Jet Airways has announced the introduction of its third daily non-stop service to London Heathrow from Mumbai, starting October. The new flight is expected boost Jet Aitways’ passenger and cargo capacity between India and the United Kingdom by almost 33 per cent, allowing the airline to capitalise on the growing round-the-year demand being witnessed from EU and non-EU countries to India and other emerging economies.
The service enhances onward connectivity over London Heathrow to North America with partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. The airline said it will now offer improved connection time and 13 destinations over London to North America including Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Washington (Virginia).
“Jet Airways is delighted to offer a third non-stop service between Mumbai and London Heathrow. The new frequency will enable us to offer our guests seamless connectivity with partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic over London with a single baggage drop and through check-in,” said Jayaraj Shanmugam, chief commercial officer, Jet Airways.
According to the airline, air travel between India and the UK has shown a steady annual growth of nearly 10 per cent over the last few years.
The service will be operated on a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
