Vizag International Airport

csperi · Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 65

Dear all...
Thats a good news for all of us... Now they have updated on the official website as well (Jetairways).. still we dont have much flights in the evening..

vibgyor · Joined: 12 Jun 2006 Posts: 54

Jet Airways expands domestic network launches new daily flights from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam, Goa & Pune, effective September 15, 2008
04 Sep 2008

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will introduce three new daily services from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam, Goa and Pune, effective September 15, 2008.

Jet Airways will operate services on these sectors with its new, state-of-the-art ATR 72-500 aircraft.

Jet Airways’ flight 9W 3441 (Pune-Hyderabad) will depart Pune at 0610 hrs and arrive Hyderabad at 0815 hrs. On the return leg, flight 9W 3446 (Hyderabad-Pune) will depart Hyderabad at 1925 hrs and arrive Pune at 2130 hrs. These new flights provide convenience of same day return between Pune and Hyderabad for Business Travellers.

Jet Airways’ flight 9W 3442 (Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam) will depart Hyderabad at 0900 hrs, and arrive in Visakhapatnam at 1030 hrs. On the return journey, flight 9W 3443 will depart Visakhapatnam at 1100 hrs and arrive Hyderabad at 1230 hrs. Visakhapatnam will be the 45th destination in Jet Airways’ domestic network.

Jet Airways’ flight 9W 3444 (Hyderabad-Goa) will depart Hyderabad at 1355 hrs and arrive Goa at 1530 hrs. On the return, flight 9W 3445 (Goa-Hyderabad) will depart Goa at 1600 hrs and arrive Hyderabad at 1735 hrs.

Announcing the launch of these new services, Jet Airways’ CEO, Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer said, “Jet Airways is delighted to add Visakhapatnam to its extensive domestic network. With the launch of its new services from Hyderabad to Pune, Goa and Visakhapatnam, the airline will further enhance regional connectivity in line with passenger demand from and to these cities.”

About Jet Airways:
Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 85 aircraft, which includes 10 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, 10 Airbus A330-200 aircraft, 54 classic and next generation Boeing 737-400/700/800/900 aircraft and 11 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft. With an average fleet age of 4.28 years, the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleet in the world. Jet Airways operates over 385 flights daily.
Flights to 64 destinations span the length and breadth of India and beyond, including New York (both JFK and Newark), San Francisco, Toronto, Brussels, London (Heathrow), Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Bangkok, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha and Abu Dhabi. The airline plans to extend its international operations to other cities in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia in phases with the introduction of additional wide-body aircraft into its fleet.

About JetLite :
JetLite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Airways India Ltd. and was acquired by Jet Airways in April 2007. Positioned as a value based Airline, JetLite promises to offer value for money fares. JetLite currently operates a fleet of 24 aircraft, which includes 17 Boeing 737 series and 7 Canadian Regional Jets 200 Series. JetLite operates 141 flights every day to 30 domestic destinations and 2 international destinations (Kathmandu and Colombo).
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Sir · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:12 am Post subject: Vizag ahead

Flying Cats takes off

Miss India-Earth 2008 takes grooming class for the students

The institute offers a three-year degree and a one-year diploma programme

Some 23 students have enrolled for the first batch

Get, set, Go: Femina Miss India 2008, Tanvi Vyas, interacting with the airhostess trainees at Flying Cats in Visakhapatnam on Monday. —

VISAKHAPATNAM: Reigning Femina Miss India 2008 and India’s representative for the coming Miss Earth Contest Tanvi Vyas launched the first academic year of the Flying Cats here on Monday.

Terming it as a complete airhostess training school, she took a grooming session for the students to announce the beginning of the three-year degree and one-year diploma course.

Flying Cats is offering the courses for cabin crew in collaboration with Annamalai University.

The institute offers a three-year degree and a one-year diploma programme and the courses are open to students from all streams with 10+2 qualifications.

Briefing the press after the launch, the Centre Director of the institute Venkatesh Rao said that there is a huge demand for qualified mid-air and ground handling operators in the aviation sector and the courses would focus on all aspects of aspects of aviation, hospitality and travel and tourism.

He informed that the aviation industry is on the boom and by 2010 it is estimated that 15 new airlines will start their operations in India. “This would bring 450 new aircrafts and create over 40,000 mid-air placements and about 80,000 ground handling jobs,” he said.

The institute was started on August 6, this year, and 23 students have enrolled for the first batch.

Interacting with the aspirants, Tanvi Vyas stressed upon grooming, communication skills and personality development.

“Grooming is very important for success in any career.

A well-groomed person will always have an edge over the rest. Grooming covers a whole gamut of activities like personality development, etiquette, communication and body language,” she said.

The students later had a free-flowing chat with the beauty pageant and wished her success for the coming Miss Earth contest, which will be held in Philippines from November 9.
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Sir