Saturday, January 29, 2011

Air india Free Baggage allowance for travel from London

Passengers holding tickets for travel originating London effective 22July09 are entitled to the following free baggage allowances for adult and child

London-India (except Amritsar) or London-India (except Amritsar)-London
First Class 60kgs
Executive Class 50kgs
Economy Class 46kgs

London-Amritsar or London-Amritsar-London
First Class 60kgs
Executive Class 50kgs
Economy Class 28kgs

London-Kathmandu or London–Kathmandu–London
First Class 50kgs
Executive Class 40kgs
Economy Class 35kgs

London-Dhaka or London–Dhaka–London
First Class 50kgs
Executive Class 40kgs
Economy Class 35kgs

London–South East /Far East or London–South East/Far East–London
Executive Class 40kgs
Economy Class 32kgs

London-Toronto or London-Toronto-London
First/Executive Class 2 pieces of 32kgs each
Economy 2 pieces of 23kgs each

This allowance is only applicable for tickets issued from London as a through fare (i.e. point to point) to India including domestic points via Mumbai or Delhi on AI/IC. It is not valid for separate sector fares used for travel on domestic India routes.
The weight of one piece must not exceed 32kgs as per EU regulation
The checked in baggage allowance for infants is 10Kgs.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Air India offers Islanders’ Super Savers for Port Blair

Air India offers “Islanders’ Super Savers for Port Blair” a Special 4 coupon Super Saver is being launched for sale in Port Blair with travel originating from Port Blair for Chennai / Kolkata. Revised Booklet price for Islander’ Super Savers for Port Blair w.e.f. 13th January 2011.




The details are as under:
UDF  and any other additional charges, if introduced  and  made applicable to be collected at the point / time of departure or at the time of endorsing the ticket.

Highlights of Islanders’ super Savers for Port Blair

Islanders’ Super savers for Port Blair facilitates individual Passengers traveling between Port Blair and Chennai and Kolkota, originating from Port Blair. FFP mileage points 250 per coupon will be credited for every 4 coupon tickets.

  • Validity period of sale : With effect from 23rd October, 2010 till 31st March,2011.
  • Restriction : First coupon to originate from Port Blair and subsequent coupons can be used
    for travel between Port Blair and Chennai/Kolkota in any order.
  • Multiple Users : Not Permitted.
  • Ticketing : AI Booking Offices & agents through VMPD in the state of Andaman & Car Nicobar
  • Discounts : No discounts will be allowed
  • Combination : Not combinable with any other promotion.
  • Child & Infant fares : No Child & Infant fare allowed.
  • Restrictions : Non-Refundable/Non-Endorsable.
  • Refunds : Not allowed.
  • Validity Extension : Ticket validity can be extended for three months on payment of Rs.1000/ -
    per coupon.
  • Corporate House Benefits : Permitted.
  • Revalidation :
    • Change in sector / Date of Travel / Flight Number upto one hour before departure permitted at  Rs. 500/- per coupon within validity of the ticket, provided the origin station remains IXZ.
    • Revalidation of No Show coupon is permitted at a Charge of Rs.1000/- per coupon, within the  validity of the ticket.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Spicejet check-in Procedures

    Passengers require valid identification (ID) documents to be carried for the contract of carriage to be fulfilled. Guests not in possession of valid ID cannot be accepted for boarding.

    In order to ensure that our simplified booking procedure are not in any way misused and to protect the interest of our valued guests, we require valid identification documents to be carried by the guests at the time of entry into the airport. The identification proof should be produced at the time of check-in & must be in possession of the guests throughout the journey.The following are considered to be valid photo identification documents:

        * Valid Passport
        * Valid Driving License
        * Election Photo Identification Card
        * PAN card issued by the Income Tax department
        * Photo identity card issued by the employer, being government and reputed private sector organizations

