Air India re-launches ‘Companion Free’ scheme

Company Release, November 5

MUMBAI

Air India, the country's national carrier, has announced the reintroduction of its hugely popular ‘Companion-Free Scheme’ from November 1st 2005. The ‘Companion-Free Scheme’ programme, applicable to passengers traveling on full published IATA fares in all classes - First, Executive and Economy for outbound travel between India and the US / Canada / Europe will be in operation till March 31st 2006.

Air India has in recent times upgraded its premium classes by introducing flat beds in its First Class and Slumberettes in its Executive Class. Air India's in-flight service, which has won numerous accolades in the past from passengers is also being upgraded and the introduction of the companion Free Scheme will enable a larger number of its passengers to experience the upgraded product and services.

Air India currently operates 28 flights a week to the U.S., a daily service to New York, Newark, Los Angeles and Chicago; 21 flights to London; 11 flights to Frankfurt, 7 flights to Paris; 3 flights each to Birmingham and Toronto every week.

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