Wednesday, August 13, 2014

International airlines doling out offers to attract Indian flyers

New Delhi: Global airline majors are doling out low fares and promotional offers to attract Indian flyers in the festive season.

The UK-based airline Virgin Atlantic has started an offer for this festive season. Passengers will now have to pay for just 68 percent of the base fare when booking in premium economy and upper class.

Adding to the offer, the airline said travellers booking in premium economy will be reimbursed Rs.6,800 on the total fare for bookings till Aug 14 for a travel period valid up to Nov 30.

Middle-East airline major Qatar Airways has also begun offering Indian customers discounts up to 25 percent on economy and premium cabin fares to a wide variety of destinations.

The promotion, that runs till Aug 15, offers passengers a four-month travel window until Dec 10.

British Airways has also commenced a similar marketing initiative for Indian customers for destinations in North America and Canada with special monsoon offer which has all-inclusive fares starting at Rs.65,880 for tickets booked by Aug 31 for outbound travel until Dec 31.
13/08/14 IANS/Business Standard
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