Emirates Skywards, the award-winning frequent flyer programme of Emirates, offers its 10 million members exclusive privileges such as earning Skywards Miles on Emirates and partner airlines, or when they use the programme’s designated hotels, car rentals, financial, leisure and lifestyle partners.

Mr Fleri Soler said: “Simply put, every time a member flies on Emirates, he earns Skywards Miles, even on special fares. The Skywards Miles are calculated using four basic inputs: route, fare type, class and tier. So one can maximise own Miles income depending on what fare they choose and what class they fly in. For example holder of Saver fares earns 50% while a holder of Flex fares earns 100%.

Skywards Miles can be redeemed for an extensive range of rewards, including tickets on Emirates and other Skywards partner airlines, flight upgrades, hotel accommodation, excursions and exclusive shopping.

Business Rewards, the award-winning travel benefits programme tailored to meet the needs of small- and medium-sized organisations (SMEs), complements Emirates Skywards perfectly. Business travel can be rewarding for both the individual and the organisation.

With every flight, the company can earn Business Rewards Miles and the individual can earn Skywards Miles. The company’s Business Rewards Miles earned can be redeemed for flights and upgrades online.

“SMEs represent a large and growing segment of the Maltese market. We introduced the scheme in Malta only last year, and we are already seeing an interest from companies who have signed on and are benefitting from Emirates Business Rewards. With the current economic climate, it is vital for businesses to focus on costs,” said Mr Fleri Soler.

Members can enjoy complete control of their account with a range of tools to book their company travel, manage or change flights and any redeeming of miles. the company miles earned can be redeemed for flights and upgrades online.

When a company books travel through its nominated travel agent or Emirates Sales Office at Malta International Airport, members need to quote their Business Rewards and Emirates Skywards number. This will ensure that the company and the individual are both credited.

“Members receive a monthly statement with updates on Business Rewards with information on new routes, products and services offered by Emirates as well as updates on the Business Rewards membership and miles accrued.”

Business Rewards programme offers a broad range of benefits to SMEs. An organisation or a company receives one Business Rewards Mile for every US$1 spent on Emirates flights, excluding taxes and surcharges. This applies to bookings in all Emirates travel classes. Business Rewards Miles are valid for three years.

Companies have the convenience of 24/7 access and seamless online booking process and the option to book through either a preferred travel agency or from Emirates Sales Office. Members receive competitively priced fares for all classes across the Emirates network and exclusive special offers and discounts with Emirates Rewards Business partners. Business Rewards Miles can be redeemed for upgrades on any Business Rewards purchased flight.

Joining Business Rewards is easy and free. One can simply enroll online on www.emirates.com/mt. Mr Fleri Soler explains: “It should not take more than 10 minutes to register. Once the membership is approved, a company can allocate up to 80 active members, who must also be Skywards members.”

“First we ask you to enter the Skywards membership number, which is required of all participants in the Business Rewards programme. Those who are not a member can sign up. Second we will need some basic information about the company. Finally, after we have created an account the company or organisation can invite individuals within the organisation to enroll in the programme.”

 “Moving ahead, we have introduced promotions and enhanced the current functions, so that we can meet the fast-changing market requirements and our customers’ travel needs. We have currently an offer for 10,000 Bonus Business Miles upon enrollment and activation of first flight.”

New SMEs who register by 31 March and take one flight before 31 May, can earn 10,000 bonus miles. The bonus Business Rewards Miles will be credited once either the ticket is flown partially (outbound) or completed between February and 31 May. The offer is awarded only one-time to a Business Rewards account and members will also add Skywards tier miles as per ticketed class to their individual accounts. Terms and conditions apply.

Simply companies can continue to increase Business Rewards Miles and save money when redeeming them for Emirates flights or upgrades.

More information about the programme is also available on www.emirates.com/mt