Gulf Air has signed an agreement with Jet Airways, one of the youngest and most dynamic airlines in the world, whereby members of the two respective Frequent flyer programmes will be able to earn and redeem miles, as well as avail premium privileges such as lounge access, extra baggage allowance and many more when traveling on each other’s airlines.
“We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Jet Airways,” says Gulf Air Manager Loyalty Programmes Louise Robertson. “It will make travelling throughout the Indian sub-continent both more convenient and even more rewarding”.
Jet Airways Vice President Marketing Gaurang Shetty said global travel amongst the airline’s frequent flyers is at an all time high.
“As Jet Airways expands its network to newer international destinations, we are committed to ensuring that our frequent flyers get to enjoy the best of benefits and rewards, no matter where in the world they travel. Our partnerships with other global leaders in the airline industry, is a direct result of this desire,” he said.
“Gulf Air Frequent flyer members will be able to earn miles on all Jet Airways services from October 15,” added Louise.
“They will also be able to redeem miles for free flights across the Jet Airways network. Gold and Silver members will also be able to enjoy exclusive benefits when traveling on Jet Airways, including priority check-in, additional baggage allowance and even lounge access.
Furthermore, to launch the new partnership, Gulf Air Frequent flyer members will earn Double Miles when flying with Jet Airways between 15 October and 15 November 2005.
Already renowned as India’s preferred airline, Jet Airways offers more than 280 daily flights to 48 destinations including international services to Colombo, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, London and Singapore.
Gulf Air FFP programme is growing at a phenomenal pace. On average, around 6,000 new members are joining the programme each month, attracted by a wide range of benefits.
In addition to the partnership with Jet Airways, Frequent flyer members can earn miles and other benefits through traveling with other partner airlines such as Oman Air and Virgin Atlantic Airways.
Furthermore, they can also earn miles using selected services from our ever growing range of Gulf Air’s world class partners.
“If passengers plan their journey carefully, flying with Gulf Air or Gulf Traveller, renting a car from one of our car rental partners, staying at one of our hotel partners and paying for the trip with one of our financial pa,” said Louise.
Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 40 classic and next generation Boeing 737-400/700/800/900 aircraft, 3 A340-300 E aircraft and 8 modern ATR72-500 Turboprop aircraft. With an average age of a little over 4.6 years, the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleet in the world. Approximately 24,000 passengers travel daily on Jet Airways' 280 flights to 48 destinations that span the length and breadth of India and beyond, including Colombo in Sri Lanka, Kathmandu in Nepal, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and London Heathrow, UK. Since inception in May 1993 until end-September 2005, Jet Airways has flown over 57.2. million passengers.
Partners include:
FINANCIAL - American Express; Bank Muscat; Credimax BBK
HOTELS - Gulf Hotel Bahrain; Hilton; InterContinental Hotels Group/Priority Club Rewards; Jumeirah International Hotels; Le Meridien; Millennium & Copthorne Hotels; Moevenpick Hotels; Radisson, Radisson SAS and Radisson Edwardian Hotels; Raffles International; Rotana; Shangri-La Hotel & Resorts and Trader Hotels and Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
CAR RENTALS- Dollar Rent a Car ; Hertz ; Sixt Rent a car and Thrifty Car Rental
LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE - Batelco; Gulf Air Holidays ; Jashanmal ; Riffa Golf Club Bahrain and Dow Jones Publishing Company
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air is presently owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the region.
More than half a century later, the regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central in defining the brand and service ethos within the contemporary and global environment.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 44 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft.
Under President and Chief Executive James Hogan, the successful implementation of the first phase of a restructuring programme, which commenced in 2003, has resulted in the establishment of a platform for sustained commercial operation.
It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air’s ‘boutique airline’ vision.
The dramatic turnaround in fortunes has won international recognition. The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) presented the airline with the prestigious Airline Turnaround of the Year Award for 2003. Gulf Air was also the recipient of the 2003 Platinum Award for the Best Airline in the Middle East and North Africa, which recognised the airline’s commitment to service excellence. Other awards include:
Winner - Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline Travel Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Most Improved Airline Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best First Class Onboard Food Category 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best Business Class Check-in Category 2004
