EasyJet joins Nectar points scheme
Date added: 14 March, 2011
Nectar loyalty card programme.
in 60 countries, is backed by Nectar’s founding partner Sainsbury’s.
points for flights.
their points and flights are a popular request.”
resolved a two-year licensing dispute with founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou over
the use of the “easy” brand name. The agreement allowed the airline to retain
the brand name and enter into deals with other firms.
customers.”
Sainsburys welcome easyJet in Nectar points partnership
the creation of a new partnership between the UK’s largest loyalty programme and
the UK’s largest airline. The initiative is backed by Nectar founding partner,
Sainsbury’s.
any easyJet flights to over 550 destinations in 30 countries with no restrictions
or time limits. They can pay for the flight and taxes in full using Nectar points,
or use a combination of Nectar points and cash to complete the transaction.
promotional activity as well as other direct marketing initiatives.
spend their Nectar points and flights are one of the most popular requests.
in time for their summer holidays with the points they have collected through
simply doing their weekly shop at Sainsbury’s.”
destinations like Malaga, Alicante, Nice or Amsterdam and it is estimated that
approximately 300,000 flights per annum will be booked using Nectar points
Nectar, said: “We are delighted to welcome easyJet as a Nectar rewards partner
and to be able to offer our collectors the option to use their points to pay for
flights. In the current climate this is a great way to be savvy and make your
money work harder. ”
new initiative for easyJet.
up opportunities to new Nectar customers. Unlike traditional flight point schemes,
it will allow customers to choose to get a discount on any flight, any day across
the easyJet network.
brand license agreement and demonstrates how, through partnering, we can offer
even more to our customers.”
Sainsbury’s, Homebase, BP and most recently, British Gas. In addition, points
can be earned at over 500 online partners including Amazon and ebay. Other rewards
partners include Vue Cinemas, Argos and Eurostar.
to book flights using Nectar points
1700 miles.
Posted: Monday, March 14th, 2011. Filed in General News.