Malaysia – Airasia MOVE, an Asian travel booking platform, announced a partnership with the international payment brand UnionPay, with the goal of providing users with expanded incentives and perks. Nicole Tan, head of Airasia Rewards, and David Chong, assistant general manager of UnionPay International Southeast Asia, signed the agreement.
During this partnership, airasia MOVE members will have their status upgraded to Platinum membership in their airasia rewards account when they use their UnionPay cards for flights, hotels, or SNAP (Flight + Hotel combo) purchases totaling RM300 or more. They will also be eligible for free airport transfers* via airasia ride, which includes transportation to and from any airport in Malaysia, Bangkok, Thailand, and Bali, Indonesia.
Members of Airasia MOVE Platinum receive exclusive perks such as up to 15% off hotel stays, privileged access for flying services, and seven times the number of airasia points on transactions.
The exclusive offer is available to UnionPay and airasia MOVE customers living in any Southeast Asian nation through November 30, 2024.
Speaking about the partnership,Tan 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.
She added, “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.”
Meanwhile, Chong commented, “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.”