Alliance only way out to curb losses: Goyal

As per the agreement reached between Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines, the two carriers would cooperate in eight areas. They are:
* Code-sharing on both domestic and international flights, subject to DGCA approval.
* Interline/Special Prorate agreements to leverage the joint network deploying 189 aircraft, offering 927 domestic and 82 international flights daily.
* Joint fuel management to reduce fuel expenses.
* Common ground handling of the highest quality.
* Cross-selling of flight inventories using the common Global Distribution System Platform.
* Joint network rationalisation and synergies.
* Cross-utilisation of crew on similar aircraft types and commonality of training as also of the technical resources, subject to DGCA approval.
* Reciprocity in Jet Privilege and King Club frequent flier programmes.
14/10/08 Press Trust of India/NDTV.com

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