Collinson International, a global leader in airport experiences and loyalty solutions, has announced a partnership with Kiwi, a leading Credit-on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) fintech platform based in India. This marks a significant first for a UPI app in India, as Kiwi users will now enjoy complimentary access to over 45 airport lounges across 22 airports in the country.
The new initiative allows Kiwi users to earn one free airport lounge visit for every INR 50,000 spent via UPI on the platform. This unique offering eliminates the need for traditional registration, physical cards, or additional memberships. Users can conveniently book lounge access through the Kiwi app, generating a pass or QR code, which can be scanned at the lounge entrance for seamless entry.
Recent research by Collinson International highlights the growing value of travel-related perks among Indian consumers, with airport lounge access ranking as one of the most desired benefits. Nearly half (44 per cent) of respondents identified lounge access as their top travel-related credit card perk, and over 60 per cent (63 per cent) expressed interest in the ability to extend this benefit to guests. In response, Kiwi plans to launch a feature that allows users to share their lounge access with friends, family, or travel companions in the near future.
Sumit Prakash, Country Director, India and South Asia, Collinson International, commented, “With travel demand rising, Indian travellers highly value travel-related benefits. This partnership with Kiwi will provide added value to their customers, and we look forward to welcoming Kiwi users to our network of airport lounges.”Mohit Bedi, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer of Kiwi, added, “Our goal at Kiwi is to redefine the offerings of a payments platform. This partnership introduces premium travel benefits to everyday life, setting a new benchmark for convenience and innovation in the UPI ecosystem.”
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