Singapore Airlines and India’s newest airline Vistara partner over their frequent flyer programmes

NEW DELHI, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines and India’s newest airline Vistara today announced a partnership between the KrisFlyer and Club Vistara frequent flyer programmes, providing members more opportunities for accrual and redemption rewards.

The partnership enables KrisFlyer members to earn KrisFlyer miles when travelling on Vistara flights, and redeem Vistara flight tickets with their miles. Similarly, Club Vistara members can earn and redeem points when travelling on Singapore Airlines and SilkAir flights.

The accrual of miles and points for both frequent flyer programmes will commence in March 2015, and redemption in May 2015.

The tie-up is Vistara’s first with another airline, and follows the recent launch of an interline partnership with Singapore Airlines. Vistara, which is a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, launched domestic services from its Delhi base on 9 January.

“We are delighted to strengthen our cooperation with our airline partner Vistara, and to provide KrisFlyer and Club Vistara members with more ways to earn and redeem when they fly with us. It has been an exciting start to the new year for KrisFlyer, as we continue to expand our choice of airline and non-airline rewards for our members” said Singapore Airlines’ Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Ms Lee Wen Fen.

“We are pleased to enter into this strategic partnership with Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer programme, which widens the choices and benefits for Club Vistara members. We are confident that through Singapore Airlines and their sister airline SilkAir’s well-connected network from India, we will be able to broaden our reach and strengthen the value proposition for Club Vistara members” Vistara’s Chief Executive Officer Phee Teik Yeoh added.

For more information, please contact:
Singapore Airlines Public Affairs Department
Tel: (65)6541-5880(office hours)
Tel: (65)9753-2126(after office hours)
E-mail: Public_affairs@singaporeair.com.sg
Website: singapore.com

Vistara- TATA SIA Airlines Limited
Rashmi Soni
Head – Corporate Communications
TATA SIA Airlines Limited
Email: Rashmi.soni@airvistara.com
M: +91 9818083133
Gunjan Batra
IPAN Hill+Knowlton
Email: gunjan.batra@hkstrategies.com
M: +91 9871285557

About Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines is committed to operating a modern aircraft fleet, offering world-class cabin products and top quality service provided by the iconic and elegant Singapore Girl. With Singapore as its main hub, the Airline operates services to 61 destinations in 33 countries. Singapore Airlines has more than 100 modern aircraft in its fleet, and created aviation history in October 2007 by becoming the world’s first airline to fly the largest commercial plane in the world, the Airbus A380. In July 2013, Singapore Airlines launched its next-generation cabin products in all three classes as well as the world’s most advanced in-flight entertainment system.

About KrisFlyer
KrisFlyer is Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer programme. KrisFlyer members can earn miles when they travel on Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, partner airlines on Star Alliance, as well as other airline partners including Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin America. KrisFlyer also collaborates extensively with over 170 non-airline partners worldwide ranging from banks to hotels, travel services and retail, so members can continue to earn miles for rewards even when they are not flying.

KrisFlyer members can redeem their miles for award flights on over 30 world-class airlines to more than 1,000 destinations in 170 countries. KrisFlyer miles can also be redeemed for upgrades to Singapore Airlines Suites, First Class or Business Class on Singapore Airlines, and to Business Class on Singapore Airlines’ regional carrier, SilkAir. KrisFlyer members also have the option to mix their miles and cash when paying for their tickets, as well as to purchase preferred seats with more leg room in Economy Class, on Singapore Airlines flights, when booking on singaporeair.com.

KrisFlyer continually enhances the programme to bring more value and benefits to its members. With the recent introduction of “KrisFlyer Spree”, Singapore Airlines’ new online shopping mall, members can earn KrisFlyer miles when they shop at more than 2,000 global and local brands and merchants such as Adidas, Apple, Asos, Bloomingdales, eBay, Gap and Marks & Spencer. For more information, please visit www.krisflyer.com.

About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited)
TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name Vistara, is a joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) with Tata Sons holding the majority stake of 51% in the company and SIA holding the remaining 49%. Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to launch the finest full service carrier in India aimed at creating memorable and personalised flying experiences for its customers. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January 9, 2015 with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India. For additional information, visit www.airvistara.com

About Club Vistara
Club Vistara is the first frequent flyer programme in India to offer value-based earning for its members, where points are earned based on actual spend on the ticket fare rather than the miles travelled. Customers upgraded to Club Vistara Silver and Gold can also earn bonus points. As another first in India, Vistara has done away with a physical membership card. For more information on Club Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com.

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