Kingfisher flies into WorldPerks alliance

3 May, 2007: Vijay Mallya promoted Kingfisher Airlines has joined the Northwest WorldPerks program as a partner airline. The partnership is expected to provide added benefits to Northwest’s WorldPerks members traveling within India, said a report.

With the deal in place, WorldPerks members can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles on Kingfisher to 28 key Indian business and leisure destinations with its new fleet of 26 Airbus aircraft.

Northwest Airlines has welcomed Kingfisher Airlines as a member of our expanding WorldPerks partner network in a belief that the expanded travel opportunities Kingfisher presents will be popular award destinations with the WorldPerks members, and also provide added value to the entire WorldPerks program. Northwest, through its joint venture partnership with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has provided service to India since 1997, and currently offers 18 weekly flights from the U.S. to India via Amsterdam. Joint venture flights serve Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad, said the report.

Detailing the partnership, an industry communication said that it also includes convenient electronic ticketing and through check-in services for all passengers when connecting between Northwest and Kingfisher flights. This apart, Northwest WorldClub members and World Business Class customers will have access to Kingfisher’s airport lounges in India.

Kingfisher, which operates more than 160 flights a day, is a popular airline brand today respected for its efforts to create a unique Indian atmosphere for its customers. The partnership with Northwest Airlines, one among the world’s largest airlines with hubs at Detroit, Minneapolis, Memphis, Tokyo and Amsterdam, operates around 1,400 daily departures.