If this is indeed true and if jet airways will use a A330  ( it has more seats and much comfortable than 767), then I along with all the Punjabi NRIs in britain will certainly thank jet airways from the bottom of our hearts and we will use this flight all the time come what may. No more flying to Delhi. Hoo ray, hoo ray.

In end the Vaheguru has finally listened to the vows of the punjabis .It's best to pay couple of pounds extra rather than humilitated by the air slovakia,turkeminstan ,etc.This is also a wake up call for all substandard russian airlines to improve standards or pack up.I hope by mid of 2007 we will have virgin & BA at Amritsar.

Dear all
 
Jet Air may has removed its mentions about Amritsar-London flights, but it has been undated on the flight schedule and the flight update page. please visit it.
 
Now I hope that the problem with Air Sahara is over

It looks like the Jet Airways flight from London to Amritsar may not be happening in June now. The article I pasted above from the Jet Airways website is not on there anymore.  
 
The difference with Economy and Premium Economy is like World Traveller Plus on BA, it is a class between Economy and Business Classes.
 
Might need to wait longer for our direct flight from London to Amritsar!

Jet Airways have cancelled the first few London to Amritsar flights - 28, 29 and 30 June. The 03 July flight is still scheduled and waiting confirmation. They are still committed to flying the London to Amritsar route but it may not be 6 flights a week now since they are short of aircraft. Will keep everyone posted.

Current Status on Mon 26 June.
 
All Jet Airways Flights London to Amritsar cancelled until 12 July.
 
Jet Airways still hoping to get first flight launched on 14 July so still a chance for London to Amritsar flights to continue.
 
Will keep people posted.
 
Regards

Jet postpones flights from Amritsar to UK  
 
Press Trust of India  
 
Amritsar, June 27: THE much expected direct flight of Jet Airways from Amritsar to london, which was scheduled to take off from the International Rajasansi Airport on June 28, has been postponed indefinitely.  
 
The officials of the Jet Airways here, have expressed uncertainty about the new dates and also about the fresh schedule of launch.  
 
 
   
Earlier, the Jet Airways was expected to take off on Wednesday, from Amritsar to London. The air service was especially aimed at NRIs from the state and Jet was expected to fly daily, except on Tuesdays.  
 
The Rajasansi Airport had already allotted a slot to Jet Airways, which was expected to operate boeing 747 aircraft on this route, officials said.  
 
Commenting on the reason, a spokesperson of company, A K Shivanandan said, ‘‘We are running short of aircrafts for the operation. Earlier we were looking for Sahara, for the aircraft, but as the deal was not materilised, so it was postponed.’’  
 
When asked about the new dates, he expressed uncertainty over the proposed flight.  
 
At present, there is no direct flight to London from Rajasansi Airport, and three airlines — Uzebekistan, Air Slovakia and Turkemenistan — operate flights to London from here and passengers have to go via Arab Countries or Russia.
 
 

Here we go same old story again, its O.K. when the punjabis scarafice there lives for India, but when it comes to any rewards, to the land of punjab,the state and its people are awared with big slap in  the face.
 
As the head of jet airways is of the punjab origin, I hope he will understand he has born duty, to start flying, the new A330 to Amritsar ASAP, in order to make life a bit more easy for his fellow Punjabi brothers/sister etc.
 
How about lobbying the likes of BA And Virgin,I am sure they have more than enough aircrafts, which they can use on this route.

According to the OAG, this flight will start operating on 21/07/06 from Terminal 4.

Belive it, if it happens?
 
On the other hand if it does take place It will be great news for every punjabi NRI.

Jet Air is back and ready to fly from 4th AUG 2006. But only Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays. If anybodyelse has any information Please let us know.  THANKS.

Jaz!!!
 
Punjabi's are doing so much for India!!!! Any relevance here with Jet Airways. It is a pvt airlines owned by a Punjabi (from Patiala). Govt. of India is not involved and rather gave permission for Jet to fly to any foreign destination.
 
1. They were refused to enter US airspace!! As they were linked with Underworld. I hope you won't say Punjabi's are doing so much for US and now US is not allowing JET to enter its airspace.
 
2. Deal between Sahara and Jet was cancelled so Jet will take some more time to spare an aircraft for this route.
 
3. Business man is not a Punjabi or a Gujrati .. they act on their profits. They are not bothered about you or any other customer.
 
Cheers

Jet Airways launches direct Amritsar-London Service  
 04 Aug 2006  
   
 Amritsar, August 4, 2006: Jet Airways, India’s premier airline, today launched its new international flight linking Amritsar in Punjab with London, UK, making it the first Indian carrier to provide a direct service between the Golden City of India and the United Kingdom.  
 
