Jet Airways to introduce First Class
 

Yup, just got the e-mail, before flying back on 9w462, MAA-BOM tonight! ^

It reads as follows:

"There is a change in the air!

As a Jet Privilege member you're amongst the first to know about an exciting new change. A change that's going to set new standards in the aviation industry, a change that'll make you feel proud as a Jet Privilege member. In fact, it's going to completely - change the way you fly.

Welcome aboard Jet Airways.
To take your flying experience to great new heights, we're adding all-new Airbus 330-200s and Boeing 777-300ERs to our young fleet. Notice the new logo design? Our new livery now sports a bold new attitude and a fresh new look. Even our new designer uniforms are a welcome change.

Introducing our all-new First Class.
Privacy on a plane? Now that's a change. Our new First Class gives you your own private space in the sky. A private suite that lavishes you with a host of luxuries, from fine dining to a cosy flat bed, it's sure to change the way you fly in luxury for the better.

Smart new Premiere.
Our redesigned Premiere now features a new 'herringbone' seat configuration that provides easy aisle access for all passengers. It surrounds you with a wall of privacy, provides more personal space and is the most comfortable way to fly for business.

Spacious new Economy.
Jet Airways, is the first airline in the world to install new ergonomically designed seats that offer more space, reduce pressure on your body and our adjustable "Hammock" head rest and a unique foot net will give you added support, especially on long journeys. So now you can arrive at your destination more refreshed. How's that for a change?

Our new advanced in-flight entertainment system, new menus, a casual dry bar and cabin design with a unique mood lighting systems are some of the many changes we've made to ensure you have a refreshing and comfortable flying experience.

So change the way you fly. Discover more at www.jetairways.com.

Yours sincerely,
For Jet Airways (India) Ltd.

Commencing on select flights from 5th May 2007, on Mumbai - London - Mumbai route on our all-new Airbus 330-200s and Boeing 777-300ERs and will be progressively introduced on our other international long haul routes. Subject to government approval. Conditions apply."

Here's the New 777-300ER!
 

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1197807/M/

The new color scheme is not to my liking....they could have extended the new graphics from the forward to the after section, under the blue trim...new font too benign...

Looks like a new C as well...herringbone would imply seats like VS/NZ, wouldn't it?

Exactly, and just like BA as well..

However, I prefer the current layout on the Airbuses, with the SAA biz seats - these are absolutely the best, if you are traveling with a companion....if not, I guess the "herringbone" layout is better...lot of privacy, and you can sleep... (but they are not long enough for me :( )

I have no idea why only 30 biz seats - they should have added more biz, less economy, but I think they will make enough out of the economy folks too! ;)

And upon further observation, they are copying SQ to the hilt (for F)!

The new livery is not very good, but definitely better than the old livery. I sincerely hope 9W hasn't introduced the same yellow/orange colors in their new cabin crew uniforms. That would be the absolute worst. On a side note, Air Sahara's new name would be Jetlite

Actually, they have!

The women are wearing **bright** yellow, and men dark blue, according to the GIF file (now absent from the e-mail), and this is *after* the DEL customer service rep was commenting on how awful the "old" (10 years ago?) yellow ones were, which used to get dirty immediately....

So, I guess we have to wait and watch....

View in IE...my Firefox seems to have problems with the size.

http://www.jetairways.com/msib21/Fro...ash/flash.html

http://www.jetairways.com/msib21/Fro...ash/flash.html

Now to figure out how to afford F on this :D

New Cabin Crew Uniforms
 

Here's a link to the new cabin crew uniforms. I just couldn't look at the image without blinking my eyes. Yellow looks so bright and glaring. That's too much yellow. IMO, yellow is a wrong choice for cabin crews. The new employee uniform sporting a traditional Indian saree looks much better.

Right - I made a joke about this to the FA tonight on 9w470...she said that they were getting them "next month"! :eek:

Make sure you bring your sunglasses everyone! :cool:

PS: The second image you quoted, was the JetLite (Sahara) uniform, I think...

Upgrade coupons, upgrade coupons.....;) :p

(Just got mail confirmation on plat - don't have to do the run tomorrow....^ , they had mercy on me....for "feedback" on multiple occasions, I hope!)

You'll need 4 upgrade coupons for BOM-BRU-EWR right? I wonder if 9W will status match :D

Not too sure where you got that from? :confused: No herringbone layout in Club World for BA. Although there is in FIRST.

http://www.newclubworld.com

If anything seating is in a 'ying-yang' layout.

The revamp does sound interesting though, about time OW courted them and brought them on-board, although having never flown on them they appear to be a quality airline and the trip reviews i've read here FT have seemed positive.

That being said it sounds as though they are using VS' business class seats and the SQ First class seats, bearing that in mind perhaps they are closer to *A? :(

link doesn't work for me in IE either :confused:

The F seat looks more like EK's private cabin - look at the door on the left of the image...