    In case the guests do not posses any of the above documents, they should carry any other relevant attested document that contains a recent photograph of the traveling guests. Guests booking through travel agents and who do not possess any of the valid photo ID documents indicated above should affix a recent passport size photo on the itinerary and have the seal of the travel agent stamped on the photograph. Itinerary Printouts with the name of the Guest will be checked at the time of entering the terminal.Guests who do not have the same are requested to collect the printouts from the SpiceJet office located outside the departure terminal. Please note that Spicejet does not have counters at Jammu and Srinagar airport.This can be done on production of the booking reference number. Check-in Time – Guests are required to report at the Airport at least 2-hours prior to departure time, at SpiceJet Check-in counters for all flights. Check-in counters for all our flights close 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. SpiceJet will not be able to accept any Guest reporting after the counters are closed 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Any Guest reporting after the stipulated counter closing time will be treated as a “no-show” and will not be entitled for any refund and their fare paid forfeited. Please confirm once again by spicejet official website.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Jet Airways IVR booking facility

  • Jet Airways booking on IVR is currently available only for flights operated by Jet Airways. You will use the Jet Airways booking on IVR facility to make only LEGITIMATE reservations.
    You can book on IVR for up to 9 guests per booking. The bookings can be made in First/ Premiere/Economy on Jet Airways flights only subject to applicable fare conditions and seat vacancies in that fare group and seats being available in totality. Fares are not guaranteed until ticketed.
    Bookings within 2 hours of departure for domestic and 4 hours for International cannot be made through IVR. Please contact the nearest Jet Airways office for any assistance.

    Electronic tickets will be issued for all bookings made on IVR and the mode of payment will be through credit card. Fares are not guaranteed until ticketed. Electronic Ticket is Jet Airways' ticketless travel service. An electronic image of your ticket is stored in Jet Airways' reservation system. The itinerary receipt is your confirmation of travel.

    Once the ticket is purchased through IVR the system will generate an Electronic Ticket, which will be emailed to your email address. You will need to print this itinerary receipt and use it for your access to the airport and check-in. To enter the airport and for check-in, you must present the itinerary receipt along with a valid photo identification (Official Government issued photo identification/ driving license/ election photo identification/ Passport [for international guests] / photo credit card). The above is required only for bookings made in India.

    You are responsible to note all “rules" mentioned while booking on IVR. Jet Airways will consider as accepted these notes and rules if you complete your booking process.

    You are responsible for the correctness of the age of children booked by you on IVR. A child is one who has reached his/her second birthday but not yet reached his/her twelfth birthday on the date of commencement of journey.

    User in his own interest is requested to confirm this information from the nearest Jet Airways office in case of any doubts.

    Once a booking is made on IVR, the guests are requested to confirm the time, and date of departure. Jet Airways assumes no responsibility whatsoever on account of delay or cancellation of flight for any reason whatsoever including change in flight schedule.

    Booking on IVR is currently restricted and not available for:

    • Guests with completely open bookings
    • Guests with special service requests such as wheelchairs, extra seats, visual and hearing impairment, Unaccompanied Minors, Pets in Hold or Stretcher
    • Industry discount, Upgrade vouchers, Agency discounted tickets and Employee rebated travel
    • Concessional Fares requiring validation of documents (E.g.: Senior citizen, Military, Student, Blind, Cancer, Disabled, Sea men, Leave travel concession, MEDA, Unaccompanied minor)
  • Modifications and Refunds for e-Tickets booked on IVR:
    For date changes of tickets booked through US / Canada IVR:
    Please dial the call center number in US on 201-653-8001 and in Canada on 905-270-0538.

    For cancellation of tickets booked through US / Canada IVR:
    Please dial our toll free number 1-877-uflyjet i.e 1-877-835-9538.

    For date changes and cancellation of tickets booked through UK IVR:
    Please dial the call centre number in UK on +44 870 910 1000

    However, in certain conditions where you may have to make additional payments or avail partial refunds you may have to visit our ticketing counter.

