Lufthansa pact set to make US travel easier

Kolkata: People travelling to USA from Kolkata now have reason to cheer. German carrier Lufthansa, which operates three flights out of Kolkata each week, has entered into codeshare agreements with American carriers Continental Airlines and JetBlue, allowing seamless travel throughout USA.
"Many Indian passengers travel onward to the US and these codeshare flights considerably widen the travel options available for them with Lufthansa," said Lufthansa South Asia director Axel Hilgers. "With attractive products and services, JetBlue and Continental Airlines fit in well with Lufthansa's commitment to offer its customers outstanding connectivity and innovative services."
Frequent travellers to the US from Kolkata in IT and other sectors have been hit since Air India and British Airways withdrew direct flights between Kolkata and London. With Heathrow a major hub for trans-Atlantic flights, passengers preferred to travel through the airport. Now, the pacts that Lufthansa has signed will make transiting through Frankfurt as convenient.
The twin partnerships will significantly expand transfer options for Indian travellers and customers to USA. Passengers can now book flights from their hubs at Newark, Houston, Boston and New York.
15/11/09 Times of India

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