American Express & Kingfisher Airlines announce partnership

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"Indian consumers are traveling more than ever before, and more importantly, are developing a taste for and demanding, premium products and service.  In 2006, leisure travel in India totaled $350-400¹ million and air travel increased by 45%¹ over the previous year. We're confident that the American Express Kingfisher First Credit Card will provide the perfect solution for affluent consumers in meeting their travel and spending needs." added Mr. Hennin.

 

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Gopal Vittal, Director, Marketing & Communications, Airtel said, "At Airtel, we pride ourselves on being a brand that is at the leading edge of innovation to provide our customers with the utmost value through our products and services. In American Express, a brand recognized for premium customer value and service, we see a partner that shares a common value based vision.  We are proud to tie-up with them to bring a first of its kind offering to our high value customers, who represent a critical and growing category for us."

 

The new American Express Kingfisher First Credit Card comes with the following distinct advantages:

 

·    2 or more round trip flights with Kingfisher Airlines every  year

o   2 automatic round trip flights anywhere in India every year simply by spending on the card - 1 each time you spend Rs.1,75,000 on the Card

o    Plus unlimited additional flights from accelerated Rewards Points.   Card members earn points on all their spends and 10 times Rewards on spend with Kingfisher Airlines, Airtel and with over 500 Platinum Partners outlets. This equates to a market leading, 25 Kingfisher Airlines Miles per Rs100 spend.

• Automatic Membership to the King Club: Card members will be able to automatically join the King Club, Kingfisher Airlines frequent flyer program, as a King Gold member. Some of the King Club benefits include lounge access and priority check -in.

·   Special Privileges and Savings from Airtel:  Card members will get attractive Airtel benefits on long distance calling, roaming, blackberry and other value added services worth Rs.7000/-.

·    American Express Platinum service: India's No. 1² service and security available 24/7

 

As a welcome offer, Card members will receive one bonus round trip Kingfisher Airlines ticket anywhere in India. 

 

Sourced From: Vox Public Relations