Jet airways, Gulf Air announce frequent flyer partnership

New Delhi: Jet Airways has signed an agreement with Gulf Air, which allows members of the Jet Privilege (JP) programme to earn and redeem JP Miles, when travelling with their new partner airline. Moreover, elite tier Jet Privilege members can also enjoy premium privileges such as lounge access and extra baggage allowance among others, when they fly with Gulf Air.

As this is a reciprocal relationship, members of Gulf Air Frequent flyer programme will also be able to earn and redeem miles, as well as enjoy special benefits when travelling on Jet Airways.

Frequent flyers of both airlines can enjoy a host of convenient connections offered by the two carriers over Jet Airways' 280 plus daily flights over the Indian subcontinent and Gulf Air's 57 weekly services between India and the Gulf region..

Jet Airways' Jet Privilege programme is offering its members an opportunity to earn double JPMiles when they take a flight on Gulf Air between October 15 and November 15, 2005 and vice versa.

Gaurang Shetty, vice president, marketing, Jet Airways said, "As Jet Airways expands its network to newer international destinations, we are committed to ensuring that our frequent flyers get to enjoy the best of benefits and rewards, no matter where in the world they travel."

"We at Gulf Air see this new relationship as a perfect combination," commented Louise Robertson, Manager Loyalty Programmes Gulf Air. "With Jet Airways' youthful dynamism and Gulf Air's experience, innovation and wide reaching network, this is a win-win partnership for our respective customers."