Jet Airways India Ltd has announced that Qantas and the Company on August 10, 2006 announced a codeshare arrangement that will expand Qantas´ network within India from September 06, subject to government approval.
Executive General Manager Qantas Airlines John Borghetti said the codeshare on the Company meant that Qantas now offered a greater than daily frequency between Sydney and Mumbai when combined with the existing Qantas thrice weekly Airbus A330-300 services. In addition, Perth gains a daily codeshare connection to Mumbai.
The Company´s Chief Executive Officer, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, said the airline was pleased to partner with Qantas and launch the codeshare service on the Delhi-Singapore and Mumbai-Singapore routes.
"Australia is a popular destination in the Indian market and the codeshare service will offer a seamless experience on the India-Australia route," Mr Prock-Schauer said.
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn points oil the codeshare services.
The new codeshare services are available for sale from August 14.