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Air India strikes interline partnership with Alaska airlines
teh agreement permits both airlines to sell tickets on the networks of the other.
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In an effort to strengthen its international network, Air India has entered into an interline partnership with Alaska Airlines. The agreement will allow Air India passengers to fly from New York JFK, Newark-New Jersey, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, and Vancouver to and from Alaska Airlines' network of 32 destinations in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
According to a release issued by Air India, the scope of the agreement includes bilateral interlining, which permits both airlines to sell tickets on the networks of the other. Furthermore, the two airlines have entered into a Special Prorate agreement, which allows Air India to file 'through fares' on routes served by Alaska Airlines.
Commenting on the collaboration between the two airliners Nipun Aggarwal, chief commercial and transformation officer, Air India, said, “The tie-up with Alaska Air will expand our international footprint in the US and Canada and even extend our reach to Mexico boosting our network expansion plans. It will help us offer more choice to our guests and mark a significant step forward in our mission to enhance connectivity.”
The passengers will be able to connect toadditional international points on Alaska Airlines network from Air India’s current gateways in North America as well as be able to enjoy Air India’s free baggage allowance on Alaska Airlines routes.
Air India currently operates 47 non-stop flights every week from Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai to five American cities: New York, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco, and 14 non-stop flights every week from Delhi to Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.
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