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Indian Oil, JetPrivilege partner for earning flying miles scheme
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) JetPrivilege, the frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, on Tuesday announced its partnership with state-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC) to allow customers earn flying miles under the JetPrivilege frequent flyer programme when they buy petrol or diesel.
This is the first time that a frequent flyer programme (FFP) in India has partnered with the energy sector to allow flyers to earn as well as redeem points every time they refuel at select Indian Oil outlets, according to a JetPrivilege and IOC joint statement here.
“Alternatively, JetPrivilege members can also redeem their existing JPMiles to purchase fuel at the same outlets,” it said.
Until now, frequent flyer programmes had been limited to hotel bookings, dining out or shopping.
As per this arrangement, JetPrivilege members can now earn flying miles whenever they buy petrol or diesel from select Indian Oil outlets by mentioning their frequent flyer number at the time of payment. They can also pay for transport fuel by redeeming their flying miles.
JetPrivilege members will earn one JPMile on every Rs 150 spent on regular fuel and three JPMiles on every Rs 150 spent on XtraPremium, or branded, fuel at IOC outlets, the statement said.
Consumers can also redeem the accumulated JPMiles for free flight tickets.
The facility to earn or redeem flying miles will initially be available at select Indian Oil outlets in Mumbai and Delhi. This will be expanded to over 500 outlets across eight cities in 2018, the statement added.
Commenting on the development, Jet Privilege Pvt Ltd MD Manish Dureja said in the statement: “Our partnership with an iconic Indian brand like Indian Oil gives our members even greater choice and flexibility in how they earn and use their JPMiles.”
“Indian Oil always strives to add to the refuelling experience of its customers. Our association with JetPrivilege would be giving one more reason for customer to fuel with us,” IOC Executive Director (Retail) Sanjeev Jain said.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.