Mumbai:Air India is getting into the big buddies club — Star Alliance — which already has Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Austrian, United, US Airways, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, ANA, bmi, LOT, Scandinavian Airlines, Spanair, Thai Airways and Varig as members.
Joining the alliance would give AI access to over 15,000 connecting flights a day run by other carriers to 840 destinations in 150 countries. It would also help AI increase its load factor by 5-6 per cent.
AI is joining the alliance by this month end as a part of its global expansion plans. And it is not easy business.
To become a member, airlines must meet a range of standards set by the alliance. Once they become members airlines are regularly audited to ensure they meet the requirements.
12/12/06 Elizabeth Thomas/Business Standard
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