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Key airline loyalty programmes and how they work with a TMC
All international airlines have their own loyalty schemes. Not just for individual frequent flyers; there are also corporate loyalty programmes that work in a similar way. This blog details those top airline loyalty programmes and the rewards they offer.
Plus we'll share how your company and your travellers can still earn points while booking through FCM.
Worried you'll lose the benefits if you book through FCM? It's not true. We can:
- Give you the same benefits and discounts that you get from booking with an airline direct.
- Manage your corporate loyalty memberships.
- Factor in corporate and personal loyalty status when making bookings.
And...
- Points earned on corporate programmes = points for the traveller's personal memberships too.
3 important steps for corporate air loyalty programmes:
- Sign up to as many corporate programmes as you like - they're all free to register with. It especially makes sense for the airlines you use regularly. More info and links below.
- Nominate FCM as an admin when you sign up so we can manage the programme and help you spend points.
- Once signed up, send us your membership details so we can add it to relevant bookings. Then you can start earning points!
Airline loyalty schemes
Keep scrolling for more information on the corporate programmes
| Airline | Corporate | Personal |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways | BA On Business | Executive Club |
| Virgin Atlantic | Bluebiz | Flying Club |
| Air France KLM | Bluebiz | Flying Blue |
| Delta Airlines | Bluebiz | SkyMiles |
| Lufthansa | PartnerPlusBenefit | Miles & More |
| United Airlines | PartnerPlusBenefit | Mileage Plus |
| Air Canada | PartnerPlusBenefit | Aeroplan |
| Singapore Airlines | HighFlyer | KrisFlyer |
| Emirates | Business Rewards | Skywards |
| Etihad | BusinessConnect | Etihad Guest |
| Qatar Airways | Beyond Business | Privilege Club |
BA On Business
Included airlines: British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia
Exclusively built for small and medium sized businesses like yours! Members can:
- Collect points which can be used on Reward flights or cabin upgrades.
- Access member only discounts through Corporate Traveller.
- Benefit from an extensive choice of flights, schedules and destinations across all three airlines.
Bluebiz
Included airlines: Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, Delta Airlines
Four major airlines in one programme, it's easy to earn and spend points.
- Bluebiz points are like cash and can be used with Corporate Traveller towards the price of your ticket or to upgrade.
- Access priority zone during boarding and get priority in case of flight alterations and waitlists. Guaranteed seat in economy even on full flights.
- Free name changes.
Emirates Business Rewards
Included airlines: Emirates
Earn every time an employee or guest traveller flies. Members can:
- Earn points on every journey.
- Spend points your way, from free flights to paying the fare difference for upgrades.
Join Emirates Business Rewards
PartnerPlusBenefit
Included airlines: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, LOT Polish Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air China, AirDolomiti
For scale and volume it's the biggest that you can join, covering more than 10 airlines. Members can:
- Choose from a huge selection of awards including free flights, upgrades, seat reservations, excess baggage, VIP services and more.
- Receive 1,000 bonus points on joining.
Beyond Business
Included airlines: Qatar Airways
Earn rewards for every pound spent and get exclusive benefits. Members can:
- Get exclusive benefits including fast track to Gold status and lounge access.
- With Dynamic redemption, you can redeem Qrewards against the cost of any flight, no matter how close to the day of departure.
Etihad BusinessConnect
Included airlines: Etihad Airways
Designed to help small and medium sized businesses like yours maximise savings. Members can:
- Earn miles to redeem on flights and upgrades.
- Redeem miles in the Reward shop and more.
HighFlyer
Included airlines: Singapore Airlines
Four membership tiers and milestone rewards for all budgets. Members can:
- Enjoy preferential airfares and earn HighFlyer points on flights.
- Use points on future travel or redeem for rewards for your business or your corporate travellers.
- Receive priority privileges.