FEH announces alliance with SIA's HighFlyer business travel programme

Source: FEH. The Clan Hotel Singapore lobby.

Far East Hospitality (FEH) is the first hospitality group to be a part of Singapore Airlines’ (SIA's) HighFlyer business travel programme. HighFlyer is a travel reward programme where companies enjoy preferential airfares and earn HighFlyer points when their employees travel for work. These points can be used on future travel or redeem for rewards for their business or corporate travellers.

HighFlyer members can now earn up to 500 points when their employees fulfil qualifying stays at selected Far East Hospitality hotels in Singapore, Japan and Malaysia. Participating hotels include The Clan Hotel Singapore, Far East Village Hotel Tokyo, Asakusa and Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur. Employees who are KrisFlyer members will also be entitled to accumulate miles for the same stays.

In addition, FEH’s 19 hotels in Singapore, Japan and Malaysia also offer SIA’s KrisFlyer members a chance to earn up to 500 KrisFlyer miles after each qualifying stay at the hotel.

TFE Hotels - FEH’s joint venture partner in Australia - has simultaneously become the first Australian hospitality group to partner with SIA’s rewards programme, KrisFlyer. The partnership will see KrisFlyer members earn 500 KrisFlyer miles per qualifying stay at more than 60 hotels across TFE’s global network.

Travel rewards galore with the NBK Miles World Mastercard

Source: NBK. The NBK Miles World Mastercard.

Frequent travellers from Kuwait can earn points and gain airport lounge access with the NBK Miles World Mastercard. 

NBK Miles Points can be redeemed to book flights with more than 800 airlines, 150,000 hotels, and renowned car rental agencies around the world. When encashing miles, cardholders can fly to any destination on any airline, from any point of origin, and at any time of the year. There are no blackout dates, and no limit on the number of seats. Even ticket taxes can be paid using your miles points. 

“NBK’s Miles World Mastercard programme is very convenient, as it allows customers to redeem points and plan their entire trip from booking tickets to hotel accommodation, and even car rentals. It also gives them access to the best lounges across the globe, among many other benefits,” said Hanadi Khazal, Assistant GM - Consumer Banking Group, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK).

NBK Miles World Mastercard credit card holders earn three NBK Miles Points for each KD1 spent in Kuwait and five NBK Miles Points for each KD1 spent while travelling abroad. Cardholders are also eligible for the NBK Rewards Program, the largest loyalty programme in the region with more than 700 partner outlets in fashion, dining, lifestyle and entertainment.

The Miles World travel programme is also open to NBK Visa Signature, NBK World Elite Mastercard and NBK Visa Infinite credit card holders. Other programme benefits include travel insurance, free valet parking, concierge service, travel offers, and discounts.

Details: 

Learn more about NBK credit cards online. A Right for me comparison tool shows the rewards, promotions and benefits available for each card. New cardholders receive 10,000 free bonus points upon using their new NBK Miles World Mastercard for the first time.

Mileslife partnership allows app users to earn Qatar Airways Qmiles

Mileslife, a mileage earning app in China, welcomes Qatar Airways Privilege Club as its 12th airline loyalty programme partner. This is the first time ever that Qatar Airways has collaborated with a local company in China.

Mileslife App users can now earn Qmiles directly through daily lifestyle and travel spending while Mileslife has expanded its frequent flyer network to the Middle East.

Privilege Club is the frequent flyer programme of Qatar Airways. They have become popular with frequent flyers in China due to the number of flights they have that connect Europe and China. Every time members fly with Qatar Airways or use any of their partners' services, they earn Qmiles which can be redeemed for flights on Qatar Airways, oneworld airlines, partner airlines and services of non-air partners.

Mileslife offers over 2,000 mileage earning opportunities for users, ranging from mid-to-high end restaurants and leading spas to boutique hotels, luxury resorts, recreational activities and travel packages. Once users pay via the Mileslife App, they can earn up to to 1 airline mile with every 1 RMB (or equivalent) that they have spent and the miles earned will be directly credited into the frequent flyer account of the user within three to five working days.

Launched in 2015, Mileslife partners with China's leading loyalty programmes including China Southern Airlines Sky Pearl Club, China Eastern Airlines Eastern Miles, Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club, PhoenixMiles and Sichuan Airlines Golden Panda. The company is also the first Chinese startup to partner with British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, United MileagePlus and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands.

"We've noticed most of the frequent flyers are loyal customers who tend to purchase value-oriented products," explained Troy Liu, founder and CEO of Mileslife. "After more-than-a-year operation, frequent flyers and our partners could distinguish the difference between Mileslife and other travel-related apps, and recognise our value."

Qatar Airways VP, Customer Loyalty and Relationship Management, Dr Ian Di Tullio, said: "We are excited about this innovative way to connect frequent flyers with daily lifestyle spending. Mileslife provides an excellent opportunity for us to activate the frequent flyer market in China and offers even more opportunities for our members to earn benefits, privileges and awards."

Interested?

Mileslife App users can book a flight at qatarairways.com through to 1 September 2017 and save up to 20% on fares. They can also earn 100% bonus Qmiles in premium class and 50% bonus Qmiles in economy class for flights taken till 31 March 2018.

Emirates Skywards members can use miles to pay at Dubai Duty Free

Source: Emirates. Dubai Duty Free focal display.

Emirates Skywards, the frequent flyer programme of Emirates, has partnered with Dubai Duty Free, the airport retailer, for instant Miles redemption at participating stores. Emirates Skywards members can spend their Miles at Dubai Duty Free stores at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International at Dubai South.

Emirates customers travelling from its hub at Dubai International Airport or passing through on transit or direct connections to over 150 destinations in its global network can enjoy 34,000 sq m of shopping at Dubai Duty Free. Emirates Skywards members will enjoy a new payment method using Miles to redeem for over 35,000 products from international and luxury brands including fashion accessories, perfumes, electronics and more. Customers simply need to present their Emirates Skywards membership card or provide their membership number, along with their passport and boarding pass at the check-out counters.

Redemptions start from 4,500 Miles which is equivalent to AED100. Each additional dirham is equivalent to 45 Skywards Miles, and there is no limit to the number of Miles one can spend. Members can pay for products using a combination of Skywards Miles and cash or credit card.

Emirates Skywards is in its 16th year and has over 16 million members. In addition to special offers with partner airlines, hotels and retail brands, members also enjoy special access to global sporting, arts and cultural events.