    Your refund amount will be credited to the same credit card through which the tickets were booked. A refund receipt will also be sent to your email id
    The refund amount will reflect in your next immediate statement from the Bank
  • Credit Card: Payment for bookings made on IVR is accepted only by Credit Card. All major credit cards will be accepted.
    The Credit Card used to purchase the tickets will have to be produced at the time of check-in. If the holder of the Credit Card is not the guest, then the guest should possess the following:
    • A photocopy of both sides of the Credit Card, which will have to be self-attested by the credit card holder, authorising the use of the Credit Card for the purchase of the ticket
    • This photocopy should also contain the name of the guest, the date of journey & the sector on which the journey is made
    The above document MUST be produced at the time of check-in. If the passenger fails to comply with these conditions, Jet Airways reserves the right to deny the guest(s) from boarding.
  • Age and Responsibility: You represent that you are of sufficient legal age to use this service, and you possess the legal right and ability to create binding obligations for any liability you may incur as a result of the use of this service. You understand that you are financially responsible for all uses of this service by you and those using your login information. You will supervise all usage of the booking facility under your name or account. You warrant that all information supplied by you and members of your household in using the booking facility are true and accurate
  • Documentation and health requirements: The responsibility to ensure the correctness of all documentation including valid Indian resident permit, passport & visa (if required) rests solely with you. Jet Airways will not be responsible for any damages arising out of incomplete or improper documentation on your part
  • Airport taxes, surcharges, and fees: All known taxes, surcharges, and fees at the time of ticketing will be collected on your ticket. Some airports will levy an airport departure taxes, surcharges, and fees, which is payable by guests at the airport locally. Information on these charges is not given through our quoted fares.
  • Conditions of contract: The carriage of guests and their baggage by air will be subject to the Conditions or Carriage of the carrier concerned. Please read 'Jet Airways (India) Ltd' General Terms & Conditions and Conditions of contract for Guests & Baggage handling available on the website.
  • Modification of Terms:
    Jet Airways (India) Ltd reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time without notice or liability. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms and conditions. Continued use of Jet Airways IVR system following any such changes shall constitute your acceptance of such changes.
  • Restrictions on Use:
    Jet Airways and its licensors retain all rights (including copyright and patent rights) with respect to all software and underlying information and material available through the Jet Airways IVR booking facility. You must not download or otherwise export or re-export any software or underlying information or material available through the Jet Airways IVR booking facility except with the written permission of Jet Airways (India) Ltd and in full compliance with all Indian and other applicable laws and regulations. In particular, but without limitation, you must not download or otherwise export or re-export any software or underlying information or material available through the Jet Airways IVR booking facility unless such downloading occurs in the course of using the Jet Airways IVR booking facility in accordance with the written instructions of Jet Airways (India) Ltd.
  • No Unlawful or Prohibited use:
    You will not use the IVR facility for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Conditions of Use. You will not use the Jet Airways IVR booking facility to make any speculative, false or fraudulent reservation.

    You must not:
    • Resell the service of the Jet Airways IVR booking facility; or
    • Use the Jet Airways IVR booking facility for any activity which breaches any law; or
    • Use the Jet Airways IVR booking facility in a way which interferes with its availability for other users; or
    • Use other means to transact or obtain information if you are unable to use the Jet Airways IVR booking facility.

Visit India Fares of jet airways

Welcome to India. A country where history, culture, colour, cuisine and nature exhibit more diversity than nearly anywhere else in the world. A country of amazing paradoxes, where bullock carts and jets co-exist in perfect harmony. A perfect fusion of the modern and the archaic.

India is all this and more. She is the personification of all that is enchanting and beautiful. A mesmerising mix of natural beauty, creativity, spirituality, boisterousness, warmth and colour. She is what you make of her.

See India with a range of supersaver plans from Jet Airways, India's best domestic airline and the international travellers' most preferred airline in India. Jet Airways brings you Three Fare Plan periods. Each of these plans are tailored to suit your specific needs and offers excellent value for money.

Book your Visit India Pass now by visitng your nearest Jet Airways office, or call your travel agent.

