Lexus India and Bangalore International Airport announce exclusive partnership

BANGLAORE: Luxury car manufacturer, Lexus India, and Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), the operator of Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport) have announced an exclusive partnership for the movement of guests at the VIP terminal.

All guests at BLR Airport's VIP terminal will now be chauffeured between the aircraft and the terminal in luxurious Lexus cars. Lexus India is providing the vehicles as part of the Airport's fleet for VIP movement.

Lexus vehicles were handed over to Mr. Jayaraj Shanmugam, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL at a special ceremony by Mr. Naveen Soni, President, Lexus India along with Mr. K.I. Jojoe, CEO, Lexus Bangalore and Mr. George Kuttukaran, Director, Lexus Bangalore.

Mr. Jayaraj Shanmugam, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL said, "At BLR Airport, we are always looking at ways to find solutions to create the best customer experience and enhance the overall travel experience of our passengers. We are confident that this partnership with Lexus will offer our premium guests an exclusive on-ground experience when they travel through our Airport." Mr. K. I. Jojoe, CEO, Lexus Bangalore commented, "At Lexus Bangalore, we constantly endeavor in delivering the Lexus promise of providing amazing guest experiences to our discerning guests. We are very happy to support this collaboration by offering the best of our services to such important dignitaries." Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Naveen Soni, Lexus India President said, "We at Lexus India are driven by the Japanese philosophy of "Omotenashi" meaning exceptional hospitality and the Indian spirit of "Athithi Devo Bhava" to anticipate guests' needs and to provide them the amazing Lexus experience. This alliance with Bangalore International Airport is another strong step in this direction, that gives us an opportunity to provide our VIP guests a luxurious experience of utmost comfort & luxury through our meticulously crafted Lexus cars. This will surely enhance their travel experience whenever they are visiting the city." ABOUT Bengaluru International Airport Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) is the largest airport in South India and the third busiest in India. It has the unique distinction of being the first Greenfield Airport in India, established on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This heralded a revolution in Indian aviation, as more airports in the Country were privatised, thereafter. BLR Airport commenced operations on May 24, 2008 – 33 months from the start of construction. Having served 10 million passengers in 2008, BLR Airport witnessed phenomenal growth during the subsequent years, becoming the fastest growing airport in the world in 2018.

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