SHANGHAI (July 14): Worldhotels has launched a frequent flyer partnership with AirAsia through the airline’s loyalty programme, AirAsia BIG.

In a statement today, Worldhotels said AirAsia BIG is its first loyalty programme offered by a low-cost airline in Asia, bringing the group’s total number of frequent flyer programmes to 25.

Launched in 2011, the AirAsia BIG programme currently has over 14 million members from 150 different countries worldwide.

Through the programme, AirAsia BIG members can earn points starting from 700 BIG points, with qualifying stays at any of almost 500 Worldhotels’ worldwide.

To celebrate the BIG partnership, Worldhotels said it will double the offer (1,400 BIG Points) for all bookings made from July 13 to Oct 12, 2015.
Members can use their BIG Points to redeem for AirAsia flights and also benefit from a 24-hour Priority Booking service for flight sales, it added.

BIG Points can be used to redeem AirAsia flights and access a 24-hour Priority Booking service for flight sales.

“This alliance will bring great visibility to our global portfolio of hotels and allow us to offer additional rewards to guests and the travel community,” said Roland Jegge, Worldhotels executive vice president for Asia Pacific.