Air India’s much awaited flight route from Delhi to Sydney and Melbourne has received a further boost through its association with Qantas. According to Inder Singh, Manager (Tourism and Business Development), Air India, as per a codeshare agreement between the two airlines, Qantas will provide Air India passengers 30 seats at a minimum fare for travel within the destination. A similar agreement has been signed with Air New Zealand, Singh added.
“The offer will be available to FITs at first, and group travellers’ special fares will also be added on soon. The offer will be available to all IATA agents in India,” Singh revealed. He further stated that, as an incentive to travel agents, a 20 per cent incentive will be given on basic fare, plus fuel surcharge on business class tickets will be given for a booking of a minimum of five tickets.
Air India has an inaugural offer of about Rs. 48,000 round trip between Delhi and Melbourne/Sydney.
