Jet-Etihad announces limited period 20-50 per cent discounts on domestic and international flights

Naresh Goyal-promoted Jet Airways, which recently completed sales of 24% stake to Etihad Airways, has announced 20-50% special limited period discount on fares across 135 international destinations of the two carriers.

"Both economy and business class travellers of Jet Airways and Etihad Airways availing this special offer will enjoy a flat 20-50% discount to celebrate the strategic alliance," the airline said in a release. The discount would be offered on base fare as well as fuel surcharge on domestic flights and only on base fare on international routes.

The 72-hour introductory joint special fare offer will be available from July 25 to July 27 for a travel period between September 1 and June 15, 2015 for flights within India and between September 1 and November 30 this year for flights to international destinations. The offer is limited to tickets purchased in India.

"The special introductory offer is a celebration to mark the formalisation of the strategic alliance between Etihad Airways and Jet Airways," said Gaurang Shetty, senior vice-president (commercial), Jet Airways.

Etihad Airways General Manager in India Neerja Bhatia said, "This partnership has many benefits for all stakeholders be it the two airlines or the aviation sector. However, it is our customers who will benefit the most with more choice, better connections and good value for money."