ETW Staff- Mumbai
Xiamen Airlines, airline based in Xiamen, a coastal city located in the southeast of China, has appointed AVIAREPS as its general sales and service agent (GSSA) in India. The AVIAREPS India office headquartered in Mumbai will act as its extended office and be responsible for maximising exposure, penetrating new markets and promoting Xiamen Airlines as a favorable airline for Indian travellers.
Xiamen Airlines currently has three major hubs in China, i.e. Xiamen, Fuzhou and Hangzhou. In addition Xiamen Airlines also has hubs in, Tianjin, Changsha and Beijing. The airline presently has 56 destinations with 457 daily flights. It operates 218 domestic routes in China and 26 international routes (including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Seoul ,Macau, and Taiwan).
Commenting on this alliance Joseph Fernandes, general manager, AVIAREPS India, said, “We are exhilarated to be representing one of Chinas top notch airlines and a SkyTeam Alliance member airline. India is currently witnessing a massive boost in both business and leisure traffic to China. Given the agent friendly policies of the airline and the services, Fleet, and strong network level of service that Xiamen Airlines offers we expect a positive response for Xiamen Airlines from the Indian market.”
Speaking on the occasion Hu Bin, general manager, passenger marketing and sales committee, Xiamen Airlines, said, “We are looking forward to foray into this new and emerging market with extensive outbound travel potential. For Xiamen Airlines, this is a strategic, long-term investment. By collaborating with AVIAREPS India, a professional airline GSSA with extensive knowledge of the Indian market and the aviation industry, we are sure to reach our goals.”
