Frequent flyer guide from BJB Travel
Tips for Frequent Flyers
Best Programme: There is no ’best’ programme, only one that suits your travel pattern and requirements.
Beware Bonuses: Consider carefully whether it is worth changing usual spending or travel habits simply to earn bonus miles or points.
Elite status: Worth having, since you get more perks and priviledges, but not at any cost.
Focus: It is generally a better plan to be a member of a select few schemes and concentrate rewards rather tahn spreading yourself to thinly across the board.
Keep Active: Reward points often expire if an account is not used, usually for a minimum of 18 months but sometimes 12, so it is important to keep monitoring accounts.
Priorities: Choose an airline and hotel that suits your needs first (for schedules, locations, price and quality) rather than because its rewards scheme offers special deals.
Individual Airline Loyalty Schemes
This guide attempts to answer many of the commonly asked questions about the Frequent Flyer schemes of all the world’s major airlines.
Frequent flyer schemes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, or confusing depending on your viewpoint! Your mileage earning opportunities can be greatly enhanced by an informed choice of scheme and intelligent use of your card.
This guide will explain which card earns miles on who, what bonuses travelling in premium cabins offers you and which schemes are more suited to UK based travellers. We have also compiled a guide of important points to consider when choosing a new card.
We have concentrated on the airline earning power, however most of these schemes also have partners outside of the airline industry in the form of Car Hire Companies, Hotel Chains and leisure facilities. If these are of interest to you, remember to consider them when making your decision.
Please remember you can’t "double dip" and earn points on more than one card on any one flight!
Click on an airline card group below or one of the logos for more details on the scheme of your choice.
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bmi, Lufthansa, United, SAS or any Star Alliance Carrier |
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Corporate Airline Loyalty Schemes
In addition to personal loyalty schemes, many airlines are deciding to reward the company as well.
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On Business from British Airways will make your company’s travel budget go further, by rewarding your company with On Business Points every time* your employees fly with British Airways.
Application form Click here for the application form. |
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Star Alliance Company Plus is the online incentive programme for corporate customers of airlines within Star Alliance, the world’s leading airline alliance. On every flown segment, operated by participating airlines, your company collects valuable Pluspoints, which, in return, can be exchanged for free flights and upgrades on all business travels. Partcipation is free of charge and no minimum turnover is required. Application form Click here for the application form. |
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Flying Co rewards your business and your company’s travellers. Each time one of your company travellers takes a qualifying flight with Virgin (in Upper Class, Premium Economy or Economy) they earn miles twice over. Not only do they earn miles for your business as a member of Flying Co but they also earn miles for themselves as members of Flying Club, Virgin’s frequent flyer programme. Designed to make your travel budget go further, Flying Co miles can be redeemed by your company for a variety of rewards including flights, upgrades and hotel stays. Application form Click here for the application form. |
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bmi�s company rewards scheme will make your company’s travel budget go further, by rewarding your company with points every time your employees fly. Why choose company rewards?
BMI Website Click here for access to the website. |
