Time for Air India to join?
May 25, 2006 | 7:26 am
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Time for Air India to join?
Some good news for those hoping that air india might one day realize the importance of joining an alliance, although I hope that Jet joins *. One Indian carrier needs to join and I think the rest will follow.
http://ia.rediff.com/money/2006/may/...q=bp&file=.htm
http://ia.rediff.com/money/2006/may/...q=bp&file=.htm
May 25, 2006 | 8:51 am
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Originally Posted by Travel Fever
Some good news for those hoping that air india might one day realize the importance of joining an alliance...
When we were working in the Gulf, we often went to India for r&r and usually took Air India because it was cheap and direct. Unfortunately, it is also far and away the absolute worst of the 25-30 carriers I have flown in my life -- worse than Aeroflot, worse even than Turk Hava Yollari. Dreadful.
cheers,
Henry
May 25, 2006 | 5:11 pm
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I did say that Jet was preferred, but there's no harm in Air India coming on board. At least their website can be used to book some tickets incl e-tickets unlike Air China (when I last checked). For those who hate AI don't take it, but let those who don't mind taking it do so and earn UA EQM's. Indian airlines has shaped up a lot after the induction of pvt domestic carriers and I'm sure AI will also once Jet really gets more wings and other pvt airlines like Kingfisher come into the scene. Maybe by then the stupid airline will get privatised. I also personally HATE the airline and won't fly it unless there's a diff of 400-500. Flew 'em once and never again.
May 25, 2006 | 9:18 pm
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Originally Posted by UA Fan
I did say...
Originally Posted by UA Fan
...For those who hate AI don't take it, but let those who don't mind taking it do so and earn UA EQM's.
cheers,
Henry
Jun 1, 2006 | 1:52 am
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Ok, so Jet Airways (9W) also partners with BA, QF, KL and NW, but with the recently announced partnersips with TG and OS to add to LH, it brings up the number of *A partners to 3. Please, please let 9W join *A.....
Two new Partner Airlines - Accrue more JPMiles globally
Dear Mr. Savage25,
At Jet Privilege, we believe in constantly broadening our horizons to add more value to your JPMiles. Effective June 1, 2006, we have two new airline partners - Thai Airways International and Austrian Airlines. With these tie-ups, your Jet Privilege membership now gains greater recognition across the globe.
Visit Thailand with Thai Airways International for an enchanting experience. From the stupa-studded mountains of Mae Hong Son and the verdant limestone islands of the Andaman Sea, to the glitzy malls of Bangkok and the tranquil villages moored along the Mekong River.
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All these captivating destinations are now within your easy reach.
More routes to add up to your JPMiles
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Accrue JPMiles on qualifying Thai Airways International and Austrian Airlines flights across various classes*. And redeem your JPMiles for Award flights on their global networks. To discover how our new Programme Partners make your Jet Privilege membership more rewarding, please log on to www.jetairways.com
Fly Thai Airways International and Austrian Airlines. And see your JPMiles add up faster!
Yours Sincerely,
For Jet Airways (India) Ltd.
Bijai Jayarajan
Manager - Relationship Marketing
* For the list of qualifying classes, please visit www.jetairways.com
Dear Mr. Savage25,
At Jet Privilege, we believe in constantly broadening our horizons to add more value to your JPMiles. Effective June 1, 2006, we have two new airline partners - Thai Airways International and Austrian Airlines. With these tie-ups, your Jet Privilege membership now gains greater recognition across the globe.
Visit Thailand with Thai Airways International for an enchanting experience. From the stupa-studded mountains of Mae Hong Son and the verdant limestone islands of the Andaman Sea, to the glitzy malls of Bangkok and the tranquil villages moored along the Mekong River.
Fly Austrian Airlines to discover Vienna, the capital and hub of Austria's musical life. Visit Salzburg - Mozart's birthplace or holiday amidst Innsbruck's snowcapped mountains and fascinating historic buildings.
All these captivating destinations are now within your easy reach.
More routes to add up to your JPMiles
With daily flights from Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai to Bangkok, Thai Airways International offers connections to 73 destinations in 35 countries with 800 weekly flights. Flying daily from Delhi and five times a week from Mumbai to Vienna and onward to US and Europe, Austrian Airlines offers convenient connections to 130 destinations in 66 countries.
Accrue JPMiles on qualifying Thai Airways International and Austrian Airlines flights across various classes*. And redeem your JPMiles for Award flights on their global networks. To discover how our new Programme Partners make your Jet Privilege membership more rewarding, please log on to www.jetairways.com
Fly Thai Airways International and Austrian Airlines. And see your JPMiles add up faster!
Yours Sincerely,
For Jet Airways (India) Ltd.
Bijai Jayarajan
Manager - Relationship Marketing
* For the list of qualifying classes, please visit www.jetairways.com