American Express Middle East partners with Etihad Airways to reward Cardmembers

Press release

Published May 12th, 2011 - 08:04 GMT

American Express Cardmembers can redeem two Membership Rewards points to earn one Etihad Guest Mile, to be used for free flights and upgrades

Etihad Airways and American Express Middle East and North Africa – “American Express MENA” announced it has joined forces with Etihad Airways to bring American Express Cardmembers exclusive travel rewards. Until the end of May, Cardmembers can redeem their Membership Rewards points for a chance to win one of 10 prizes of 50,000 Etihad Guest Miles.

American Express Cardmembers can redeem two Membership Rewards points to earn one Etihad Guest Mile, to be used for free flights and upgrades. Furthermore, for every 2,000 Membership Rewards points transferred, Cardmembers will automatically earn one raffle entry to win one of 10 grand prizes of 50,000 Etihad Guest Miles each. After transferring their points, Cardmembers can also enjoy exciting Etihad Airways promotions like a 25 per cent discount on all flights rewards.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Etihad Airways’ award-winning loyalty programme, Etihad Guest, prides itself on providing its members with some of the most wide-ranging and flexible travel benefit offers available within the industry. We look forward to offering the same benefits to all American Express Cardmembers.”

Deepak Jain, VP Merchant Business and Strategic Partnerships, American Express MENA, said: “We know that our Cardmembers are passionate about travel so we constantly work with airline partners to deliver unmatched flexibility, access and daily rewards. We are proud to partner with Etihad Airways as part of our ongoing commitment to offer the world’s strongest airline rewards programme.”

This exclusive offer is valid until May 31, 2011.

Background Information

American Express Middle East

AMEX (Middle East) B.S.C. (c) - Since 1977, we have worked to make a difference in our customers lives in ways that matter most to them. We are a payments services company and we work hard every day to provide our customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business across the Middle East and North Africa.

Today, we employ a diverse workforce of more than 500 employees, covering our consumer, corporate and merchant services in the region.

We are a joint venture company, owned by Mawarid Investment Limited and American Express.

Company Profile

Etihad Airways

As an airline, Etihad has come a long way in a short time – just like its home Abu Dhabi.

The airline was established by Royal (Emiri) Decree in July 2003 and is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi with a mandate to operate safely, commercially and profitably.