Air India, Adani Airports launch online duty-free shopping platform for international travellers

Seamlessly integrated into Air Indias official website and mobile application, the new digital storefrontlets passengers departing from or arriving at select Indian airports browse, pre-order, and securely payfor duty-free items before their journey. Customers can collect their packaged purchases at designatedairport duty-free counters, as per the statement issued.

For passengers, the new platform offers instant savings and convenience with introductory discountsof up to 25% on standard retail shelf prices, with the added advantage of stacking bank offers andseasonal privileges.

Travellers can choose from a wide digital catalogue covering premium cosmetics and fragrances, luxurychocolates and confectionery, consumer electronics, and world-class spirits ensuring they securethe best deals before even stepping into the airport.

"In addition to introductory discounts of up to 25%, the partnership embeds loyalty rewards into the retailflow: members of Air Indias Maharaja Club loyalty program will automatically earn 3 Maharaja Pointsfor every INR 100 spent on eligible duty-free transactions," the statement mentioned.

"The digital service is available for passengers travelling to and from major airports with duty-free hubsat Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram. Eligibility extends to customers on codeshare itineraries, including flights operated by Air India Express, with planned rollouts across additional domestic and international gateways in subsequent phases," it said.

The partnership brings together Air India's growing digital customer ecosystem and Adani Airports' retailexpertise to reimagine duty-free shopping as an integrated part of the travel journey. From trip planningand pre-ordering to airport collection and loyalty rewards, the new offering delivers a seamless, end-to-end experience designed around the evolving needs of today's travellers, it added. (ANI)