MTN has announced its partnership with Air France/KLM to shorten the distance between its customers and their loved ones by offering 25% discount on business class tickets from Lagos to London.
Speaking at a media conference held at MTN head office, Ikoyi on Thursday, Richard Iweanoge, GM, Consumer Marketing, MTN, said MTN and Air France/KLM are coming together to make the life of their consumers better to enable them effortlessly reach their loved ones.
“Beyond making calls, there is a time to have physical contacts with our loved ones or business associates, Air France/KLM makes this possible. We have teamed together with the airline to offer unbeatable package to our customers.”
According to him, the partnership will offer an amazing discount from October to December 2016. In addition, customers will enjoy free incoming calls on the MTN network while in London.
“The partnership was conceived towards rewarding our current Platinum customers at this time. This is one of MTN’s ways of supporting its loyal customers as they engage in their regular travel for different purposes.”
The goal of our partnership with Air France KLM is to add value to our customers. Air France KLM and MTN are two companies that place a high premium on customers and with the Yuletide drawing near, there is no better deal for business travelers, tourists and holiday seekers than this offer.”
Speaking on the partnership, Arthur Dieffenthaler, Commercial Director, Air France KLM, Nigeria and Ghana, said combining technology of MTN and connection that Air France/KLM offers that physical connection that makes people meet in real life.
“We share a bank of loyal customers who frequently use both our products not only in Nigeria but also abroad. Roaming outside Nigeria, they need to know that we care, that is why we decided to create an unbeatable offer for the end consumer. The partnership entails much more. We will look at what is possible for individual customers. The better we are in tailoring offers to meet the needs of our customers.”
Furthermore, Dieffenthaler said the customers who intend to take up this offer will receive a special code from MTN as a unique identifier and send travel plans to a dedicated Air France KLM email address –mail.mtn.afkl@airfrance.fr quoting the unique code, amongst other information. Air France will then send a confirmation response to the customer, advising on travel itinerary and giving details of the discounted price. Once payment is effected, an e-ticket is issued to the customer.
Also speaking at the event, Amina Oyagbola, explained creativity has always been at the heart of the services rendered by MTN. “This particular initiative is one in a million. It brings together Nigerians on the ground, anywhere they go. Beyond that, we are saying in the air, we will tighten those connections. MTN has taken time to come up with this offer and partnership with Air France/KLM to enrich the lives of its customers.”
This is the first launch of a series of offers that will be unveiled by MTN for its loyal and prospective customers.
The period of purchase of the tickets runs from the 14th to 31st October 2016; while tickets remain valid till the end of December, which means that beneficiary customers must travel and return before 31 December 2016.
About The Author
