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MUMBAI | 4 JUNE 2026
Indian Hotels Company’s (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with oneworld, a global airlines alliance, to extend enhanced benefits to the members of its loyalty programme, Taj InnerCircle-NeuPass.
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, said, “This partnership with oneworld reflects the growing consumer preference for more integrated travel experiences. As we expand Taj’s international footprint, such alliances strengthen our ability to engage a wider global audience, bringing together scale and warm Indian hospitality to create a seamless proposition across markets.”
Through this collaboration, Taj InnerCircle–NeuPass members gain access to benefits on participating oneworld airlines, including limited time savings with Cathay Pacific until 30th September 2026, with more opportunities to follow. oneworld loyalty members will gain access to exclusive savings on stays, dining and spa experiences across IHCL’s global portfolio including Taj, Claridges Collection, Brij, SeleQtions, Clarks, Gateway, Vivanta, Ginger, Tree of Life hotels and amã Stays & Trails.
“We are pleased to bring together the world’s premium airline alliance with IHCL’s Taj InnerCircle Neupass. Members can now enjoy IHCL’s celebrated brands including the iconic Taj, bringing its century-old heritage of luxury in a first-of-its-kind partnership to extend the value of oneworld loyalty beyond air travel,” said Ole Orvér, oneworld CEO. “Our shared commitment to quality and service will enhance how oneworld customers are recognised and rewarded throughout their journey.”
Reciprocal Loyalty Recognition
- Coming soon, Taj InnerCircle Gold and Platinum members will be matched to oneworld Sapphire tier and Taj InnerCircle Copper and Silver members will be matched to oneworld Ruby tier.
- oneworld Emerald members will be matched to Taj InnerCircle Gold, whileRuby and Sapphire members will be matched to Taj InnerCircle Silver.
- Later this year, oneworld and IHCL will continue to explore the introduction of miles earning opportunities on hotel stays across select oneworld partner airline programmes.
About oneworld:
oneworld brings together 15 world-class airlines – Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and SriLankan Airlines to nearly 1,000 destinations. oneworld member airlines work together to consistently deliver a superior, consistent travel experience, with special rewards and privileges for its frequent flyers, including earning and redeeming miles and points across the entire alliance network, access to airport lounges, priority check in and boarding and extra baggage allowances and more. Learn more about the oneworld Alliance at oneworld.com.
About The Indian Hotels Company Limited:
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; Brij, an experiential leisure offering; Atmantan, one of India’s leading integrated wellness destinations; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.
Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 630 hotels including 255 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 15 countries and over 300 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.
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