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  • Air India expands Lufthansa partnership to spread its wings across Europe

    Air India expands Lufthansa partnership to spread its wings across Europe

    MUMBAI: Air India is soaring to new heights in its partnership with the Lufthansa Group, expanding its codeshare network to offer seamless connectivity between India and Europe. The enhanced deal, which now includes Austrian Airlines, adds close to 60 new codeshare routes, bringing the total to nearly 100 flights across 12 Indian and 26 European cities.

    For Indian travellers, this means greater access to 26 European destinations and three key American cities beyond Air India’s hubs in Frankfurt, Vienna, and Zurich. Passengers can now book Air India-coded flights on Lufthansa, Swiss, and Austrian Airlines, making travel to cities like Amsterdam, Barcelona, Munich, and Stockholm smoother than ever.

    On the flip side, Lufthansa Group customers can now connect to 15 Indian destinations with Air India, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Goa, Kolkata, and Pune. The partnership also extends to Air India’s international routes to Kathmandu, Melbourne, and Sydney from Delhi and Mumbai.

    Air India chief commercial officer Nipun Aggarwal stated, “Our goal is to enable our customers to travel seamlessly across the world via Air India and its partner airlines. Expanding our partnership with Lufthansa Group strengthens this mission and elevates the travel experience for our passengers.”

    Lufthansa Group chief commercial officer Dieter Vranckx said, “We are thrilled to enhance our cooperation with Air India. This partnership will offer greater travel flexibility and reinforce Lufthansa Group’s commitment to the Indian market.”

    As both airlines are part of Star Alliance, frequent flyers can continue to earn and redeem miles, while elite members enjoy priority services, additional baggage allowances, and access to premium lounges.

    Subject to regulatory approvals, the expanded codeshare flights will soon be available for booking, promising a smoother and more connected travel experience for passengers across India and Europe.

  • Pebble announces Vienna and Vama – Smart bling for women

    Pebble announces Vienna and Vama – Smart bling for women

    Mumbai: With the onset of the season of love, India’s fastest growing smartwatch brand Pebble has announced two glamorousand smart timepieces – Vama and Vienna – crafted as an ode to the modern Indian women. While Pebble Vienna embodies an ultra-premium style with a brilliant diamond cut, Pebble Vama personifies elegance & glamour in a curvy metallic dial. This collection was unveiled by actress Bhumi Pednekar, an epitome of what the collection manifests – style and substance. Vienna dons a 1.27” HD display & metallic mash straps in different hues, whereas Vama comes with AMOLED always-on display and choice of silicone and mesh straps.

    “Our new launches are designed for the modern-day women and we think of these watches as ‘Smart Bling for Women’. Both Vienna and Vama are designed in accordance with the lifestyle needs & aspirations of women who do not shy away from flaunting their fashion statement on their wrists. The perfect accessory for any ensemble, be it with your favourite black dress or a traditional wedding season attire, we dedicate these timepieces to the might of modern Indian women. Besides, Vama and Vienna also make the perfect gifting option this Valentine’s Day,” said Pebble co-founder Komal Agarwal.

    Echoing her sentiments, Mensa Brands Founder & CEO Ananth Narayanan added, “Pebble has since its inception been catering to all segments of the young & new India. As a brand, we salute women power and firmly believe that all their lifestyle aspirations must be catered to. Our product portfolio diversification is an earnest attempt in this direction.”

  • Uefa Euro 2008 mascot launched in Vienna

    Europe’s next festival of football will have a duo to bring it luck. Dressed in red and white football strips, the dynamic twins sport the national colours of both the host countries, Austria and Switzerland.

    Their bright red, pointy hairstyles mirror the shape of the mountain peaks symbolically depicted in the official Uefa Euro 2008 logo.

    At a media conference Uefa CEO Lars-Christer Olsson, Euro 2008 SA Board of Administration Chairman and president of the Swiss Football Association Euro 2008 SA Board of Administration member and president of the Austrian Football Association Ralph Zloczower Friedrich Stickler and Warner Bros. Consumer Products VP Bruno Schwobthaler spoke about the creation, development and marketing of the official mascots, as well as their characters.

    Then it was time for their first appearance: forming 2008 with their shirt numbers as they stood side by side, the dynamic duo walked onto the stage – with the immediate aim of winning the hearts of football fans all over Europe.

    After the media conference, the two mascots got into a horse-drawn carriage and set off for the Stephansplatz. From here, an eight-carriage escort of 32 children, chosen by two of the Uefa Euro 2008 sponsors, McDonald’s and Telekom Austria, accompanied the mascots, where the Viennese public had the opportunity for a close-up view.

    Football fans can also choose mascot names. The first appearance of the twin mascots on a football pitch is scheduled for 11 October, when Austria will host Switzerland in a friendly match in Innsbruck. On 10 October, the day before the Austria v Switzerland friendly, the twin mascots will be ‘christened’ in Innsbruck. Their names will be chosen by football fans in Switzerland and Austria, who will be able to vote between 27 September and 8 October for one of the following pairs of names:

    • Zagi and Zigi

    • Flitz and Bitz

    • Trix and Flix

    The fans in Austria and Switzerland will have three ways of voting:

    • On www.euro2008.com, where all participants will be entered in a draw to win mascot prizes (voting 27 September – 8 October).

    • In McDonald’s restaurants in Switzerland and Austria, with one voter in each country winning two tickets for the friendly match in Innsbruck on 11 October (voting till 5 October).

    • On the hotline number of Austria’s first Uefa Euro 2008 National Supporter Telekom Austria with two voters winning one ticket.