Jet Airways is betting big on students from Chennai who are spurring its revenue and availing benefits of its eduJetter programme, which offers benefits to Indian students with confirmed admissions to universities and institutions abroad.
With more than five lakh students from India expected to travel abroad for studies this year, Jet Airways hopes that Chennai students, whose numbers have gone up by over 55pc to avail eduJetter programme, will likely to drive the students' programme this year.
A Jet Airways release said that since the programme’s launch in 2009, Jet Airways programme has seen growth in Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
eduJetter includes a host of benefits which include an exceptional baggage allowance of up to 69 kg stagged and checked-in till the final destination,7500 JPMiles,8pc discount on Base fare, as well as a bouquet of partner benefits such as Forex Card from Cox & Kings, free SIM card with exclusive calling rates from Uniconnect, as well as 10pc discount on JetEscapes travel/holiday packages.
Jet Airways has also simplified the entire process of eduJetter application and booking, as part of enhancing the appeal of the programme. The new, automatic application process is extremely user-friendly and allows students to apply in three simple steps – book a flight ticket, visit the eduJetter page on the Jet Airways website (www.jetairways.com) to fill an online request form. The student then receives an updated ticket from the airline with applicable eduJetter benefits within 72 hours.
The eduJetter programme has been expanded to include flights operated by Jet Airways’ 21 codeshare partners such as Etihad Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas andVirgin Atlantic which offers students to reach 200+ destinations in North America, 100+ destinations in Europe and an equally robust network in the East. With its codeshare partners, Jet Airways has assured connectivity from 40+ destinations in India to almost anywhere in the world via the airlines’ gateways in Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris (Charles De Gaulle), London Heathrow, and Abu Dhabi offering seamless travel with through check-in and baggage tagged till the final destination.
For more information, students may log on to jetairways.com/eduJetter or call on 1800 225522 or 02239893333
