Jet Airways deploys Boeing 777 on Delhi-Singapore route
Jet Airways has introduced its first class services on daily flights between Delhi and Singapore, with the deployment of its Boeing 777 jetliner on this route. The aircraft, with its three-class configuration has commenced operating on the sector. The service, flight 9W 18, departs Delhi at 0935 hrs IST and arrives in Singapore at 1800 hrs (local time). The return leg, 9W 17 will depart Singapore at 1940 hrs (local time) and land in Delhi at 2300 hrs IST.
The aircraft offers a configuration of eight first class suites, 30 lie-flat beds in premiere and 308 and seats in economy. The deployment of the largest aircraft in its fleet is also said to allow Jet Airways to offer significantly larger cargo capacity, providing more flexibility in transporting various types of consignments, including perishables, pharmaceuticals, machinery and industrial goods between Delhi and Singapore.
Jet Airways has seen an increase in air traffic between Delhi, Singapore and beyond to ASEAN region.
Jayaraj Shanmugam, chief commercial officer, Jet Airways, said, “Introduction of first class service due to deployment of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Delhi-Singapore route will enable our guests to experience the ‘Joy of Flying’ given a completely relaxed and an extremely comfortable flying experience. Guests get to experience our exceptional, award-winning product and our ‘Guest First’ service philosophy, helping to deliver unmatched service excellence in the skies.”