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Job Purpose
- To drive the development, execution and management of Air India s interline and codeshare partnerships, in-line with Air India s alliance strategy and compliance standards.
- Manage all system-related activities for codeshare implementation, including configuration, testing, and the integration of codeshare schedules into Air India s reservation and operational systems.
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Key Accountabilities
Partnership Support
- Take active ownership in maintaining and developing relationships with airline partners.
Agreement Management
- Under the guidance of the Head - Interline / Codeshare, take the lead in negotiating and managing interline and codeshare agreements, ensuring they are aligned with Air India s alliance strategy and compliant with international regulations.
- Periodically review the agreements to ensure they are in-line with the current market practices and Air India s alliance strategy
Operational Coordination
- Aid in the coordination between the Pricing and Revenue Management teams to implement effective pricing strategies.
- Collaborate with Network Planning and Revenue Management teams for timely implementation of codeshare flight schedules in the Sabre Codeshare Manager and GDS.
- Actively work with Digital & IT, Network, Sales and Revenue Management teams to implement the codeshare agreements
Performance Analysis
- Monitor and report on key ficial and operational metrics related to partnerships, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
Compliance and Evaluation
- Evaluate the viability of existing partnerships and ensure that all agreements are up-to- and comply with regulatory standards.
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Skills Required for the role
Analytical and Research Abilities
Communication Skills
Supportive Collaboration
Adaptability and Willingness to Learning
Detail-Oriented
Negotiation Skills
Regulatory Knowledge
Technical Knowledge
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Key Interfaces
Internal Interfaces
Head - Interline/Codeshare
- Directly report and own specific interline / codeshare discussions under guidance.
- Provide support and up on project progress.
Revenue Management and Pricing
- Syndicate on pricing discussions with partners to ensure alignment with Air India s fare / pricing strategy.
- Coordinate efforts to integrate strategic alliances with revenue optimization initiatives.
Marketing and Loyalty Teams
- Work collaboratively to leverage partnerships within marketing campaigns and loyalty programs.
Legal
- Ensure legal compliance in contract drafting and negotiations
External Interfaces
Partner Airlines
- Assist in managing relationships and negotiating terms for interlines and codeshares.
Regulatory Authorities
- Ensure all partnership agreements and operations comply with applicable laws.
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Educational and Experience Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement
- Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, International Relations, or a related field.
Minimum Requirement
Desired
Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in the aviation industry, particularly in roles related to interline, codeshare agreements, or alliance management.
- Hands-on knowledge of reservations and DCS system.
- 5+ years of experience in an airline environment with exposure to airline alliances and a background in handling partnership agreements.
- Knowledge of Altea Reservations, Altea DCS and Sabre Codeshare manager.