Etihad Airways launches BusinessConnect to help SMEs in UAE

According to a report in asiatraveltips.com, Etihad Airways has launched a new programme called BusinessConnect, which aims to help Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SME) in the UAE, get the most value from their travel budget when flying with the airline. BusinessConnect members or a designated travel agent can manage the company’s account online. Miles can be earned on Etihad Airways marketed flights, including those operated by the airline’s codeshare partners. Etihad Airways will also be launching BusinessConnect with a 5,000 miles bonus upon activation of the account. The offer ends on April 30, 2010.

Once registered, a company with up to 50 enrolled BusinessConnect member’s benefits from the following features:

• the business will earn 60 per cent of all Diamond First and Pearl Business Class miles earned by employees, in addition to individual employees receiving their normal mileage accrual.
• the business will earn 30 per cent of total miles flown in Coral Economy Class, in addition to individual employees receiving their normal mileage accrual.