Jet Airways Offers London-Bangkok for £384 – New Service

THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: People in England flying to Thailand will soon have a new option to consider when Jet Airways adds a second daily flight from London to Bangkok on August 16.

The new flight travels via the airlines’ hub in Mumbai and will arrive in Bangkok at 1855 (TST) and depart Bangkok at 2055 (STT), landing back in Mumbai at 2340 (IST).

Jet Airways commenced commercial air operations in May, 1993 and today its fleet comprises 71 Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft and 14 turbo-prop

The new service will join the carrier’s existing daily flight to Bangkok, which departs Mumbai at 0110 (IST), and returns from Bangkok at 1130 (IST). Both of these services allow UK passengers to connect in Mumbai from London with a turnaround of around of just two hours.

To celebrate the launch of the new service the airline is offering economy class return fares from London to Bangkok starting at 384 (about $US645).

Jet Airways airline has won several national and international awards and operates over 400 daily flights to 64 destinations worldwide.

Private Jet sector takes a good green step with 'Logic Jets'

(Logic Jets) – The private jet charter sector, better known for its excesses, now has its own green startup. Logic Jets, a newly created jet charter service provider, will offset 100% of the pollution generated by its charter flights, without raising its prices. The company has partnered with Carbonfund.org, a leading provider of carbon offsets, to achieve this goal.

“Luxury and safety have always been our top priorities in this industry,” says Logic Jets founder, Luke Ferber, “But those should not be our only priorities. In today’s world, we need to take into consideration the environment and how we affect it. We plan to reduce our emissions to a minimum and offset what remains.” The luxury jet charter industry is well known for its inefficient use of fossil fuels. While commercial airlines usually fly at 80% capacity, private jet charters often times fly empty, creating excess pollution without providing service to passengers.

Ferber’s goal is to maintain competitive pricing and high-end service while incorporating the cost of offsetting emissions. Logic Jets employs a computer algorithm to seek out the most efficient way to move air travelers so that both emissions and costs are reduced. In effect, the cost of carbon offsets is itself offset by the lower cost of sourcing jets, so customers get the value they deserve without paying extra.

“Why have to choose between guilt and sacrifice?” asks Ferber. “I say get great luxury and service while giving back to Mother Nature.”

Logic Jets is an environmentally-friendly private charter company established on December 8, 2008. The company philosophy is based around the idea that the environment should not be ignored in the face of luxurious service and quality. The company is founded on the belief that a modern charter service can use superior technology and a positive outlook to provide great service to customers and do something good for the planet. The official company website is www.logicjets.com.

The company was founded by Luke Ferber, an experienced entrepreneur with a track record of success and a passion for environmental issues. Ferber led a chain of wellness centers for thirteen years, before his love of aviation led him to the charter business. Ferber was equally successful as an executive vice president at another charter company, but his entrepreneurial instincts and his concern for sustainability led him to create his own jet charter service.

About Carbonfund.org
Carbonfund.org (http://www.carbonfund.org) is leading the fight against global climate change, making it easy and affordable for any individual, business or organization to eliminate their climate impact and hastening the transformation to a clean energy future. Carbonfund.org achieves its goals through:
- Climate change education
- Carbon offsets and reductions
- Public outreach

Flying High – Private Jet Travel on the Rise?

Executive pay consultant Equilar says in a recent report that corporate spending on private jets is on the upswing, despite the general hue and cry about executive excesses. The polarizing corporate perk that riled up members of the US Congress is apparently very much still in vogue at many major corporations, at least those that offered them in the first place. The Equilar report notes that the upswing is partially due to increased fuel costs but that cost is not the only factor at work here.

The Wall Street Journal, referencing this report, notes that the level of CEO private jet perks are up by some 29 percent, the highest level they have been in five years. Of course, the jet industry continues to suffer from a lack of new orders and thin volume in personal jet travel so the outlook remains far from rosy. The Associated Press for example reported that Bombardier and Cesna have both announced major layoffs, with Cesna cutting some 44 percent of its workforce since November 2008.