Etihad Airways and Jet Airways played hosts to their patron guests, trade partners and staff for a star studded reception with the Mumbai Indians team. The event which took place at The Vivanta by Taj, President in Mumbai, presented an opportunity for cricket enthusiasts and fans to meet with their favourite Mumbai Indians team players.
Etihad Airways and Jet Airways, the official airline partners and principal sponsors for the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) team, the Mumbai Indians, for the 2015 Twenty20 tournament also announced special contests for their trade partners and staff members in India. Etihad Airways’ SuperSeller agents had to book customers from India to 11 select destinations on Etihad Airways’ network. From the contest 11 agents with maximum bookings were selected to be a part of the event.
Neerja Bhatia, general manager- India, Etihad Airways said, “We are privileged to be principal sponsors and the official airline of the Mumbai Indians cricket team for the second consecutive year. I was excited to see so much buzz around me and glad that our guests had the opportunity to interact with the Mumbai Indians team. Etihad Airways has always been an airline of the rewarding kind. Giving back to all those who have supported us over the years is our constant endeavour.”
Raj Sivakumar, chief operating officer, Jet Airways said, “We are proud to associate with the Mumbai Indians as their official airline partners. This event was an exciting opportunity for our key partners and staff to be up close with the Mumbai Indians and interact with their favourite stars players.”