Offers to lure fliers - Discounts, goodies for kids

Airlines, international and domestic, are rolling out special offers to attract passengers.
Singapore Airlines claims its passenger count has gone up since the launch of its Boarding Pass Privilege (BPP) programme. Under the scheme, discounts are offered at shops, restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions in Singapore. There are also discounts for fliers at the transit mall of Changi airport. In addition, there are special offers at the airport’s Oasis lounge, entertainment complex and Plaza Premium.The airline is planning to offer similar facilities at Indian airports.
International and domestic carriers like Emirates, Thai Airways, British Airways, Jet and Kingfisher are offering toys and books to children on board.
The national carrier, Indian, has also come up with a special offer. Under the scheme, called Premium Economy Fares, a passenger has to pay Rs 100 more than the economy class fare to get an executive class seat.
“Another facility that Indian is going to launch is the Self Check-in Kiosk. The kiosk will soon be installed at Calcutta and other airports,” said an Indian official.
03/05/07 Sanjay Mandal/Calcutta Telegraph

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Categories: Foreign May 2007, General Aviation May 2007