|
Newstrack
Kingfisher Airlines, Continental Airlines announce comprehensive partnership
Frequent flyer and airport lounge access reciprocity to start
in October; code sharing to start by end of the year
 Kingfisher
Airlines, one of the fastest growing airlines in India, and Continental Airlines
recently announced that they have entered into a comprehensive partnership for
frequent flyer and airport lounge access reciprocity and future codesharing,
providing better service to customers who travel between India and the US and
transfer between the two carriers.
Continental has operated daily, non-stop flights between Delhi and its New York
hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, since 2005. The airline will launch
daily, non-stop flights between Mumbai and New York Liberty on October 2, 2007
(westbound).
"We are proud to partner with Kingfisher, who share our commitment to excellent
customer service," said Larry Kellner, Continental's chairman and chief
executive officer. "Our partnership with Kingfisher builds upon our increased
service between New York and India."
"Kingfisher Airlines is very proud to associate with Continental to offer
great service to all our guests," said Dr Vijay Mallya, chairman and CEO,
Kingfisher Airlines. "The relationship will benefit both the airlines as
well as our guests. We value our guests who have been loyal and what better
way of expressing our gratitude than to offer them miles redemption on the international
sectors with the help of Continental."
Beginning October 1, 2007, members of the two airlines' frequent flyer programs,
Continental's OnePass and Kingfisher's King Club, will be able to earn and redeem
miles on all flights operated by the other carrier. Reciprocal airport lounge
access for eligible customers, including Continental BusinessFirst and Presidents
Club members, will also begin at this time.
By the end of the year, the carriers plan to begin codesharing. Continental
will place its code (CO*) on Kingfisher flights connecting to Continental's
daily flights between Delhi and New York and new service between Mumbai and
New York. Customers travelling on connecting flights between Continental and
Kingfisher will be able to have single check-in for all flights, including the
issuance of electronic tickets, boarding passes and checked baggage to their
final destination.
| Kingfisher Airlines, India's fastest growing private
airline and the first airline in India to offer a premium first class service
on domestic routes, has announced the launch of direct flights from Mumbai
to Bhuj. Kingfisher Airlines will service the sector four times a week at
very convenient times for air travellers. With the launch of this service,
Kingfisher Airlines now connects 30 cities with 189 flights a day on the
wings of a fleet of 30 brand new aircraft.
Commenting on the launch of this new route, Dr Vijay
Mallya, chairman and CEO, Kingfisher Airlines said, "Kingfisher Airlines
has redefined the experience of flying and has come to be regarded as
an airline that sets new benchmarks in service excellence for the industry.
Through the launch of this new route, Kingfisher Airlines reaffirms its
commitment toward addressing the needs of its guests by providing connectivity
between the commercial capital of the country and other cities that are
rapidly emerging as centres of economic activity."
Bhuj is also a key destination for merchant vessel sailors.
The new service of Kingfisher Airlines between Mumbai and Bhuj will also
benefit all the shipping personnel who need to travel to major Gujarat
ports frequently.
|
|
