Jet Airways Jetescapes Announces Attractive 2011 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix Packages

July 2, 2011 - PRLog -- Provide Fans A Podium Finish View Of The World’s 1st Night Race And Asia’s Only Street Race

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has partnered with Fans On Stands Sports Pvt. Ltd., to introduce attractive JetEscapes packages for the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, to be held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, from September 23rd-25th 2011. Guests who avail of these packages will enjoy a podium finish view of the world's first night race and Asia's only street race. Fans On Stands is a sports tourism firm dedicated to providing unique and memorable sporting experiences to fans.

JetEscapes has introduced two sets of unique packages over three nights/ four days and four nights/five days. These packages include return air travel on Jet Airways, return airport transfers, hotel options ranging from three to five star accommodation with buffet breakfast, 3 day race passes for Zone 4 Walkabout stand and travel insurance for Indian nationals below 70 years. Guests have the opportunity to earn 5 JP Miles for every INR 100 spent.

The packages start from INR 52,031* and are available to Indian racing enthusiasts with immediate effect. Guests may also avail of the option of customized packages and race ticket pass for the other Grandstands at additional cost.

In addition to the main race, all ticket holders may enjoy music performances by renowned international artists, including Linkin Park, among others.

According to Mr. Sudheer Raghavan, Chief Commercial Officer, Jet Airways, “The Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix is arguably the premier Asian race of the season and has emerged as one of the leading events on the global sporting calendar. Our JetEscapes packages to Singapore give us the opportunity to offer Formula 1 fans the unique opportunity to experience the speed and thrill of the World’s first night race and Asia’s only street race. With the legion of Formula 1 fans in India constantly growing, and Singapore’s popularity among Indians as a leading business and tourist destination, we are confident that the new JetEscapes 2011 packages will prove extremely popular with guests.”

"Fans on Stands believes in providing an unmatched Formula 1 experience to racing fans. Our stupendous success last year prompted us to join hands with India's leading carrier to provide not just the excitement but also sheer convenience and value for money to Indian racing fans," added Mr. Arun Raghu, Director, Fans On Stands Sports Pvt Ltd.

Jet Airways intends to further strengthen its relationship with Fans on Stands in the future by exploring opportunities to provide exclusive packages for sporting events across the globe.

For more information, guests may call 1800 209 6101 (toll-free), +91 22 424 95 999, email us at jetescapes@jetairways.com, or log on to www.jetairways.com.

Guests may book packages through any of our ticketing offices or any IATA approved travel agent in India. Packages are also available for travel from other cities in India and for travel in premiere.

*Rates per person on twin sharing basis. Subject to availability and as applicable at the time of booking. No early check-in provided

About Jet Airways

Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 97 aircraft, which includes 10 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, 12 Airbus A330-200 aircraft, 55 next generation Boeing 737-700/800/900 aircraft and 20 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft. With an average fleet age of 5.45 years, the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world. Flights to 75 destinations span the length and breadth of India and beyond, including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Bangkok, Brussels, Colombo, Dammam, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Hong Kong, Jeddah, Johannesburg, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, London(Heathrow), Milan, Muscat, New York(both JFK and Newark), Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Toronto.

About Jet Airways Konnect
Jet Airways Konnect service operates on key domestic routes, and is designed to meet the needs of the low-fare segment with value-for-money fares. Jet Airways Konnect links seven major metros - Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Kolkata – with several destinations across India, operating over 170 flights daily.

About JetLite

JetLite is a subsidiary of Jet Airways India Ltd. and was acquired by Jet Airways in April 2007. Positioned as an all-economy, no-frills airline, JetLite operates a fleet of 18 Boeing 737 series aircrafts. The airline flies to 27 domestic destinations and 1 international destination (Kathmandu), operating over 110 flights a day, on average.

Jet Airways, Jet Airways Konnect and JetLite have a combined fleet strength of 115 aircraft and operate over 580 flights daily.



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