Celebi India Teams Up with British Airways for Chennai Airport Services
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siliconindia | Thursday, 11 January 2024, 21:31 Hrs
Çelebi India has revealed a new collaboration with British Airways to deliver high-quality ground handling services at Chennai International Airport. This partnership represents a noteworthy achievement for Çelebi as it enhances its footprint in the country by offering outstanding services in the aviation sector. British Airways, known for its exceptional service and steadfast commitment to safety standards, has selected Çelebi India as its ground-handling service partner in Chennai. This strategic partnership reflects the trust and confidence British Airways has in Çelebi, drawing from its 65 years of experience in providing ground handling services to major global airlines.
Tauseef Khan, CEO, Çelebi Ground Handling – India, said, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with British Airways as the chosen ground handling service provider at Chennai Airport. This collaboration is a significant milestone, underscoring Çelebi’s commitment to delivering top-tier services and contributing to the growth of India’s aviation industry. As we extend our support to British Airways, we remain dedicated to providing seamless and sustainable ground handling solutions, further solidifying our position as a trusted partner in the aviation landscape".
This collaboration with British Airways is part of Çelebi India’s expansion strategy, adding to its operations at major airports, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Goa, Hyderabad, Cochin, Ahmedabad, and Kannur. Aparna Malhotra – Regional Airport Manager – India and Maldives for British Airways said, "This alliance represents the trust and confidence that British Airways has in Çelebi’s expertise. British Airways is known for its exceptional service and unwavering commitment to safety standards. We look forward to dedicated, seamless and sustainable ground handling solutions, further solidifying our unyielding loyalty to exceptional service to our passengers and unwavering commitment to safety standards of the industry".
Operating in nine major airports throughout the country, Çelebi India boasts a substantial legacy in delivering seamless ground handling services. The company has a proven track record of excellence, encompassing various aspects such as facilitating a hassle-free passenger experience within the terminal, precise aircraft preparation, meticulous baggage processing, and punctual pushback operations. By the conclusion of the year, Çelebi India will have recruited over 750 employees, reinforcing its commitment to providing airlines and passengers with unparalleled and punctual services.
US Bangla Airlines, SCOOT, Air Asia Indonesia, Cathay Pacific, and YTO Cargo are among the airlines that have acknowledged and selected Çelebi as their reliable ground-handling partner at Chennai airport, underscoring the company's unwavering commitment to excellence. Çelebi India is actively expanding its presence and taking a leadership role in promoting sustainability within the Indian ground-handling industry. The company is devoted to supporting the aviation sector in achieving carbon neutrality through environmentally friendly initiatives. These initiatives encompass the utilization of 100% electric, air-conditioned tarmac coaches, electric baggage and cargo towing tugs, taxi-bots, and bridge-mounted equipment services.
