Jet Airways to launch UDAN scheme from June 14

May 16, 2018: Jet Airways has announced the launch of its operation under the Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme.

Out of the four routes awarded under the regional connectivity scheme (RCS), the airline will launch operations on three new routes and will subsequently launch Lucknow-Bareilly-Delhi-Bareilly-Lucknow.

Speaking on the sidelines, Gaurang Shetty, whole time director, Jet Airways, said, “Jet Airways started off with the aim of introducing India to a world class travel experience and connectivity embodied in the ‘joy of flying’. Having pioneered the operations of the ATR aircraft in India, the launch of these new flights mainly onboard ATR aircraft, will allow Jet Airways to embark on a journey to ensure that unserved regions and underserved airports are maximized to their full potential. The UDAN scheme is a great initiative which facilitates in realizing the benefits of the aviation sector, reach the vast expanse of India and its various geographies. It is our constant endeavor to provide connectivity with a view to providing a fillip to the development of trade and tourism within all parts of India.”

The new scheme is all set to debut on June 14. Jet Airways will fly three times a week on the Lucknow-Allahabad-Patna sector. This route will be catered to by Jet Airways ATR aircraft. From June 15, the airline will fly three times a week between New Delhi and Nashik and will be serviced by Boeing 737 aircraft. With effect from June 16, it will commence operations three times a week on the Nagpur-Allahabad-Indore sector.

The introduction of new flights will cater guests to travel to a host of other cities both on Jet Airways’ domestic and international network via convenient connections on offer.