Cost of Jet Airways Flight

During my last journey to India with Jet Airways, I took a flight in Economics on the way out and a flight in Première on my way back to London, so I could make a comparative flight. So, I'm on my way to India with Jet Airways. I am happy to fly with the second biggest air company in India on the way out, because I begin to sense the vibes of India as soon as I get on aboard the airplane, through the flight steward, the meals, the movies and my travel companions.

I am flying to Mumbai with Jet Airways and I am full of happy India loving couples who are looking forward to meeting each other. I' ve traveled a long way in Europe lately and am out of the custom of doing these long distance trips so the airplane seems huge to me. I am right next to the Losos, which means that there is a steady ups and downs of humans lining up in front of me and passing each other.

My focus is on the monitor in front of me to browse the in-flight films. From my last flight to India, I recall how much I liked seeing those East Meet West Indians films, in this case The Hundred-Foot Journey, where Helen Mirren operates a Michelin-starred Michelin style inn in country France, in rivalry with the family across the street opening their own curry cafe.

Like in other films in India, there is a cinematic equation of familial bonds and loyalty that are reconciled with the powers of ambitions and advancement in the contemporary realm, as well as every occasion for a little Bollywood-style singing and dancing. Flight continues and supper is almost 12:00 p.m., but in this air balloon, when you feel that your flight is out of your mind and your routines are being taken care of, the hour is about to pass.

There is a Waaah somewhere in the airplane, Waaah of an heartbroken infant, but while I feel sorry for the parent, I'm glad it's not right next to me. In Mumbai we are navigating through the custom clearance procedure, picking up our luggage and finding the shuttle in front of the Mumbai airport which takes us 15 min to the seperate domenstic area.

It is a relatively quick jump before we land in Bengaluru in another intelligent cosmopolitan one. Starting from our cab, we marvel at the beautiful garden along the main street of the airports, but soon the true, less well-kept, more messy India is emerging, with roads lined with debris, semi-finished construction works and everything else coated with a dusty film.

Returning with one hours before entering Bangalore, I use the Plaza Premium Lounge, which would normally cost 1000 INR (about 10.50), and welcome the free morning meal as my early departure means that I didn't eat at the hospital. When I see the Jet Airways flight named Jet Airways, I go down and wonder why nobody seems to go on the plane and then realize that I made a wrong turn with the gates and that they are actually making the last call.

At the front of the plane, I sit in my large Première Class seating area - with two adjacent seating areas where there would normally be three, there is ample room to unwind. Charismatic Namesh steps forward, shaking hands with me to imagine - he will take good charge of me on this flight.

From Bengaluru to the national Mumbai airport, the flight is only a quick jump, but the focus is on a well-known performer or musical celebrity (of course I have no clue who he is!) on the same flight. Photographed with the entire flight team, he is driven away in a privatecar.

Maybe I was with a big Bollywood celebrity! Due to safety and I go to the third storey GVK Lounge, which is contained in my Jet Airways Première Class ticketing (3,000 Indian Rations or about £30 for 4 hours). Feeling I'm going into the hallway of a marvelous 5-star resort, packed with tasty lavishness, polished golden walls, costly velvety and silky fabric and lots of opportunities for a large jar of refrigerated whites from the pub or a dinner from the refreshment area.

When I board the flight from Mumbai to London, I sit down in my Première Class chair with an individually adjustable chair that incorporates arms and desks. As every chair is adjusted at an angel, there is room to extend and I wish my man would be here to relish it as he is over 6 feet in size and has long feet on long heights.

Then the big desk glides out next to the chair and swivels forward, and the big canvas swivels around in front of me. I select an apples, cheeses and tomatoes lettuce from the menue at the beginning, followed by a Goan fishsalad with lentil and vegetable sidewiches.

Some of the meals on the London-India tour were prepared by Michelin-based Michelin celebrity cook Yves Mattagne, who heads the Sea Grill in Brussels. Normally I would take a shot at a bottle of Bollinger champaign, but I decided not to drink on the flight to keep my power on the long flight.

From Mumbai to London my Jet Airways flight is fast between mealtimes, a little sleeping and a little typing and of course I would like to be travelling all the way, especially when I am alone. There are many advantages to Première flight, but these are the ones I am noticing; you get your own very comfortable recumbent in your own personal cabin with plenty of leg room.

An adjustable saddle makes it much simpler to find some rest or do some work on a long flight. There is no queuing behind 10 other persons in line for the bath room and no need to bother your neighbor if you have to get out of your place. Some of the specialities Michelin celebrity Yves Mattagne designed are eaten in the dining room, with top class food presented on whites with matching menus and silverware.

And you could go travelling with a movie celebrity! Of course, the cost of a Première Class flight is not affordable for everyone - more than three fold the cost of an Economy flight. Of course, if you gave me the opportunity to fly Première Class on my next Jet Airways flight to India, I would seize the opportunity - it transforms the long distance flight of something that has to be borne into a pleasant and luxury one.

Many thanks to Jet Airways for giving Heather a free flight back to Bengaluru and the chance to try Première on the way back. You plan a journey to India?