Number of days     Première         Economy Class
7 days     USD 535 USD 360
15 days    USD 1,070 USD 715
21 days     USD 1,425 USD 950                Terms and Conditions   

Monday, January 10, 2011

Maharaja-Scholars-Offer-2011 by Air India

Tariff/Product : AI Maharaja Scholars' Offer 2011-12
Geography (from/to) : India to Rest of the World
Point of Sale : Worldwide
Distribution : IATA Agents
Travel period : 01-Jan-11 to 31-Mar-12
Sale period : 11-Dec-10 to 31-Mar-12
Issue Date : 10-Dec-10


AI Maharaja Scholars' Offer

Discount on Fares:
Flat 10% discount on economy class fares to North America/ Europe (incl UK)/ SEA/ FEA/ Australia
Applicable for travel 01FEB11 - 31Dec11, 01FEB12 - 31MAR12 i.e, not valid in JAN
Applicable on RBDs V and above. Not applicable on RBDs W,G,L,T,S,E,X,U
Discount applicable for ticketing at AI reservation offices only


Free Additional Baggage Allowance:
Free 1 additional piece to USA & Canada (max weight 23kgs) valid upto interior points via North American gateways only 
Free 20 kgs additional baggage to:
  • LON/FRA/PAR
  • UK/EUR interior points via LON on BD
  • EUR interior points via FRA/PAR
  • SIN/BKK/HKG/DXB/OSA/TYO/SHA/SEL (on AI/IC operated flights only; not valid on codeshare flights with other carriers)
  • Australia (valid routing: India-AI/IC-SIN/BKK/HKG-QF-Australia)
    (On QF, Valid on One Way (OW) Journey/ Fares)
Penalty Waivers
First date change free. 
Waiver of cancellation charges if proof of Visa rejection is provided.

Frequent Flier Program Membership
Complimentary FFP membership and 2000 mileage points on enrolment.

Terms & Conditions

  • The offer is available to students starting their international journey from India and travelling on a valid student/student exchange visa (F1/J1/I20/DS2019 etc.)
  • EBT to be issued for students travelling to USA interior points via NYC/ORD and to European interior points via FRA/PAR.
  • Additional baggage allowance valid for outbound journey only.
  • Additional baggage allowance also valid on Indian domestic leg of the international journey on AI/IC operated flights.
  • This offer may be availed by genuine students any number of times during the offer period and is not restricted to first-time travel.
  • The offer applies only to traffic originating India (ticketing anywhere) and not for returning traffic.
  • 10% Discount applicable for travel 01FEB11 - 31Dec11, 01FEB12 - 31MAR12 i.e, not valid in JAN. All other benefits applicable eff 01-JAN-11.
  • There is no age limit for availing of this offer.
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Air India posts operating surplus of Rs 21.66 crore

Air India has posted an operating surplus (cash profit) of Rs 21.66 crore in November 2010, a record in recent times. This has been largely possible due to significant improvement in efficiency parameters, coupled by better yield management strategies and a mushrooming number of passengers showing faith in the national carrier.

Another significant indicator of the national carrier’s operational efficiency is borne out of the fact that 108 of the 194 services (flights) of Air India network during November 2010 has made cash profits.

“The peak season for air travel would continue and our employees’ commitment to meet the challenge is evident” said Mr Arvind Jadhav, CMD, Air India, while reiterating the fact the Rs 1200 crore fresh equity infusion by the Govt. has helped strengthen the employees morale.

During the period April–November 2010, Air India recorded network revenue of Rs 7,250 crore as compared to the revenue of Rs 5,911 crore achieved during the corresponding period of the previous year, thus showing a robust growth of 22.6%.

Out of the total network revenue, Rs 4,401 crore was recorded on international flights as compared to Rs 3,801 crore in the year-ago period, showing a gain of 15.8%. Network revenue on domestic flights jumped 35%, from Rs 2,110 crore in April-November 2009 to Rs 2,849 crore in April-November 2010.

The airline registered an overall passenger load factor of 66.3% during April-November 2010, up from 63.1% achieved in the year-ago period. On its international network, the passenger load factor increased to 65.0% from 62.2% while on its domestic network, the passenger load factor increased to 70.4% from 66.2% during this period.

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