New AMEX and Webjet partnership: use MR points for Webjet flight bookings

[Keith009]

Traveloscopy News Desk: American Express and Webjet join forces to shake up the loyalty market and open the skies to travellers

Webjet and American Express join forces to intensify competition in the loyalty landscape and make travel more affordable for consumers.

From the 2nd February, American Express Cardmembers enrolled in Membership Rewards will be able to use their points to book flights online, accessing the full flight inventory available on Webjet - Australia's leading online travel agency1. This gives travellers the opportunity to search, compare and select competitive travel offers across airlines.

Travellers don't have to accumulate the full amount of points to pay for their travel booking on Webjet. As long as they have 7,500 points, which equates to $75, they can pay the remainder with their American Express Card.

 

[AlphaVictor]

Seriously.... does anyone on this forum actually purchase from Webjet? I know we all use their system to check flight time and prices...but...??

Its a good move for them, but I'd still never, ever buy through them. (those damn ridiculous fees) or use my points thru them.

 

[futaris]

Now you can use your MR points to fly Virgin Blue or Tiger Airways...

Interestingly the article mentions Corrina Davison, American Express Vice President of Brand, Loyalty and Rewards.

 

[AlphaVictor]

Now you can use your MR points to fly Virgin Blue or Tiger Airways...

Thats been available for a while Used my points mid -2008 on Virgin Blue through Amex Travel Centre

 

[Keith009]

Seriously.... does anyone on this forum actually purchase from Webjet? I know we all use their system to check flight time and prices...but...??

Maybe not anyone on this forum but...

Analysis by Hitwise reveals that between 12 September 2009 and 16 January 2010, Webjet recorded the highest number of visits based on Australian usage when compared to other popular Australian travel websites.

 

[futaris]

https://www99.americanexpress.com/m...t_type=un_travel&Face=en_AU&pname=MTS&page=CM

has only allowed domestic flights on QF... And you need to modify the page a little if you want to fly to/from somewhere not listed.

 

[docjames]

If I purchase a QF flight via AMEX or webjet and use points to partially pay, what is the effect on SC/FF points earn?

 

[futaris]

You will earn the same points and SCs as if you bought the fare using 100% cash.

 

[gibspmuh]

If I purchase a QF flight via AMEX or webjet and use points to partially pay, what is the effect on SC/FF points earn?

It's still considered a revenue ticket, so you receive the SC/FF points that apply to the fare class that the ticket is booked into.

 

[auriga]

Interestingly the article mentions Corrina Davison, American Express Vice President of Brand, Loyalty and Rewards.

That's why no more fantastic promotions???:mrgreen:

 

[Keith009]

That's why no more fantastic promotions???:mrgreen:

IIRC Luisa is part of their PR department, not loyalty.

 

[futaris]

Webjet and Membership Rewards points - American Express Cards
American Express Membership Rewards Now At Webjet - Webjet.com.au