Through its codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines, low-cost airline IndiGo has partnered with VisitBritain to promote travel to the United Kingdom. It will provide access to London, Manchester, and Birmingham via Istanbul.
IndiGo's partnership with VisitBritain is expected to increase travel and tourism between India and the United Kingdom, as well as promote mutual economic growth and development. This collaboration will also provide customers with a cost-effective travel option.
"Though the United Kingdom is a year-round destination, during the summer and late spring, there is an even larger influx of visitors. Through these connections IndiGo aims to provide customers with even more options, particularly during the peak tourist season from India. We are committed to make flying a pleasant experience for our customers and will uphold our promise of courteous, hassle-free, on-time, and affordable travel across an unparalleled network," Mr. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo, said.
"India is one of our most important inbound visitor markets, and we know there is pent-up demand for travel," said Ms. Louise Bryce, Director of Partnerships at VisitBritain. We want to provide visitors with a world-class welcome, and making it easier to get to Britain, including through regional gateways, is critical to our competitive tourism offer and encouraging visitors to explore more of Britain."
This is not the first time IndiGo has partnered with Turkish Airlines for codesharing. It announced 32 new connecting flights to Europe through its codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines last year. Milan, Manchester, Birmingham, Rome, Venice, Portugal, and Switzerland are among the major destinations served by the new routes.
Last August, Qantas announced its codeshare agreement with IndiGo where passengers flying to Bengaluru and Delhi could make seamless connections to major cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Pune and Goa.
Codeshare agreement helps two airlines in expanding their access to customers flying to destinations serviced by either of them. Such partnerships allows an airline to book its passengers on its partner carriers and provide seamless travel to destinations where it has no presence.