Published on Fri, Dec 14, 2007 at 08:43 | Source : Business Line
Updated at Fri, Dec 14, 2007 at 08:49
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Air India is now Star Alliance member
With Air India’s entry into Star Alliance, the 20-member global airline group, on Thursday, its passengers can look forward to better fares, frequent flier benefits and lounge facilities during their international travels, reports Business Line
With the possibility of Air India setting up a European hub in Munich or Vienna, joining Star Alliance would help its operations as most of the European airlines were its members.
The Chairman of the Star Alliance board, Mr Glenn Tilton, who also heads United Airlines, said, "India has long been on the radar of Star Alliance. It is one of the world's fastest growing economies and aviation markets. Having now come to an agreement with Air India makes us the first airline alliance to secure a member in India."
To work out the detailed modalities of Air India's inclusion into the Alliance, specialised teams at Air India, Star Alliance and its member carriers will now start working on the integration process, an official release from the airline said.
