Continental and Kingfisher Airlines enter partnership

Airline Industry Information, July 6, 2007

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Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and India's Kingfisher Airlines have entered into a comprehensive partnership for frequent flyer and airport lounge access reciprocity and future codesharing.

Continental said it has operated daily, direct flights between its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Delhi since 2005. The airline will launch daily, direct flights between New York Liberty and Mumbai on 1 October 2007.

From 1 October 2007 members of the two airlines' frequent flyer programmes, Continental's OnePass and Kingfisher's King Club, will be able to earn and redeem miles on all flights operated by the other carrier. This date also marks the start of reciprocal airport lounge access for eligible customers, including Continental BusinessFirst and Presidents Club members.

By the end of the year the carriers plan to begin codesharing.

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