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Telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with premium global airline company, British Airways, to offer discounted airfares to premier customers of Airtel in Nigeria.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Airtel and British Airways was signed on Monday at the telco’s headquarters at Banana Island in Ikoyi, Lagos.

With the offer, which begins from August 1, 2016, and runs to July 31, 2017, Airtel Premier customers, including employees of Airtel, will enjoy substantial airfare discounts when traveling by British Airways from Lagos or Abuja to London, Europe, United States of America (USA) and Canada. The discount also applies on travels in club world, world traveller plus and world traveller cabins.

Ahmad Mokhles, chief commercial officer of Airtel Nigeria and Kola Olayinka, regional manager, West Africa of British Airways signed the agreement.

Shola Adeyemi, director, legal and regulatory, Airtel Nigeria and Adetutu Otuyalo, corporate sales manager, British Airways were among the top executives of both companies =in attendance.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Mokhles expressed delight at the opportunity to partner with British Airways, while Olayinka said both companies operate in similar markets and place premium on customer service.

Airtel Premier is a special V-VIP programme designed to give exceptional and personalised service to top executives and distinguished
personalities.

Customers on the Airtel Premier plan enjoy several benefits, including dedicated helpline, exclusive emails and website, dedicated relationship manager, enrollment into Airtel rewards programme, exclusive access to designated service points at Airtel showrooms and access to over 600 premium lounges across the world, among other benefits.