- Etihad Airways partnered with five Indian brands to boost loyalty benefits for Indian members
- Etihad flies 185 flights per week to 11 gateways across India
- Partners include BOBCARD, The Postcard Hotel, Flipkart, Swiggy, and Shoppers Stop India
Etihad Airways, the national flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has achieved a major milestone in its Indian operations. Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of the airline, has entered into partnerships with five popular brands in the country. This initiative is designed to deliver fresh benefits to its fast-growing member base in India. The expansion will further strengthen the appeal of the Etihad Guest loyalty programme for Indian customers. As per Etihad Airways' official website, the collaborative venture, celebrated in Mumbai on January 29, was attended by airline partners, media personnel and Bollywood stars.
About Etihad Airways' Indian Partnerships
The five companies that Etihad Airways has partnered with include credit card BOBCARD, luxury hotel group The Postcard Hotel, e-commerce marketplace Flipkart, food and quick commerce platform Swiggy, and department store and retailer Shoppers Stop India.
Speaking about the new programme, Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways, said, “India is one of the most important markets for Etihad, with 185 flights per week to 11 gateways across the country. As a result, we're investing our efforts into significantly enriching the Etihad Guest programme for the growing number of members across the country and for our members who choose to visit this vibrant nation.”
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Benefits For Indian Etihad Guests With The New Partner Expansion
BOBCARD
BOBCARD Limited, the credit card subsidiary of Bank of Baroda, is set to introduce a new co-branded credit card, offering special travel and lifestyle benefits for Indian travellers. To commemorate the launch, new BOBCARD Etihad Guest members who sign up before February 28 will receive double welcome miles. The BOBCARD Etihad Guest Credit Card aims to provide Indian passengers with greater financial flexibility and premium travel benefits, making international travel more accessible and rewarding.
The Postcard Hotel
This collaboration allows Etihad Guest members to earn Miles every time they book a stay at properties across India, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Customers can unlock exciting rewards while experiencing authentic, destination-led luxury.
Flipkart
Flipkart users will have the opportunity to exchange their Supercoins for Etihad Guest Miles and redeem them on flights to their dream destinations. Meanwhile, Etihad Guest members can convert their Miles into Flipkart Supercoins and spend them as they wish on the e-commerce platform.
Swiggy
Etihad Guest members can enjoy instant access to a complimentary six-month Swiggy One membership, offering perks on food delivery, quick commerce and dining out. Members will also be able to earn Miles on every spend made on Swiggy. These orders can eventually translate into rewards, including a trip to Abu Dhabi.
Shoppers Stop India
Shoppers Stop's First Citizen loyalty programme allows existing Etihad Guest members to opt in for a complimentary one-year Platinum privilege. This limited-time offer is valid until February 15. Thereafter, members can earn Etihad Guest Miles on purchases at the outlet, turning retail spending into future flights.
