Alitalia and Jet Airways today exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that confirms the airlines’ intention to operate codeshare flights to start in the Winter season of 2010 * (subject to government approvals).
The agreement will mean Jet Airways customers around the world will be able to fly to new Italian destinations, served by Alitalia. Alitalia customers will be able to fly directly from Italy to India with new destinations.
Jet Airways will operate daily direct services between Milan Malpensa and New Delhi starting on December 5, 2010.
Under the proposed deal, Jet Airways could place its two-letter ‘9W’ code on selected services operated by Alitalia. In turn, Alitalia could place its ‘AZ’ code on Jet Airways’ selected services, including flights between Italy and India* (subject to government approvals). The agreement strengthens Alitalia’s offer from the Milan Malpensa Airport and will contribute to the growth of Alitalia and SkyTeam on the Far East market, where the alliance already holds a leadership position.
Further to codeshare opportunities the cooperation agreement between Alitalia and Jet Airways covers frequent flyers program partnerships, ground activities and cargo services.
Naresh Goyal, Jet Airways’ chairman, said: “India and Italy share strong ties, ranging across leisure and business tourism and commercial trade. Thanks to the MOU signed today we will be able to offer our customers a wider access to Italy’s top destinations, with Italy’s premium airline”.
Roberto Colaninno, Alitalia’s chairman said “The MOU with Jet Airways is a further step in Alitalia’s strategy of growing on the global marketplace, and follows the key agreements that Alitalia already signed with Aeroflot, Etihad and Vietnam Airlines”.
About Alitalia
Alitalia – Compagnia Aerea Italiana (www.alitalia.com) arises from the merger of the networks, fleets and operations of the two main Italian carriers, Alitalia and Air One. Alitalia flies to 78 destinations worldwide – 25 in Italy and 53 in the rest of the world – with a fleet of 159 aircrafts. The airline operates around 5,000 flights per week. For further details: Alitalia Corporate Communications, Tel: + 39 06 6563 0817 [email protected]
About Jet Airways
Jet Airways is India’s premier international airline and among the world’s fastest growing airlines: It operates Economy, Première and First Class services on its network covering 65 destinations. Including flights operated by its low cost subsidiary Jet Lite, the Group sells over 75 destinations with a combined fleet of 112 aircrafts. Jet Airways Konnect is Jet Airways’ no-frills service on key domestic routes. For further details: Jet Airways Corporate Communications, Tel +91 11 4609 5000 – [email protected]
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