Both airlines will implement a codeshare agreement, so customers can connect via the Heathrow Airport in London to Mexico City, Delhi,and Mumbai.
The codeshare agreement will go into effect on May 1, 2018.
Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline and Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will enable their codeshare sales today, which will allow passengers to travel to and from both countries by connecting via London to Mexico City, Delhi or Mumbai, as of May 1 this year.
This agreement will provide passengers better connectivity options and access to both airlines’ route networks, which will help strengthen trade and tourism between both countries, thathave experienced a 15% annual growth rate over the last three years.
Aeromexico will put its “AM” code on the direct flights offered by Jet Airways from London to cities in India. In turn, Jet Airways will put its “9W” code on flights operated by Aeromexico from London to Mexico’s capital city.
Anko van der Werff,Aeromexico?s Chief Revenue Officer,said:“The start of this codeshare agreement is further proof that Aeromexico continues to work to connect its customers to the most important regions of the world, which is why it was fundamental to have this alliance with our partner Jet Airways, in order to offer better connectivity options for our passengers to India, a country featuring continued growth of its economic activities and diverse tourism industry.”
Commenting on this development, Mr. Gaurang Shetty, Whole Time Director, “This is an important agreement for the Jet Airways, as it enables us to offer our guests more connectivity options to Mexico which is gaining more and more attraction with the discerning Indian traveler looking for new experiences. We are confident that this relationship will help facilitate demand for not only leisure but also in the fast growing trade and business cooperation areas between both nations.”
As part of this agreement, customers of both airlines will also enjoy the benefit of earning miles with the Jet Privilege and Club Premier Loyalty programs, when traveling on this codeshare flights.
About Grupo Aeromexico
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation services and promote passenger loyalty programs in Mexico. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, offers more than 600 daily flights and operates its main hub out of Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans more than 90 cities on three continents including 44 in Mexico, 22 in the United States, 15 in Latin America, four in Canada, four in Europe, and three in Asia.
Grupo Aeromexico’s fleet of close to 130 aircraft includes Boeing 787 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 170 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase up to 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 MAX 737 airliners and ten B787-9 Dreamliners.
As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, which is celebrating its 18th anniversary this year, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 177 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 672 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options with its codeshare partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, and WestJet with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. www.aeromexico.com www.skyteam.com
Aeromexico is represented by Discover the World in Greece.
About Jet Airways
Jet Airways is India’s premier international airline which operates flights to 65 destinations, including India and overseas. Jet Airways’ robust domestic India network spans the length and breadth of the country covering metro cities, state capitals,and emerging destinations. Beyond India, Jet Airways operates flights to key international destinations in South East Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Europe and North America.
The Jet Airways Group currently operates a fleet of 120 aircraft, comprising Boeing 777-300 ERs, Airbus A330-200/300, Next Generation Boeing 737s, and ATR 72-500/600s.
Jet Airways, together with Air Berlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Alitalia, Etihad Airways, Regional Etihad operated by Darwin Airline, and NIKI, are Etihad Airways Partners. Etihad Airways is part of the Etihad Aviation Group, which also holds minority equity stakes in each one of these airlines.
For more information, please visit the official Jet Airways website at www.jetairways.com
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