USA. 3Sixty Duty Free, a global leader in omnichannel and travel retail, announced its partnership with Global Crossing Airlines (JET: TSX-V; JETMF: OTCQB) (“GlobalX”). The new partnership allows travelers to purchase from a large range of travel retail products, via their onboard In-flight Duty Free program.
The startup charter carrier GlobalX, is scheduled to begin operations in July with two aircraft in its fleet, one Airbus A320 and one A321. Furthermore, it intends to grow its fleet by up to ten aircraft over the coming 18 months, including a widebody A330 and several A321 passenger-tofreighter aircraft.
“The transaction announced today represents an exciting opportunity for 3Sixty,” commented 3Sixty’s Chief Operations Officer, Alex Anson – “joining forces with GlobalX, further expands our omnichannel footprint and continues elevating the travel retail experience for customers.”
The initial phase of the partnership entails the implementation of 3Sixty’s In-flight Duty Free program with plans to include Pre-order service, Home Delivery, and their Onboard Pouring Program in the future.
“Providing a diverse range of high quality brands for passengers onboard our flights from Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean was a major focus in selecting 3Sixty as our Duty Free partner. Their vast experience in travel retail makes them the perfect partner as we launch our airline service both domestically and internationally,” adds Mark Salvador, GlobalX Chief Marketing Officer.
3Sixty Duty Free operations will commence at GlobalX’s operating bases at Miami International Airport and Atlantic City International Airport, with plans to expand to other USA airports.
For further information, please contact:
3Sixty
Rachel Hyatt
Corporate Communications
Tel: +1305 319 2450
Email: r.hyatt@3sixtydutyfree.com
GlobalX
Mark Salvador
Chief Marketing Officer
Tel: 786-751-8510
Email: mark.salvador@globalxair.com
About 3Sixty
3Sixty (formerly DFASS Group) is the world’s leading inflight duty free retailer, with a growing presence in airport duty free and duty paid retail in the Americas. 3Sixty specializes in helping consumers and businesses access the enticing world of travel retail. Our partnerships with suppliers of the world’s premium brands, our global reach, innovative marketing, state of the art technology, customized training and motivation, competitive financial support, logistics and inventory-management, allow 3Sixty to offer seamless retail transactions to thousands of airline customers each day – on the ground and in the air. For more information visit 3Sixtydutyfree.com.
About Global Crossing Airlines
GlobalX is a US 121 domestic flag and supplemental airline now in FAA certification using the Airbus A320 family aircraft. GlobalX has taken delivery of one A320 and one A321 aircraft as it prepares for revenue operations. Subject to FAA and DOT approvals, GlobalX intends to fly as an ACMI and wet lease charter airline serving the US, Caribbean and Latin American markets.
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