Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Air India, India’s leading global airline, has announced an exciting new partnership with Arrivia, the world’s largest stand-alone travel loyalty provider, to enhance its Flying Returns loyalty programme. This strategic collaboration will allow Flying Returns members to earn Reward Points on cruise bookings with over 40 major cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean International, P&O Cruises, Norwegian Cruises, MSC Cruises, Disney Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Costa & Cunard, among many others. The partnership expands the opportunities for Flying Returns members to earn rewards across more than 30,000 cruise itineraries worldwide.

Through this partnership, Flying Returns members can earn 5 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent on cruise fares when booked via the dedicated website, flyingreturnsicruise.com. This initiative marks a significant expansion of the Flying Returns programme, making it more comprehensive and aligned with the diverse travel interests of its members.

Members will have the opportunity to earn Reward Points on a wide range of cruise experiences, from ultra-luxurious Caribbean escapes to once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan excursions and the increasingly popular river cruises. This new offering enhances the value of the Flying Returns programme by allowing members to accumulate points not only on flights but also on memorable cruise experiences across the globe. Sunil Suresh, Head of Marketing, Loyalty & E-Commerce at Air India, commented .