Code-sharing: American Air in talks with Indian carriers

New Delhi: American Airlines is in talks with several domestic airlines, including Jet Airways, for having a code-share agreement to expand its reach in the Indian market.
"It is possible that we do not enter into a complete code-share agreement as exists at present with Air Sahara," said the airlines' Regional Manager, Indian Subcontinent, Ms Nisha Maharaj.
The current code-share agreement provides a host of benefits for the passengers including a fully reciprocal frequent flyer agreement and access to 52 airport lounges in India and many more around the globe.
The code share agreement is likely to end by the end of the year, when the buy out of Air Sahara by Jet Airways is completed.
Asked whether the airline would tie-up with Jet Airways, in view of the trouble that the Indian carrier was facing in launching flights to the US, Ms Maharaj said: "We are very open to having discussions with Jet Airways."
14/04/06 Hindu Business Line

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