Etihad Guest and Al Etihad Payments have signed an agreement at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai to extend exclusive benefits to Jaywan Royal cardholders, building on Etihad’s move last month to become the first airline globally to accept Jaywan as a payment method.
Under the new arrangement, Etihad Guest members who pay with an eligible Jaywan Royal Card will receive up to 10% off Etihad-operated flights when booking Comfort or Deluxe fares directly through the airline.
They will also receive Priority Access in Abu Dhabi covering check-in, boarding and baggage. To qualify, members must be logged into their Etihad Guest account at the time of purchase.
The deal formalises the next phase of a partnership that began with a memorandum of understanding between the two organisations in October last year. Etihad Guest is the first airline loyalty programme to introduce benefits specifically for Jaywan cardholders.
“This agreement recognises loyalty across both brands, rewarding that loyalty with real value on every booking. Offering exclusive fares on Comfort and Deluxe, and a smoother, faster experience at the airport. It’s a practical addition to the guest journey, and one we know matters to our UAE-based members,” Mark Potter, Managing Director Etihad Guest at Etihad Airways said in a statement.
“This agreement builds directly on the momentum we created with Etihad in August when the agreement between the parties was finalised, and on the MoU we signed together last October. Jaywan was designed to carry real value for our UAE customers, and this partnership with Etihad brings meaningful value to the Jaywan Royal proposition, delivering exactly what cardholders want – earning tangible travel benefits simply for using the payment method built for them. We are truly excited for this launch and look forward to continuing to grow this partnership with Etihad,” Andrea Cianchetti, Chief Products Officer at Al Etihad Payments added.
Jaywan is operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE.
