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Bangalore VIPs gain luxury airport transports
Lexus India is providing its luxury vehicles to support Kempegowda airport's VIP ground fleet. Guests at the terminal will now be chauffeured between the aircraft and the terminal in Lexus cars.
Lexus India president Naveen Soni; BIAL CFO Bhaskar Rao; BIAL COO Jayraj Shanmugam; and Lexus Bangalore CEO KI Jojoe.

Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), the operator of Kempegowda International airport in India, has partnered with luxury car manufacturer Lexus India to transport guests at the airport's VIP terminal to and from the aircraft.

Lexus vehicles were handed over to BIAL chief operating officer Jayaraj Shanmugam by Lexus India president Naveen Soni with Lexus Bangalore CEO KI Jojoe and director George Kuttukaran.

Shanmugam says: "At Kempegowda airport, we are always looking at ways to find solutions to create the best customer experience and enhance the overall travel experience of our passengers. We are confident that this partnership with Lexus will offer our premium guests an exclusive on-ground experience when they travel through our airport."

Jojoe adds: "At Lexus Bangalore, we constantly endeavour to deliver the Lexus promise of providing amazing guest experiences to our discerning guests. We are very happy to support this collaboration by offering the best of our services to such important dignitaries."

Soni says: "We at Lexus India are driven by the Japanese philosophy of Omotenashi, meaning exceptional hospitality, and the Indian spirit of Athithi Devo Bhava, to anticipate guests' needs and to provide them an amazing Lexus experience. This alliance with Bangalore International Airport is another strong step in this direction that gives us an opportunity to give our VIP guests a luxurious experience in meticulously crafted Lexus cars. This will surely enhance their travel experience whenever they are visiting the city."

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