Toronto: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced a new marketing alliance with Jet Airways, India\u2019s premier international airline. As part of the new partnership, guests and members of the luxury hotel brand\u2019s guest recognition program, Fairmont President’s Club, will have the option of earning airline miles in Jet Airways\u2019 frequent flyer program, JetPrivilege.
\n\u201cIndia is a dynamic, international market, and with our burgeoning growth in Asia and entry into Southeast Asia with the upcoming opening of Fairmont Jaipur, we see this as both a timely and strategic addition to our roster of airline partners\u201d, said Serge Simard, Regional Vice President, Africa and India. \u201cWe\u2019re very excited to be teaming with a respected and influential international carrier like Jet Airways and giving our frequent guests another mileage option to choose from.\u201d
\nCommenting on the partnership, Mr Sudheer Raghavan, Chief Commercial Officer, Jet Airways, said, \u201cGuest delight is at the core of Jet Airways\u2019 strategy to offer better value creation for its JetPrivilege members. This partnership positions us among the leading airline frequent flyer programs in India with the high value it offers members and the wide range of product choices. This is an effort to create an exceptional experience and this new marketing alliance with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will allow JetPrivilege members to enjoy several unique benefits in select cities across the globe.\u201d
\nBased in Mumbai, Jet Airways operates flights to 24 international and 52 domestic destinations and the carrier\u2019s commitment to delivering exceptional service has garnered the airline many awards and accolades, making it a natural partner for Fairmont. The airline also services a number of international markets which Fairmont calls home including London, where The Savoy has reopened following one of the most ambitious restorations in British history, and New York City, which lays claim to one of the world\u2019s most legendary hotels, The Plaza.
\nTo kick of the new partnership, Fairmont is extending a launch offer to its guests. From May 7 \u2013 August 6 2012, guests on qualifying stays will have the opportunity to earn triple miles based on 500 miles per night to a maximum of 2,000 miles per stay. Following the welcome offer, frequent guests of Fairmont will have the ability to earn 500 frequent flyer miles per qualifying stay.
\nWith an eye on international growth, Fairmont is working on a number of exciting developments, including many in Asia and Southeast Asia, such as the soon-to-open Fairmont Jaipur, a 199-room city center hotel, located in Rajasthan in the northwest of India. Other hotel openings in Asia include Fairmont Makati, Manila, Philippines (2012), Fairmont Nanjing, China (2013), Fairmont Taiyuan, China (2014) and Fairmont Chengdu, China (2014).
\nFairmont President’s Club provides frequent guests with special benefits and privileges designed to reflect individual travel preferences and offer an enhanced level of service. Personalized travel profiles afford members customized stay experiences while in-hotel benefits include complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet, Fairmont Fit athletic gear, a members-only reservations line, expedited check-in and check-out, and access to exclusive vacation offerings. Enrollment is free and guests can join at any Fairmont location worldwide, online at fairmont.com\/fpc or by contacting Fairmont\u2019s global reservation center at 1-800-441-1414.
\nJet Airways becomes the latest addition to Fairmont\u2019s collection of airline partners, a group that includes other top carriers such as United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Air China, Qatar Airways and Alaska Airlines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Toronto: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced a new marketing alliance with Jet Airways, India\u2019s premier international airline. As part of the new partnership, guests and members of the luxury hotel brand\u2019s guest recognition program, Fairmont President’s Club, will have the option of earning airline miles in Jet Airways\u2019 frequent flyer program, JetPrivilege. \u201cIndia is … Continue reading