DP World PGTI president Kapil Dev and Air India chief commercial officer Nipun Aggarwal at the signing of their partnership agreement in Gurgaon on Tuesday. Image courtesy DP World PGTI.
By Rahul Banerji
Air India’s loyalty programme, Maharaja Club, will partner the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India as the Tour’s official travel partner of the DP World PGTI from August 2026 to April 2027.
This brings together two brands committed to excellence and reflects Maharaja Club’s growing focus on delivering lifestyle experiences beyond travel, the DP World PGTI said in a statement.
Through the association, Maharaja Club will support the continued growth of professional golf in India while offering members unique opportunities to engage with the sport.
As the official travel partner, Air India will facilitate seamless travel support for players and officials travelling for DP World PGTI events across the tournament calendar.
The partnership includes curated experiences at select tournaments, including privileged access, hospitality and member engagement opportunities for Maharaja Club members.
Stronger positioning
These initiatives seek to strengthen Maharaja Club’s positioning as one of India’s leading travel and lifestyle loyalty programmes.
Said DP World PGTI president Kapil Dev, “As the tour expands its footprint and continues to raise the bar for professional golf in India, having a trusted and iconic brand like Air India by our side adds tremendous value.
“This partnership will ensure our players, officials and stakeholders enjoy seamless travel, allowing them to focus entirely on performance and excellence.”
Added Air India chief commercial officer Nipun Aggarwal, “We are delighted to partner with the DP World PGTI and contribute to the development of golf in the country.
“Through this partnership, we aim to support players as they compete across the country while also creating unique and memorable experiences for our Maharaja Club members.”
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