Jetlite supports relief efforts in flood-hit Bihar

In a bid to support relief efforts in the flood-hit state of Bihar, JetLite, Jet Airways’ wholly-owned all economy subsidiary airline, recently flew a team of sixteen medical professionals from Mumbai to Patna, facilitating them with free passage, on the Mumbai-Patna-Mumbai sector.

JetLite also supported the group, in the carriage of medicines and other medical supplies weighing over 500 kgs.

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Commenting on the airline’s initiative, Mr. Daniel Barranger, Chief Commercial Officer, JetLite said, “ The floods have caused the people of Bihar great suffering and as a responsible corporate entity, JetLite expresses its solidarity towards the affected people and the rehabilitation and relief efforts being carried out in that State.”

The aid effort was jointly coordinated by JetLite, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL).

About JetLite:

JetLite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Airways India Ltd. and was acquired by Jet Airways in April 2007. Positioned as a value based Airline, JetLite promises to offer value for money fares. JetLite currently operates a fleet of 24 aircraft, which includes 17 Boeing 737 series and 7 Canadian Regional Jets 200 Series. JetLite operates 141 flights every day to 30 domestic destinations and 2 international destinations (Kathmandu and Colombo).