Jet operating fewer than 15 planes, doubts over eligibility to fly abroad

Less than 15 aircraft of Jet Airways are currently operational, Civil Aviation Secretary P S Kharola said on Wednesday. “The airline’s eligibility to fly internationally needs to be examined,” Kharola was quoted as saying by ANI.

Responding to ANI’s report, Jet Airways in a statement said “Jet Airways would like to clarify certain speculative media reports wrt the airline’s ability to operate on international routes.As informed to the regulator (DGCA), the airline is operating a curtailed schedule with sufficient number of aircraft, and is compliant with applicable guidelines.”

The SBI-led consortium of lenders had taken over the management of the cash-hit Jet Airways last month.