The return of JET KONNECT
Jan 27, 2011 | 1:22 pm
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The return of JET KONNECT
So effective March 1 a lot of domestic flights are reverting back to Jet Konnect - from what I can see key routes affected include MAA-DEL
BOM-CCU (evening deps), BOM-BLR and BOM MAA (SOME FLIGHTS)... there are others....
BOM-CCU (evening deps), BOM-BLR and BOM MAA (SOME FLIGHTS)... there are others....
Jan 27, 2011 | 1:23 pm
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now that i've shared this sad news - I must share my irritation...
9W is seriously messing with its customer base, toying with us with varying products - they need to get their act together and decide where they want to sit - either on top of the pyramid or in the middle... At least Indigo has always had a clear picture and direction...
This is not good for brand loyalty, product consistency etc etc... so much for all the noise about gourmet dining on domestic flights...
9W is seriously messing with its customer base, toying with us with varying products - they need to get their act together and decide where they want to sit - either on top of the pyramid or in the middle... At least Indigo has always had a clear picture and direction...
This is not good for brand loyalty, product consistency etc etc... so much for all the noise about gourmet dining on domestic flights...
Jan 27, 2011 | 1:34 pm
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Jan 27, 2011 | 1:58 pm
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Hmmm ... it is probably 1hr+ from HYD-BOM, before you connect to the EWR flight. I wouldn't lose sleep fretting over service on this leg 
Jan 27, 2011 | 10:49 pm
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sucks....i am a big jet loyalist but this is very disappointing news....
Jan 28, 2011 | 1:12 am
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It's bad. MAA-DEL is one of the longest Metro route and given a opportunity to experience the product.
So is the same aircrafts are being used only with different soft product or the Aircrafts are different as well?
So is the same aircrafts are being used only with different soft product or the Aircrafts are different as well?
Jan 28, 2011 | 3:48 am
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all the konnect flights i have been on have had only 2 business class rows....
Jan 28, 2011 | 3:57 am
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On MAA-DEL with an EFT of 2:30 plus atc issues you effectively spend 3 to 3hrs 15 on an aircraft. This is where IT wins in the premium cabin - 9W's proffessionalism doesn't mask a poor product.
Jan 28, 2011 | 4:04 am
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Just spoke to some 9W regional execs who were clueless about the change - it appears that this is seasonal from April 15th the flights going 9wK return to full service.
Guess 9W will feed you seasonally....
Guess 9W will feed you seasonally....
Jan 28, 2011 | 6:09 am
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Jan 28, 2011 | 7:26 am
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In Dec, two of my DEL-BLR flights were changed by 9w schedulers from mainline to Konnect. And even though I had paid for "mainline" Premiere, I was rebooked in Konnect Select without any refund or reduction in fare! Only option was to move to a departure 12 hours earlier, that was still offering Premiere. 