Jet Airways commenced operations in 1998. The airline specialized in ultra-cheap business and economy fares. In 2002, the airline was closed and re-opened in 2004 as Econoair.
History[]
Morton James founded Jet Airways in 1998 as an airline for budget travelers. After financial difficulties in 2002, the airline closed. In 2004 it re-opened as a no-frills budget airline, Econoair.
Fleet[]
| Aircraft | # operated | passengers | dates operated | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 757-200 | 3 | 12C/190Y | 1998-2002 | |
| Boeing 767-300ER | 1 | 26C/243Y | 2000-2002 | |
| Boeing 757-300 | 3 | 18C/225Y | 1999-2002 | |
| Lockheed L-1011 Tristar | 1 | 24C/232Y | 1998-2000, 2002 | operated by Air Zarco until 767-300ER arrived. Operated in Mid-2002 again after Flight 303 crashed |
Destinations[]
North America
- Toronto (YYZ)
- Montreal (YUL)
- Seattle (SEA)
- Boston (BOS)
- Washington, DC (IAD)
- Miami (MIA)
Europe
- Dublin (DUB)
- London (LHR)
- Amsterdam (AMS)
- Madrid (MAD)
- Milan (MXP)
- Barcelona (BCN)
- Brussels (BRU)
- Paris (CDG)
In-Flight[]
Service[]
All passengers were offered a complimentary 3-course meal and complimentary beverages. Passengers in business class had personal seatback TV. Passengers in Economy class had overhead TV.
Crew[]
The airline used a variety of positions for their cabin crew, including: Purser, Assistant Purser, Flight Attendant II and Flight Attendant I.
Incidents & Accidents[]
On July 17, 2001, Jet Airways Flight 303 crashed after loosing power after take-off at Paris. The plane was bound for Boston. All of the 263 passengers and crew perished. The Boeing 767-300ER in the accident, ZC-XDW was just 0.8 years old.