Jet operates 'Flight of Inspiration' for spastics

Bangalore, November 14, 2006: Jet Airways, India's premier airline, on the occasion of Children's day operated today a Flight of Inspiration for the children of Spastic Society of Karnataka. The Honourable Governor of Karnataka Mr. T N Chaturvedi was present as Chief Guest to interact with the children and flagged off the flight. This is the second flight operated by Jet Airways on this special occasion and follows the Flight of Fantasy, which flew children from different NGOs in Mumbai on Sunday 12th November 2006.

The Flight of Inspiration 9W 1672 took off at 1440hrs from Bangalore's HAL Airport flew over the city of Bangalore towards Mysore and returned in 45 minutes.

The wonderful experience began when the children were checked-in for this special flight at the airport. The group was then escorted to the Lounge and waited patiently for their "Flight of Inspiration". The sight of airplanes taking off and landing excited the young guests who were patiently explained the many facets of airline operations by Jet Airways' staff.

The fuel for the flight was provided free of charge by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). The children thoroughly enjoyed this experience and were presented with Jet Airways mementos such as aircraft models. Sky Gourmet served snacks to 100 children. The Landing and Navigational charges were especially waived off by HAL.

The Flight of Inspiration experience culminated with child magician Karun displaying his skills in the midst of children at the HAL airport.

This flight was amongst several similar Flights that Jet Airways has operated since commencing operations in 1993, in support of special children on the occasion of Children's Day

About Jet Airways:

Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 46 classic and next generation Boeing 737-400/700/800/900 aircraft, 3 Airbus A340-300E aircraft, 1 Airbus A330-200 aircraft and 8 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft. With an average fleet of 5.3 years, the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleet in the world. Jet Airways' operates over 330 daily flights to 49 destinations that span the length and breadth of India and beyond including London Heathrow in U.K., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Colombo in Sri Lanka, and Kathmandu in Nepal.