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Qatar Executive Offers Airline Loyalty Program Benefits
By: Charles Alcock
Caption: Charter flight operator has launched a partnership with its parent company, Qatar Airways
Word Count: 315
Qatar Executive charter flight customers now have access to Avios loyalty points under a partnership announced on Thursday with the business jet operator’s parent company, Qatar Airways. The new offering provides reciprocal benefits between Qatar Executive and the airline’s Privilege Club loyalty program.
Privilege Club members booking flights directly with Qatar Executive will earn four Avios points for every $1 spent on a charter. They will be able to redeem these points for private jet flights, either in full or on a cash-plus-Avios-points basis.
Under the terms of the partnership, first-time charter customers will receive four complimentary Privilege Club tier upgrades, including one Platinum and three Gold tiers. They can share these benefits with other individuals.
Qatar Executive’s fleet consists of 15 Gulfstream G650ERs and four G700s, as well as a pair of Bombardier Global 5000s and an Airbus ACJ319. In May, it was the first operator in the world to take delivery of the new G700 model in an event held at the airline’s headquarters at Hamad International Airport in Doha. It is due to receive six more of the type over the next 18 months.
“As we continue to set the standard for business aviation, our partnership with Qatar Airways Privilege Club further enhances the exclusive benefits we offer to our clientele,” said Trevor Esling, Qatar Executive’s commercial vice president. “The program aims to reward our loyal passengers, while creating further synergies with the Qatar Airways Group.”
In June, Delta Air Lines introduced new loyalty benefits through its partnership with private flight provider Wheels Up, in which the U.S. carrier is the majority shareholder. The revised package includes price protection for services in the U.S. and Europe and several opportunities to earn and use benefits under Delta's frequent flyer program, including attaining Diamond Medallion status.