At a glance
- Company
- airasia MOVE
- Announcement
- Partnership
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Key figures
- Minimum eligible UnionPay card spend
- RM300 or more
- Promotion end date
- 30 November 2024
- Points earned by Platinum members on airasia MOVE transactions
- 7x airasia points
- Hotel discount
- up to 15%
People
- Nicole TanHead of airasia rewards
- David ChongAssistant General Manager, UnionPay International Southeast Asia
Products and programs
KUALA LUMPUR, January 4, 2024 -- (Click on the ”Points” icon in the app to learn more)
Asia’s best travel booking platform airasia MOVE (formerly airasia Superapp) today announced a groundbreaking partnership with international payment brand UnionPay to extend great rewards and benefits for customers.
The partnership was sealed between Nicole Tan, Head of airasia rewards, and David Chong, Assistant General Manager, UnionPay International Southeast Asia.
Through the collaboration, airasia MOVE members who spend RM300 or more with their UnionPay cards on flights, hotels, or SNAP (Flight + Hotel bundle) will enjoy status upgrade to Platinum member on their airasia rewards account, on top of free airport transfers* on airasia ride to and from any airport across Malaysia, as well as Bangkok, Thailand and Bali, Indonesia.
This special deal runs until 30 November 2024 and is applicable to airasia MOVE and UnionPay customers based in any country in Southeast Asia. Check out the full terms and conditions here.
As an airasia reward Platinum member, customers will get to enjoy 7x airasia points earned for all transactions on the airasia MOVE, priority access for flight check-ins, boarding and baggage, up to 15% hotel discounts, and much more!
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Nicole Tan, Head of airasia rewards, said, “We are pleased to announce this partnership with UnionPay International which offers their cardholders a new avenue to make the most out of their card. We are happy to offer UnionPay cardholders airasia MOVE’s best value flights, hotels and other offerings with top-tiered benefits that will suit all their travel needs. We believe that this will add value to both UnionPay cardholders and our members alike, which will bring us closer to our vision of making airasia rewards a loyalty programme platform with the best value and widest array of offerings.”
David Chong, Assistant General Manager, UnionPay International Southeast Asia, said, “Prepare for a holiday season like never before as UnionPay and AirAsia unite to offer an unrivaled travel experience for UnionPay’s SEA cardholders. From soaring through the skies with AirAsia to indulging in top-tier privileges such as upgrade to Platinum membership, priority baggage handling, priority boarding and more, this synergy is set to elevate every traveler’s journey. UnionPay and AirAsia, where every voyage becomes a celebration”
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In brief
airasia MOVE says it has partnered with UnionPay International on a promotion for eligible members in Southeast Asia. Members who spend RM300 or more using a UnionPay card on flights, hotels or a SNAP flight-and-hotel bundle can receive Platinum status in their airasia rewards account and complimentary airport transfers through airasia ride. The transfers apply in Malaysia, Bangkok and Bali. The offer is available through 30 November 2024. The company says Platinum members earn 7x airasia points on airasia MOVE transactions and receive benefits including priority airport services and hotel discounts of up to 15%. The partnership was announced by Nicole Tan, Head of airasia rewards, and David Chong, UnionPay International Southeast Asia’s Assistant General Manager.
Key takeaways
- Eligible Southeast Asia-based customers can qualify by spending RM300 or more with a UnionPay card on specified airasia MOVE bookings.
- The promotion includes Platinum status and airport transfers in Malaysia, Bangkok and Bali.
- The offer runs through 30 November 2024.
- Platinum benefits include 7x airasia points, priority airport services and hotel discounts of up to 15%.
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- airasia MOVE recognised as one of HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023 (Malaysia Chapter)
- airasia MOVE Reveals Traveler Trends in 2023: Value as the Key Preference Determinant
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