Mega Carrier, British Airways has
restated its commitment to growth of SME’s in Nigeria by announcing the
re-launch of its ‘On Business’ loyalty programme for growing Businesses.
The event, which was very successful, with over 100 guests and business
owners in attendance, took place at the Eko Hotels and Suites on
Thursday.
The “On Business Loyalty Programme” is
designed to help growing businesses make the most of their travel
budget, with the company’s employees accumulating points any time they
travel, with the points earned, redeemable for valuable travel benefits
at a later date.
Speaking at the event, British Airways
Regional Commercial Manager, West Africa, Mr Kola Olayinka, described
‘On Business’ as a reward programme which allows company representatives
to fly and attend meetings with clients when they need to, at an
affordable rate and with opportunity to deeper savings and collection of
valuable points to extend even deeper Travels.
“At British Airways, we understand the
needs of growing businesses. We constantly strive for innovative ways of
ensuring that our customers enjoy maximum comfort and earn exclusive
benefits and rewards. Furthermore, the partnership between British
Airways, Iberia and American Airlines allows On Business members to
benefit from collecting and spending across all three airlines under one
programme.
With On Business providing these rewards
to our customers, members will now be able to collect and spend their
points across all three airlines, which means access to more reward
flights and upgrades, and Avios collecting for Executive Club and Iberia
Plus members. The revitalised On Business will also meet better, the
flying needs of this dynamic and growing sector. It will be simple to
understand and easy to use, and as well improve the management of
members’ travel costs, and reward their spend.” He said.
Shedding more light on the reason for
the initiative, Manager, Corporate Sales, British Airways Nigeria, Mrs
AdetutuOtuyalo commenting on the incentive said that: “We came up with
the “On Business” program so that growing businesses no longer have to
fret about the high costs of business travel. This programme allows
company representatives to fly and attend meetings with clients if they
need to.”
Present at the event was the Deputy
British High Commission, Mr Ray Kyles who put a government slant on the
event said there is scope for more cooperation between the British and
Nigerian Governments to deepen intergovernmental cooperation on
development of growing business. Mr Kyles said at both the Nigerian end
and the UK, the opportunities are enormous for more support and
cooperation.
Loyal British Airways customer and
renowned Chief Executive Officer of a successful interior decorator
company, Mrs.ToluPinheiro also spoke about her experience using On
Business, and lauded British Airways for their constantly refreshing
their offerings and launching nnovative initiative for the Nigerian
Market.
“About four years ago, I won the On
Business grant, which was a free ticket from British Airways to anywhere
in the world. I decided to choose China for the purchase of things
that I needed for my business. I am pleased to be a beneficiary of the
On Business Initiative and I applaud British Airways for consistently
thrilling its customers with fresh, innovative, and rewarding
initiatives such as this,” she said.
To enrol in the ‘On Business’ programme,
interested companies must enrol in the country where they have a
registered business. Employees of companies signed up to programme can
accumulate On Business points for company travels on all British
Airways, Iberia and American Airlines flights; and redeem the points for
free flights, upgrades or travel benefits at a later date.
The free loyalty programme re-launched
globally in 2009, and was extended to Nigeria in 2010, to help emerging
businesses make the most of their travel budgets, while guaranteeing
unrivalled access to a vast network of travel destinations worldwide and
money savings, now promises even more rewarding benefits.
On Business has helped businesses save over N10bn on flights (£30 million) worldwide since the programme was introduced in 2009.
Credit: The Nation
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