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Jet Airways: A Rise, Fall, and Final Demise Jet Airways, once a dominant player in India's aviation sector, commenced operations in 1993, evolving from an air taxi service to a full-service airline by 1995. International flights were added in 2004, followed by an initial public offering in 2005. The...
- Founded 1 April 1993
- Headquarters Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Key people Murari Lal Jalan (non-executive Chairman)
- Revenue ₹252 billion (US$2.9 billion) (FY 2017-18)
- Subsidiaries JetKonnect
- Website www.jetairways.com
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- Vistara, SpiceJet and Air Canada
JET Airways history
Last Updated : 11/03/25, 07:03 AM
Jet Airways: A Tumultuous Journey Jet Airways, granted scheduled airline status in 1995, rapidly expanded its domestic network. Early success saw it secure a significant market share, fueled by a substantial Boeing aircraft order. The airline's trajectory changed in 1997 when the Indian government r...
JET AIRWAYS NEWS
Jet Airways employees seek President's intervention for salary dues, emergency funds to airline
April 20, 2019 4:51 pm
Cash-starved Jet Airways, which has around 23,000 employees, has delayed payment of salaries to the employees, including pilots.
SpiceJet hires 100 pilots, 400 cabin and technical staff from Jet Airways
April 20, 2019 4:19 am
According to sources, a number of pilots and cabin attendants that have joined low-cost carriers like SpiceJet and IndiGo at a significant pay cut.
As aviation sector bleeds, Reliance looks at Jet Airways and Air India
April 20, 2019 9:30 am
Reliance is not among the parties that submitted an Expression of Interest (EoI) to the lenders for acquiring Jet Airways. One source, who did not wish to be identified, said it may join UAE-headquartered Etihad Airways in its bid at a later date
SpiceJet hires 500 Jet Airways employees, including 100 pilots
April 19, 2019 10:32 pm
Jet has offered to offload between 32.1 per cent to 75 per cent stake to an eligible investor after evaluating all bids. Till now, the lenders have received expression of interest (EoI) from four-five parties. The process is expected to conclude by May 10.
Air India hires from Jet, offers special fares, plans to lease 5 aircraft
April 19, 2019 9:32 am
Air India’s Chairman and Managing Director Ashwani Lohani said: “In tune with Air India’s role and responsibilities as the national carrier, we would be happy to alleviate this inconvenience by considering the possibility of operating a few B777 aircraft, on their established routes.”
Jet Airways flights grounded: Ticket prices of other airlines soar, travel operators in a fix
April 19, 2019 3:09 am
Jet Airways said it was informing all its passengers about the suspended flights via text, phone calls or other avenues, and would also refund the ticket money. The airline has issued a list of instructions on its website for the refund process.
Govt to allocate 440 vacant slots to other airlines to mitigate Jet vacuum
April 19, 2019 2:42 am
As many as 440 slots that are vacant at Delhi and Mumbai airports will be reallocated to other airlines on an interim basis through a “rational, fair and equitable” manner, Kharola said.
On Jet Airways' last flight, pilot announced: ‘We hope to fly again soon’
April 19, 2019 2:27 am
“This is our last flight. The operations have been temporarily suspended. We hope to fly again soon. When we do, do book with us.”
Jet Airways lenders to focus on bidding process; share price crashes 32.23%
April 19, 2019 2:42 am
If bidding process fails, airline to be taken to bankruptcy court.
From home loans to school fees, Jet Airways employees worry for their jobs
April 19, 2019 2:21 am
A Mumbai Central resident earns Rs 35,000 monthly by lifting cargo. His March salary remains pending, and there are four stomachs to feed.
