenity kits in J. Many of the J seats didn't recline. They obviously don't have the $ to make repairs.
Apr 7, 2019, 6:48 am
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Why? I can't imagine anyone willingly booking any trip that involves them. I had two that I booked a month ago before i realized the trouble. I was able to cancel one and I flew the other (AMS-BOM) last week. I had a KLM backup plan for that flight if it didn't go. It went on time, but no IFE on the whole plane and no amenity kits in J. Many of the J seats didn't recline. They obviously don't have the $ to make repairs.
Apr 7, 2019, 7:20 am
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Apr 7, 2019, 11:17 am
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Why? I can't imagine anyone willingly booking any trip that involves them. I had two that I booked a month ago before i realized the trouble. I was able to cancel one and I flew the other (AMS-BOM) last week. I had a KLM backup plan for that flight if it didn't go. It went on time, but no IFE on the whole plane and no amenity kits in J. Many of the J seats didn't recline. They obviously don't have the $ to make repairs.
I would consider it for as far out in time as DL would allow me to book it using SkyMiles.
Apr 8, 2019, 4:12 am
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I remember flying Kingfisher when they were bordering on bankruptcy and they didn't have any drinks in Business. Food was also very limited and no IFE. I am not nervous of flying but that 8hr flight from LHR was a scary one. If they can't afford to carry $1000 worth of drinks on a flight then how can they afford to pay for the airplanes upkeep.
Apr 8, 2019, 5:58 am
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Honestly, I would love for 9W to go under, such a horrible experience and I would love for them to be replaced by literally anyone.
I can still imagine a trip or two to DEL in the next 12 months, and I'm still debating my flight options, but 9W was never an option.
I can still imagine a trip or two to DEL in the next 12 months, and I'm still debating my flight options, but 9W was never an option.
Apr 8, 2019, 8:41 am
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The big question is what will Delta (and Skyteam) have in India if 9W does fully collapse? There are only 2 other full-service airlines - Air India and Vistara. Air India is already wrapped up in Star Alliance, and Vistara is good, but new and has limited routes.
Apr 8, 2019, 10:23 am
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Apr 8, 2019, 2:45 pm
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Flew Jet on BLR-AMS on the the A330 just now. Crew was EXCEPTIONAL. Food was mediocre - but all present. Alcohol was normal, got amenity kits (nicer than my last trip). Lounge access was offered and honored.
However, IFE was completely down (thank god I had preloaded my iPad). Biz class cabin was half empty - everyone's seats seemed to work.
Their seats are still way better than Air France to BLR!
This was Delta ticketed - and I tried to switch out beforehand but Delta was inflexible.
-Shaown
However, IFE was completely down (thank god I had preloaded my iPad). Biz class cabin was half empty - everyone's seats seemed to work.
Their seats are still way better than Air France to BLR!
This was Delta ticketed - and I tried to switch out beforehand but Delta was inflexible.
-Shaown
Apr 8, 2019, 5:02 pm
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Apr 9, 2019, 12:09 am
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i take around 2 return flights on them a month, on a sector where 9w does/did not operate....i'm very pleased with the airline....