Etihad Guest Expands Loyalty Network In India With Five New Partners

Integrate Travel Rewards Into Everyday Spending

Etihad Guest has marked a milestone in India with the addition of five new loyalty partners, strengthening the programme’s presence in the market. The partnerships were officially launched at an event in Mumbai attended by partner representatives, media and members of the film industry.

India is now the fastest-growing market for Etihad Guest, which has more than 13 million members globally and continues to grow by over 250,000 new members each month. The expansion of partnerships aims to enhance the programme’s value for India-based members by allowing them to earn and redeem rewards through everyday spending on shopping, dining and travel.

Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, 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 - and we’re excited to be the first international airline to expand our presence in such a meaningful way. We are proud to be partnering with five prestigious and renowned brands across India, including leading credit card BOBCARD, luxury hotel group The Postcard Hotel, major e-commerce marketplace Flipkart, India’s pioneering food and quick commerce platform Swiggy, and department store and retailer Shoppers Stop India. Integrating the programme into our members’ everyday lives showcases the value of the Etihad Guest programme for Indian consumers and makes it even more richly rewarding.”

Etihad and BOBCARD team up to launch new co-branded credit card

Etihad Guest and BOBCARD Limited, the credit card subsidiary of Bank of Baroda, announce a strategic collaboration to launch a new co-branded credit card that offers travel and lifestyle benefits for Indian travellers.

To celebrate the launch, new BOBCARD Etihad Guest members joining before February 28 will be rewarded with double joining welcome miles. 

The BOBCARD Etihad Guest Credit Card is designed to empower Indian travellers with greater financial flexibility and world-class travel privileges. Through this alliance, Etihad Guest and BOBCARD aim to connect everyday spending with elevated travel rewards - making international travel more rewarding and accessible than ever before.

The Postcard Hotel joins the Etihad Guest 

The Postcard Hotel, have launched a partnership with Etihad Guest, a first for a Middle Eastern carrier, that rewards luxury travel across the Indian Subcontinent. Through this collaboration, Etihad Guest members can now earn Miles every time they book and stay at any of The Postcard Hotel’s properties across India, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.

Etihad Guest members staying two or three nights at any Postcard property will earn 2,000 Miles, while those staying four nights or more will receive 4,000 Miles plus a complimentary night stay. 

In a special launch promotion, Etihad will reward all members staying at The Postcard Hotel before February 28 with double Miles. 

Joining forces with Flipkart

Etihad has entered into a strategic partnership with Flipkart, to benefit the millions of members across both loyalty programmes. The partnership, which will go live in the coming weeks, will allow Flipkart’s user base of more than 500 million to exchange their Supercoins for Etihad Guest Miles to redeem on a flight to their dream destination. Similarly, Etihad Guest members can also convert their Miles into Flipkart Supercoins to spend across the Flipkart ecosystem.

Delivering convenience for Etihad Guest members with Swiggy

Swiggy has joined the programme too, delivering value to Etihad Guest members based across India. 

As a reward for their loyalty, existing Etihad Guest members will immediately benefit from six months complimentary Swiggy One membership, the country’s only membership programme offering benefits across food, quick commerce, and dining out. 

Etihad Guest members will also soon be able to earn Miles on all spends across the Swiggy platform, rewarding members for everyday purchases that could quickly turn into a beautiful holiday to Abu Dhabi. 

Shoppers Stop India turns shopping into holidays

Etihad is the first airline to partner with Shoppers Stop India. Existing Etihad Guest members can opt in to enjoy one year complimentary Platinum status of Shoppers Stop First Citizen loyalty programme, running until February 15. In the coming months, Etihad Guest members will also be able to turn their shopping into flights by earning Etihad Guest Miles on spends with Shoppers Stop India.

These five partnerships mark a milestone in Etihad Airways’ continued investment in India, one of its fastest-growing international markets.