Air Sahara has been acquired by Jet Airways and it is proposed to be called Jet Lite. I had booked tickets by Air Sahara for a trip on 19th May, 2007 prior to the merging. After the merger of, I was a bit worried as to what will be status of my tickets.
However mails I have received from both the airlines today has allayed my fears. I being a registered frequent flyer member to both these airlines, I had received two separate mailers from these airlines. The content of the letters are almost identical, with only exception being the names of their respective frequent flyer programs. The gist of the mail text is reproduced below:
However mails I have received from both the airlines today has allayed my fears. I being a registered frequent flyer member to both these airlines, I had received two separate mailers from these airlines. The content of the letters are almost identical, with only exception being the names of their respective frequent flyer programs. The gist of the mail text is reproduced below:
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You may have read the news on the recent acquisition of Sahara Airlines Limited by Jet Airways. Effective April 20, 2007 Sahara Airlines Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Airways India Limited.
You may have read the news on the recent acquisition of Sahara Airlines Limited by Jet Airways. Effective April 20, 2007 Sahara Airlines Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Airways India Limited.
Sahara Airlines Limited & Jet Airways India Limited will continue to operate independently as separate entities. Cosmos - Power Flier members will be able to accrue/redeem miles and avail of benefits on the existing Sahara Airlines network.
This acquisition of Sahara Airlines Limited by Jet Airways will not affect your Cosmos - Power Flier membership, and the benefits accorded there under to you. We assure you that your outstanding Cosmos Miles will be honoured as per terms and conditions of Cosmos - Power Flier Program.
At this point in time, Cosmos – Power Flier members will not be able to accrue/redeem miles or avail of benefits on the Jet Airways network as a result of the acquisition.
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The mailer from Jet Airways has last two para as under:
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Jet Privilege members will continue to earn and redeem JP Miles and avail of benefits on the existing Jet Airways network.
At this point in time, Jet Privilege members will not be able to earn or redeem miles or avail of benefits on Sahara Airlines network as a result of the acquisition.
At this point in time, Jet Privilege members will not be able to earn or redeem miles or avail of benefits on Sahara Airlines network as a result of the acquisition.
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This indicates that though the airlines have merged, they will continue to operate as earlier. So one need not worry about their bookings. I hope that they will also have separate check in counters at airports.
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