IAG Loyalty teams up with Bilt Rewards
IAG Loyalty partnered with Bilt Rewards, offering American renters the chance to earn rewards for European air travel.
Bilt is the first loyalty program for renters to earn points on rent, enabling its members to transfer their Bilt Points 1:1 to Avios.
Members of Bilt Rewards will now be able to take their points earned on rent, new leases, and more, instantly transferring them into the Avios currency through the British Airways Executive Club
They can transfer to other IAG airline programs Aer Lingus AerClub and Iberia Plus from this September.
This marks the first time that travellers will be able to earn Avios from rent payments, in addition to everyday spend to access travel to destinations available through British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus’ global networks.
IAG Loyalty’s global loyalty business serves over 35million members worldwide.
Rob McDonald, IAG Loyalty’s Chief Commercial Officer, said, “We are thrilled to give a new way to earn Avios, and to reach a new audience of loyalty members through Bilt Rewards.”
“We are excited about the value that we can bring to the market with a brand as innovative as Bilt Rewards.”
Avios can be collected across a wide mix of consumer sectors, including aviation, travel, leisure, shopping and financial services.
IAG Loyalty partners with leading brands such as Avis Budget Group and Marriott.
Bilt Rewards launched in June 2021 with an alliance of major multifamily real estate owners and property managers including AvalonBay, Blackstone, Camden, Cushman & Wakefield, Equity Residential, GID, Related, SLGreen, Starwood, and Veritas among others.
The alliance currently represents over two million apartment units where residents can earn points on every rent payment and redeem for miles.
“Avios is a sought-after currency for Bilt members who constantly seek new travel and adventure experiences,” Bilt Rewards Head of Loyalty and Partnerships, Dave Canty, said.
Any qualifying US resident can enroll in Bilt Rewards. Through the Bilt Rewards app, users can link their Executive Club account and transfer Bilt points 1:1 to Avios.
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