airasia MOVE partners with UnionPay for travel rewards

Today, airasia MOVE, the leading travel booking platform in Asia, announced a groundbreaking partnership with international payment giant UnionPay.

This collaboration aims to provide customers with enhanced rewards and benefits, elevating the travel experience for UnionPay cardholders in Southeast Asia.

The partnership was officially sealed between Nicole Tan, Head of airasia rewards, and David Chong, Assistant General Manager of UnionPay International Southeast Asia.

Exclusive benefits for airasia MOVE members

Under this innovative partnership, airasia MOVE members stand to gain substantial benefits.

Those who spend RM300 or more using their UnionPay cards on flights, hotels, or SNAP (Flight + Hotel bundle) will receive a coveted status upgrade to Platinum membership on their airasia rewards account.

Additionally, they will enjoy complimentary airport transfers with airasia ride to and from any airport across Malaysia, Bangkok, Thailand, and Bali, Indonesia. This exclusive deal is applicable to airasia MOVE and UnionPay customers in Southeast Asia and is valid until 30 November 2024.

Nicole Tan, Head of airasia rewards, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are pleased to announce this partnership with UnionPay International, offering their cardholders a new avenue to make the most out of their card.

We believe that this will add value to both UnionPay cardholders and our members alike, bringing us closer to our vision of making airasia rewards a loyalty programme platform with the best value and widest array of offerings.”

Platinum membership benefits

Upon achieving Platinum membership, airasia MOVE customers can enjoy a host of exclusive privileges.

This includes earning 7x airasia points for all transactions on the platform, priority access for flight check-ins, boarding, and baggage services, as well as up to 15% discounts on hotel bookings.

The collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive and rewarding travel experience for UnionPay cardholders during the holiday season and beyond.

David Chong, Assistant General Manager of UnionPay International Southeast Asia, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “Prepare for a holiday season like never before as UnionPay and AirAsia unite to offer an unrivaled travel experience for UnionPay’s SEA cardholders. UnionPay and AirAsia, where every voyage becomes a celebration.”

Travellers can stay updated with the latest developments on airasia MOVE by following @airasiasuperapp on Instagram, Threads & TikTok, or @airasia on Twitter.

To enhance the overall travel experience, customers are encouraged to download the airasia Superapp (soon to be renamed airasia MOVE) from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei AppGallery.

This collaboration between airasia MOVE and UnionPay sets the stage for an unparalleled travel experience, promising upgraded memberships and exclusive perks for Southeast Asian travellers.