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Jet to start BOM-JNB
I heard a couple of weeks back, from an inside source, that 9W's got plans to start a Mumbai-Jo'burg service. Not sure if this complements the existing SAA service on that same route, or if it is a compete. If the latter, then I suspect the SAA-9W tie up / codeshare will stop. Any updates?
I also googled this, and found: March 2008: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/..._10025084.html Jan 2010: http://www.dancewithshadows.com/avia...sburg-flights/ |
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Interesting... I wonder if they will have the loads to make this route worthwhile.
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Well - if they tie up with SAA that makes a very useful route to connect to places in east and west africa, or onestop to europe as an alternative to the middle east.
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interesting - would be glad to see this route added, but SAA is not bad though.
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Originally Posted by hserus
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Well - if they tie up with SAA that makes a very useful route to connect to places in east and west africa, or onestop to europe as an alternative to the middle east.
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for people who want more miles, sure :) i see it as more of a feeder for the east and west africa markets though - it'd still be ultralong haul to the USA right?
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In time for the World Cup or not?
Beyond the benefits of more options to more of Africa that this would open up, this might make for two more much more direct options to get between India and Brazil (and maybe even Argentina). |
Originally Posted by hserus
(Post 13330459)
for people who want more miles, sure :) i see it as more of a feeder for the east and west africa markets though - it'd still be ultralong haul to the USA right?
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Originally Posted by Mr. Bean
(Post 13337736)
yeah, it's really not a practical stop point for going to the US (JNB-US is longer than most US-India routes). On the other hand, it's great for south america (GRU/GIG or PBM (?!))
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I think this route makes sense, at least based on my inability to book a D-class ticket BOM-JNB, there must be premium loads. However, I don't think the SA flight is daily--maybe Jet will offer to split the week w/SA, so there is a daily flight.
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SA doesn't partners with 9W. Only AI.
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I have never flown on this route, how are the load factors?
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There is an indian poulation in quite a few african countries aside of South africa and with SAA's local connections, would make sense for the Indian diasporic community there..
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Originally Posted by quarryking
(Post 13368358)
There is an indian poulation in quite a few african countries aside of South africa and with SAA's local connections, would make sense for the Indian diasporic community there..
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Originally Posted by AJLondon
(Post 13409709)
Here is a quick summary of what's in the release: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced that it will commence daily non-stop flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg from April 14th, 2010. The airline will introduce services to the Rainbow Nation using a new state-of-the-art Airbus 330-200 aircraft. ... Flight 9W 242 will depart Mumbai at 0205 hours, arriving in Johannesburg at 0735 hrs. On the return leg, flight 9W 241 will depart Johannesburg at 1100 hrs, arriving in Mumbai at 2330 hrs.* ... Return Economy fares from various Indian cities start from INR 35,595 while return Premiere (Business Class) fares start from INR 1,16,020.** EDIT: Darn, no such luck during World Cup season (rt ai ~65K INR). Oh well. |
Great news. I am guessing their upgrade vouchers required for this segment will be 3 or around 50k miles.
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Thank You, Jet Airways ............ I can finally say good bye to both SAA and Emirates.
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Originally Posted by Shawn02139
(Post 13345840)
I think this route makes sense, at least based on my inability to book a D-class ticket BOM-JNB, there must be premium loads. However, I don't think the SA flight is daily--maybe Jet will offer to split the week w/SA, so there is a daily flight.
Never bothered to fly this route though, so can't comment further. |
Originally Posted by lallyr
(Post 13412187)
Great news. I am guessing their upgrade vouchers required for this segment will be 3 or around 50k miles.
but they have a special offer till the 31st of may where you can redeem your miles at a 25% discount....so redemption in economy will be 20,250 & 40,500 for business.... |
Great news!! Have only flown Jet domestically (fabulous) and JetKonnect (no comment). In three weeks trying out J SIN-BOM, very excited about that too.
Just one question. Why the dreadful departure time? Wouldn't it make sense to have a morning departure ex BOM and an afternoon return from JNB to maximise connection possibilities? This is a pet peeve of mine, getting quite sick of these 0200-0400 departures :( Good luck anyways!! |
Since this route is starting in April, would there be any chance to redeem miles for a seat?
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Originally Posted by soriano
(Post 13575198)
Since this route is starting in April, would there be any chance to redeem miles for a seat?
Jet has already advertised that it wants JP members to redeem for seats on this route... |
Originally Posted by soriano
(Post 13575198)
Since this route is starting in April, would there be any chance to redeem miles for a seat?
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Anyone fly this route as yet? I know the flight is only 2 days old!!!!
Feedback appreciated. |
Any updates? Any one fly Jet on the JNB route as yet? If so, Service in J?
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