(TAN): Uber users will shortly be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach or train booked via the Uber app, by linking their British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts, the airline said in a news release.
From later in November, members of the airline’s loyalty programme will be eligible to collect 1 Avios for every GBP 1 (USD 1.16) spent on any ride, whether by car, coach or train, booked on the Uber app in the UK. These can then be put towards worldwide flights, upgrades and extras.
Members who link their Executive Club and Uber accounts via the Uber app will receive 250 bonus Avios.
[ALSO READ: Accor, RSG Group sign deal to open Fairmont Dubai Skyline]
Avios is a global loyalty currency used by airlines including British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and Qatar Airways. It can be collected by flying worldwide and through everyday spending, with Uber becoming the latest addition to the British Airways Executive Club to help boost travellers’ balances.
Users simply need to link their Executive Club and Uber accounts, by entering their details into the Uber app in the settings section, the airline said.
