United Arab Emirates (UAE), 21 November 2009 - British Airways and Barclays BankBarclays Bank announce the launch of a new promotion for holders of the British Airways Barclaycard. From now through January 31, 2010, card holders will earn double the usual amount of BA Miles for all purchases. This means that customers can earn up to two BA Miles for every $1.50 spent* on everyday items and up to four BA Miles per $1.50 spent* on any flights on ba.com when using British Airways Prestige Barclaycard.

This generous offer is designed to reward loyal customers and encourage new applicants to sign up for the British Airways Barclaycard and is managed by The Mileage Company, operators of British Airways BA Miles rewards.

Key card benefits include: double BA Miles for local and overseas spend with British Airways Barclaycard from November 1, 2009 until January 31, 2010; four BA Miles for every $1.50 spent on any flight booked at ba.com with the British Airways Prestige Barclaycard and three BA Miles for every $1.25 spent using the British Airways Priority Barclaycard, from November 1, 2009 until January 31, 2010; 20,000 BA Miles rewarded with the first ba.com flight booking from the UAE to London by the card holder flown within the first three months of the account opening; and a welcome gift for new customers of 10,000 BA Miles for British Airways Prestige Barclaycard holders and 5,000 BA Miles for British Airways Priority Barclaycard holders.

This promotion makes it easier than ever for holders of the British Airways Barclaycard to earn miles and use them to enjoy special privileges such as cabin upgrades and reward flights to any destination on the British Airways network.

Following the promotional period and beginning February 1, 2010, British Airways Prestige Barclaycard holders will once again be able to earn a generous one BA Mile for every $1.50 spent on everyday purchases and two BA Miles for every $1.50 spent on ba.com. British Airways Priority Barclaycard holders will earn .75 BA Mile for every $1.25 spent on everyday purchases and 1.5 BA Miles per $1.25 spent on ba.com.

"With this special promotion, British Airways - together with Barclays BankBarclays Bank - wish to reward our loyal cardholders and attract new customers who are frequent travellers with us," said Paolo DeRenzis, British Airways Regional Manager, Middle East.

"It has been an exciting first year since we launched the British Airways Prestige Barclaycard, and we are thrilled to be able to bring our new and existing cardholders this fantastic new offer," said Zeeshan Saleem, Consumer Banking Director, Barclays BankBarclays Bank, UAE. "In addition to double miles, we hope they will also take advantage of some of the other benefits our card brings, including a complimentary UAE Gate card & valet parking."

For further details on the British Airways Barclaycard please visit www.britishairways.com/travel/barclaycardpromo/public/en_ae

Terms and Conditions for Double BA Miles Offer:
The promotional period (the "Offer Period") for Double BA Miles Offer (the "Offer") is valid from November 1, 2009 to January 31, 2010.

Qualifying transactions made within the Offer Period using the British Airways Prestige or Priority Barclaycard ("Credit Card") are entitled to additional BA Miles as shown below:

Qualifying transactions for the Offer includes retail transactions and Octopus AAVS amount only, but excludes the following transactions, including but not limited to cash advance, "Jetso Installment" amount, "Cash-in Plan" amount, balance transfer amount, bill payment, tax payment, interest-free installment amount, bank handling fees (including annual fee, financial charges, late fee and cash advance handling fee etc), casino transaction, unposted / cancelled / transactions eventually returned and all unauthorized transactions.

The additional BA Miles earned will be automatically credited by March 2010 to the Executive Club Account of the British Airways Prestige and Priority Barclaycard Cardholder (Cardholder). The BA Miles earned by Principal Cardholder and Supplementary Cardholders will be credited to the Principal Cardholder's account. The Cardholder's Credit Card account must be valid and in good standing status at the time of mile credit.

Barclays BankBarclays Bank (the "Bank") and British Airways PLC reserve the final rights to amend these terms and conditions and / or amend or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice.

All matters and disputes will be subject to the final decision of the Bank and British Airways PLC.

In case of any discrepancy between the English and UAE versions, the English version shall prevail.

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About Barclays Global Retail Banking:
Barclays Global Retail Banking (GRB) encompasses all of Barclays retail banking businesses around the world. Operating in 28 countries, Barclays GRB comprises UK Retail Banking, Barclaycard, GRB Western Europe and GRB Emerging Markets. Barclays GRB serves 49 million customers and clients around the globe through a network of more than 4,800 distribution points.

To find out more about the individual Barclays GRB businesses, please visit our website: www.barclays.com.

British Airways has been flying to UAE for over 77 years and currently operates 19 weekly flightsto London Heathrow from Dubai and one daily flight from Abu Dhabi. British Airways now operate 66 weekly flights from eight GCC markets to London Heathrow's Terminal 5.

In 2008 British Airways was awarded best transatlantic and best business class airline by frequent travellers from across the world at the Official Airline Guide (OAG) Airline of the Year Awards.

For further information on British Airways visit ba.com

The Executive Club is a global frequent flyer scheme, with BA Miles collected by flying with British Airways or oneworld® alliance and partner airlines on selected fares. Executive Club members can also top up their BA Miles by purchasing them or collecting on everyday spending and travel.

By collecting BA Miles, members can use them for 'reward flights' to any destination in British Airways' worldwide network (subject to availability) and for cabin upgrades to World Traveller Plus, Club Europe, Club World and First. BA Miles can also be earned and redeemed with oneworld® alliance airlines: Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malev, American Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Finnair and Iberia.

Members can also collect BA Miles by staying at selected hotels, using BA Miles' car rental partners and now by using their Prestige British Airways Barclaycard.

For further information on the Executive Club please visit ba.com.

The Mileage Company partners with over 200 brands in the UK and world-wide, offering travel and leisure reward schemes in the UK and global markets.

Building long-standing partnerships, the business adds value and enables our partners to drive customer engagement and loyalty with compelling rewards.

For further information about Barclays, please contact:
Umayma Abubakar
Head of Corporate Affairs
Barclays BankBarclays Bank Plc, UAE Branch
Tel : 009714 4381562 (Direct)
E: umayma.abubakar@barclays.com

For further information about British Airways, please contact:
Wajih Halawa
Fleishman-Hillard Middle East
Office (UAE): +971 2 4012618
Mobile (UAE) +971 50 1576857
E: wajih.halawa@fleishmaneurope.com

For further information about BA Miles and The Mileage Company, please contact:
Susan Barber
Head of Corporate and Consumer PR
The Mileage Company, UK
www.themileagecompany.com
T: + 44 (0) 1293 722 252
E: susan_barber@themileagecompany.com

© Press Release 2009

 

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