{"id":46214,"date":"2025-05-29T10:47:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reedmackay.com\/stay-ahead-of-loyalty-programme-updates-to-maximise-benefits-for-business-travellers"},"modified":"2025-06-10T15:02:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T14:02:58","slug":"loyalty-programs-maximize-benefits-for-business-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reedmackay.com\/us\/loyalty-programs-maximize-benefits-for-business-travelers","title":{"rendered":"How to maximize business travel loyalty programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a corporate travel manager or booker, your colleagues\u2019 overall travel experience is top of mind. When facing the usual travel challenges, added value items such as upgrades or early check-in can make a significant difference to your travelers’ overall experience and wellbeing. Your travel management company (TMC) can leverage buying power and supplier relationships to deliver an enhanced travel experience. But did you know you can also secure added benefits by enrolling travelers in an airline, car rental, or hotel loyalty programs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples include American Airlines’ AAdvantage<\/a>, Delta SkyMiles<\/a>, Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>, and Hilton Honors<\/a>. You can tailor your loyalty program to support preferred supplier agreements while considering individual traveler preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of a loyalty program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By signing up for these programs, your corporate travelers gain access to a range of benefits, including priority check-in, lounge access, and upgrades, which save them time and enhance their comfort. They can also earn points or miles redeemed for free flights or complimentary hotel stays. In addition, as they accumulate points, they earn recognition and exclusive opportunities that can only be earned through the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Planes
Some airlines have been revamping their loyalty programs to offer tailored rewards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Recent developments to loyalty programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Loyalty programs have come a long way from their traditional structure, and brands are now incorporating dynamic technologies to offer personalized experiences and tailored rewards. For example, British Airways has rebranded its loyalty scheme to The British Airways Club<\/a> and introduced a new tier-points system based on travel spend, rather than distance travelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JetBlue\u2019s TrueBlue program has updated its Mosaic tiers<\/a>, simplifying the path to elite status through rewarding travel spend and engagement. Meanwhile, American Airlines has released new perks, including using its AAdvantage miles for Hyatt free night awards<\/a>. Emirates Skywards, the loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, has expanded its partnership with Accor through a new two-way points system<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t stop there. Suppliers are increasingly partnering to match travelers\u2019 loyalty status across brands. Marriott Bonvoy and Uber have expanded their partnership, allowing members to earn Bonvoy points on select Uber rides globally<\/a>. Similarly, Hilton Honors members can earn points through select dining experiences and attractions in more than 40 cities worldwide.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for loyalty program success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n