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Agreement Signed Between British Airways and Air Sahara

New Delhi: British Airways and Air Sahara have signed a Memorandum of Understanding signalling the start of mutual cooperation to offer customers a better travel experience and to better connect India and the world.

British Airways and Air Sahara have agreed to evaluate schedules, routes, flights, ground services and their frequent flyer programmes to identify opportunities which will enable the two airlines to add value to customers. The two airlines will also explore the potential for codeshare opportunities subject to government approval. Apart from extending their mutual networks, each airline will benefit extensively from the others' experience and expertise in their respective regions. The airlines envisage signing a full agreement later this year.

Martin George, British Airways Commercial Director said: "India is a very important market for British Airways, indicated by our 75 year history in the country. During the next year, we will increase frequencies between the UK and India by more than 100 percent including the start of a new route between Bangalore and London Heathrow.

"We believe that a strategic alliance with an innovative and progressive airline, Air Sahara, will be an integral ingredient in ensuring that British Airways customers have smoother transits to the growing list of Air Sahara's Indian and regional destinations. India is one of the world's fastest growing air travel markets and as a country, has a lot to offer to both international trade and tourism and we are keen to continue to invest in India."

Ronojoy Dutta, President - Air Sahara said "We are delighted that Air Sahara is partnering with one of the world's premier airline - British Airways, to provide an extensive network, superior service and frequent flyer reciprocal programmes to all our customers. We view this strategic relationship as an important milestone in Air Sahara's global expansion".