Al Salam Bank-Bahrain has entered into a partnership with Bahrain national carrier Gulf Air, allowing the bank’s visa credit cardholders to earn miles on their everyday purchases that can directly be redeemed towards carrier's Falconflyer loyalty programme.

The miles earned can be redeemed for a number of benefits including free flights, upgrades, lounge access and excess baggage as well as membership upgrades and more.

On this occasion, Anwar Murad – deputy group CEO of Banking at Al Salam Bank said: “I am pleased to roll out our latest credit card reward scheme in line with a commitment to provide customers with financial solutions that better suits their needs whilst rewarding them for their loyalty. Our aim is focused to help them meet their lifestyle aspirations. Customers will earn free Gulf Air Falconflyer miles on every local or international spends when using any of our Visa credit cards suites that include Classic, Gold, Platinum and Infinite cards.”

Murad further added: “We are proud to sign up with Gulf Air, our national carrier and strategic partner to Al Salam Bank and are confident that our customers will benefit not only from our core Shari’a-compliant credit card that is equipped with high level of security features including a secured online shopping services, worldwide card acceptance and free travel insurance, they will also enjoy the benefits to enhance their travel experience with us through Gulf Air’s Falconflyer programme.”

Gulf Air’s chief commercial officer Ahmed Janahi said: “We are delighted to embark upon this partnership with Al Salam Bank-Bahrain giving the Bank’s card holders the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of our Falconflyer loyalty programme. It is a win-win proposition for both Gulf Air and Al Salam Bank as the Bank’s Visa credit card holders will enjoy the many benefits associated with being a member of our Falconflyer program including the convenient facility of claiming and redeeming miles for an even more rewarding experience when flying with Gulf Air.”

Gulf Air Falconflyer Miles can be redeemed for a range of benefits including complimentary flights and upgrades to premium class, as well as for extra baggage allowance and lounge access. - TraderArabia News Service