May 10: Jet Airways of India celebrated the milestone of 25 years of service on May 5. Marking its humble journey of 'connecting India to the world', the first flight of Jet Airways - which is credited for transforming the face of Indian aviation - took off from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on May 5, 1993, the airlines said in a statement.

From a modest beginning of a fleet of four aircraft serving six destinations in early 1993 to its present day fleet of 119 aircraft serving over 450 destinations globally along with its partner airlines, Jet Airways said it has been privileged to play a modest role in contributing to the growth of the Indian economy by enabling and facilitating passenger and freight business pan-India as well as internationally, and as significantly, fostering the growth of trade and tourism across India and the world.

According to the company, the airline's brand and service philosophy defined personally by its chairman Naresh Goyal characterized by warmth, care and personal attention also brought to life the spirit of Indian hospitality.

Investing significantly to fulfil its product and service experience, Jet Airways said it immaculately trained its frontline employees, helping redefine service professionalism in the country, creating a culture of talented professionals who have earned the trust of its guests, both on ground as well as in the air.

The company further claimed that its unique service philosophy also helped it emerge as an iconic Indian brand to create a name for itself on the global arena, providing guests the finest hospitalities in the skies.