India’s Jet Airways is celebrating the milestone of 25 years of service.
The airline’s first flight 9W321 took off on May 5, 1993 from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, marking its journey of “Connecting India to the World.”
Jet Airways began with a fleet of four aircraft serving six destinations in early 1993. Its present day fleet of a 119 aircraft serves over 450 destinations globally along with its partner airlines.
Jet Airways has played a modest role in contributing to the growth of the Indian economy by enabling and facilitating passenger and freight businesses pan-India as well as internationally, and fostering the growth of trade and tourism across India and the world.
Naresh Goyal, chairman of Jet Airways, said: “This day represents an unforgettable milestone and is a mix of emotion and elation for us all. We are both humbled and honored by the overwhelming trust, support and appreciation received from our guests over the years, as we fondly recall the first steps we took on what has been a truly exciting journey in bringing the joy of flying to millions of our guests.”
He added: “Our partners also deserve a special mention for their consistent support that has surpassed our expectations. I also acknowledge the unwavering support of the government toward opening up and promoting Indian aviation, facilitating greater access for travelers everywhere. Finally, I express my deep gratitude to each and every member of the Jet Airways family, without whose untiring efforts, this milestone and our success would not have been possible.”
In its silver jubilee year, Jet Airways will be celebrating across its global network to thank the airline’s family of over 16,000 employees and to convey appreciation to its guests for their continued support and trust.