Is the pie big enough to ensure that Jet Airways makes decent profits in the long term?
Competition is always very good. We all [thrive] on competition. I think the other airlines will be worrying about Jet Airways. You’ve seen the product we have to offer at this conference. Jet Airways will be the best in the industry. . . not only Indians will be proud of it, but I think all our customers will be proud that an Indian carrier can match the best the world has to offer. Our standards will be like the best Asian standards — from Cathay [Pacific] to Singapore [Airlines]. Our prices will be like [those of] BA [British Airways], Lufthansa, Singapore [Airlines] and other airlines. We, as Indian carriers, understand the habits of our [Indian] customers. . . We will also be catering to the service and the requirements of our American friends here. So are you challenging both American and Asian carriers? Absolutely. But we will work closely with . . . our partners [in the US]. We already have partnerships with some US carriers [that] . . . will bring a lot of value-add to the cu