The Honourable Chief Minister of Punjab, Capt Amarinder Singh, flagged off the Airbus A330-200 inaugural flight at the Raja Sansi International Airport, Amritsar, where a host of senior government officials, representatives of the travel and tourism trade were present on the occasion.  
 
The Chief Minister said that the launching of this direct flight would facilitate connectivity for the people of Punjab. He hoped that Jet Airways would soon convert this flight into a daily service which would also help boost tourism also. The Honourable Chief Minister also expressed happiness that the inaugural flight took off with a full complement of passengers.  
 
The Chief Operating Officer of Jet Airways Mr. Dale Moss said with the launch of this new service, Jet Airways has been able to fulfill a long standing requirement of the state of Punjab for a direct service to London Heathrow.  
 
Earlier, the holy priests (Granthis) performed the “Ardas” shortly after the Airbus A330-200 aircraft arrived from Delhi. The Chief Minister cut a ribbon and was taken aboard the aircraft.  
 
The thrice a week service is being operated with a brand new leased Airbus A330-200 aircraft on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Flight 9W 124 will depart from Amritsar at 14:25 hrs and reach London Heathrow at 19:05 hrs (Local Time) the same day. The return flight 9W 123 will depart from London Heathrow at 2235 hrs (Local Time) and arrive Amritsar at 1135 hrs, the next day.  
 
This direct service to London, UK will be the fourth non-stop flight operated by Jet Airways from India to London Heathrow. The airline already operates two daily flights between Mumbai and London and one daily flight between Delhi and London.  
 
As part of its inaugural offer, Jet Airways is introducing a special Companion Free Offer in the Premiere Class. This offer is valid from July 21, 2006 until August 31, 2006 and outbound travel must commence on/before August 31, 2006. Both fare paid and companion passenger must travel together for the outbound sector.  
 
For travel in the economy class, Jet Airways is also offering special fares ranging from Rs 17,000 to Rs 25,000 (excluding taxes) until August 15, 2006. To avail this offer, outbound travel must commence between August 4, 2006 and September 30, 2006, subject to certain terms and conditions.  
 
Jet Airways will operate the London-Amritsar flight with a state-of-the-art Airbus A330-200 aircraft which boasts the quietest cabins in the sky and can carry 226 passengers. The 30 seats in Premiere class offer its passengers an aisle or window seat and the opportunity to experience the world’s best 1800 flat bed seats.  
 
The 196 seats in the economy class have passengers seated eight across ensuring that no passenger is ever more than one seat away from an aisle. In addition the A330-200 aircraft benefits from the Rolls Royce Trent 772 B engines, which deliver, improved fuel efficiency and sets satisfactory futures noise and emission standards.  
 
The aircraft’s InFlight Entertainment (IFE) systems and content onboard the A330-200 aircraft will offer 3 Punjabi movies, one Punjabi sitcom and a compilation of Punjabi Music Videos. Every seat has an individual state-of-the art entertainment system with special facilities such as Digital Audio and Video on demand. High-resolution arm LCD screens for sharper, brighter images are available in Premiere class and seatback LCD screens in Economy class.  
 
The InFlight entertainment system of Jet Airways also offers iXplorTM, the Inflight Tracking System. A moving map lets passengers track the flight’s progress and explore the world right from their seat.  
 
Passengers will also experience a choice of gourmet in-flight cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine served on board will be catered by famed London restaurant, “The Bombay Brasserie”. This cuisine is available on all Jet Airways flights from London to Amritsar, Mumbai and Delhi.  
 
The aircraft will be equipped with the Less Paper Cockpit, (LPC) and Jet Airways is the first operator in India to be approved to use this LPC concept.  
 
 

Are there any intentions for JetAirways to fly from B'ham

From the Transaero website.
 
These flights must link with flights from London and Toronto at Moscow and then fly to Amritsar.
 
From October 3, 2006 Transaero will perform scheduled flights from Moscow to Amritsar (India) | 21.09.2006  
 
From October 3, 2006 Transaero will perform scheduled flights from Moscow (Domodedovo) to Amritsar (India).  
 
 
Moscow - Amritsar (Tuesday and Thursday)  
Flight Departure Arrival Flight
duration Aircraft  
UN 543 18:30 02:20 (след. день)  05:20 Boeing 767  
 
 
Amritsar - Moscow (Wednesday and Friday)  
Flight Departure Arrival Flight
duration Aircraft  
UN 544  04:20 08:30 05:40 Boeing 767  
 
Departure/arrival – local time.  
 
The following services are provided for passengers:  
 
Free train between Paveletsky railway station and Domodedovo airport for departures and arrivals;  
Company business lounge at Domodedovo, dedicated registration desks for business-class passengers;  
Registration at Domodedovo VIP-hall for passengers with JVIP tariff tickets.  
Free taxi service not provided.  
 
Ticket price – from $550* round trip. You can buy your ticket just now.  
 
*Airport charges excluded.