Avis Budget Group Announces Renewal and Expansion of Global Partnership With International Airlines Group
October 09 2017 - 10:00AM
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR), a leading global provider of
mobility solutions, and International Airlines Group (IAG), one of
the world's largest airline groups carrying more than 100 million
passengers each year, have renewed and expanded their global
partnership.
As part of the exclusive multi-year deal, Avis Car Rental and
Budget Car Rental will be the only car rental brands available for
booking through British Airways, Iberia and Iberia Express; with
Aer Lingus to follow at a later date. The agreement also includes
exclusivity with IAG’s loyalty programs, including British Airways
Executive Club, Aer Club from Aer Lingus, Iberia Plus and the Avios
Travel Rewards Programme. Until now, Budget Car Rental was only
available for bookings via the British Airways Executive Club,
Avios Travel Rewards Programme and Iberia Plus loyalty
programs.
“This new agreement with IAG is a testament of our continued
commitment to provide our partners and their customers with
best-in-class products and service,” said Mark Servodidio,
president, International, Avis Budget Group. “We’re thrilled to
strengthen our relationship and look forward to working together to
further provide a seamless travel solution.”
“This partnership dates back more than 20 years when Avis Car
Rental teamed up with our loyalty programme, Iberia Plus, followed
by the British Airways Executive Club,” said Silvia Cairo, head of
commercial planning and policy, IAG. “Since then, Avis, and later
Budget, have consistently delivered world-class services to our
customers. We’re excited to renew our agreement with Avis Budget
Group and expand the relationship to offer a complete range of car
rental options to our airlines.”
About Avis Budget GroupAvis Budget Group, Inc.
is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, both through
its Avis and Budget brands, which have more than 11,000 rental
locations in approximately 180 countries around the world, and
through its Zipcar brand, which is the world’s leading car sharing
network, with more than one million members. Avis Budget Group
operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe
and Australia directly, and operates primarily through licensees in
other parts of the world. Avis Budget Group has approximately
30,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. More
information is available at www.avisbudgetgroup.com.
Contact: Alice Pereira
(973) 496-3916
PR@avisbudget.com
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