A year of achievements for Saudia and Alfursan Saudia offers direct flights between Madinah & Dubai Discover the benefits of flying with our SkyTeam partners First Edition 2013
Welcome to Alfursan World Dear Alfursan member, Warm greetings from Alfursan, we are delighted to present you the 1st printed edition of Alfursan World for 2013. In this newsletter, we provide you with highlights of the most significant introductions to Alfursan program in 2012. Starting with Saudia joining the prestigious SkyTeam Global Airline Alliance followed by a recap of new partnerships forged with leading international hotel brands and the launch of our new exchange program with STC Qitaf program. We have also included a section on the new and enhanced NCB Alfursan credit cards which offer you more features and benefits. With more than 15,000 daily flights, 19 airline partners and over 1,000 destinations, Saudia joining SkyTeam has truly made your travel even more rewarding. Please do take a moment to glance through our special SkyTeam section and learn more about the various benefits this partnership entitles you to. Last but not least, we have included a host of attractive offers from our Alfursan partners which include special benefits on stay and car-rentals, so we do hope you take advantage of these opportunities. Wish you a great year ahead and we look forward to welcoming you onboard soon. Yours sincerely, 2012 New partnerships offering more benefits & privileges In 2012, we launched a host of new and highly beneficial partnerships aimed at maximizing the earning and reward opportunities for Alfursan members. New hotel partnerships One&Only joins Alfursan In March 2012, Alfursan launched its partnership with One&Only Resorts and Mazagan Beach & Golf Resorts. Alfursan members can earn Miles on US Dollars spent on every stay at any participating resort. The participating resorts include - One&Only Royal Mirage and One&Only The Palm, in Dubai One&Only Reethi Rah in Maldives One&Only Cape Town in South Africa One&Only Le Saint Gèran in Mauritius Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco For One&Only booking visit www.oneandonlyresorts.com/alfursan.aspx and for Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort booking visit www.mazaganbeachresort.com/specials/alfursan.aspx Yousef A. Attiah Chief Commercial Officer, Saudia Wyndham partners with Alfursan In July 2012, Alfursan joined hands with the Wyndham Hotel Group to offer members opportunities to earn Alfursan Reward Miles over 6,500 participating hotels around the world with 14 different hotel brands, which include Wyndham Hotel & Resorts and Ramada Worldwide. 02 03
To earn Alfursan Miles when staying at a Wyndham property, members must join Wyndham Reward program via the website www.wyndhamrewards.com and select Saudia/ Alfursan as their preferred Airline program. Alfursan & STC Qitaf exchange program In May 2012, Alfursan STC Qitaf exchange program was launched with a unique feature which allows members to exchange their Qitaf points to Alfursan Miles and vice versa. For more information on how to register into the exchange program please visit the STC Qitaf partner page on the Alfursan website. Saudia launches direct flights from Madinah to Dubai To provide more opportunities for Saudia passengers to fly from the Kingdom to Dubai, Saudia has introduced direct flights between Madinah and Dubai. These flights will operate three times a week On Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays, so do plan your travel itinerary accordingly. To take advantage of this new route, please visit www.saudiairlines.com to book your flight. New and improved NCB Alfursan credit cards Alfursan in partnership with NCB re-launched the NCB Alfursan co-brand credit cards with exciting benefits and privileges. The new Shariah complaint credit cards are offered as Gold, Titanium and Platinum cards to meet the various demands of Alfursan members. The new benefits include earning Bonus Reward Miles on application along with unmatched travel related privileges. Now exclusively, NCB Alfursan Mastercard (Titanium and Platinum) allow you to enter Alfursan international lounges at the Jeddah and Riyadh along with selected lounges around the globe. For more information please visit the NCB website. To apply for the new NCB Alfursan credit cards, please contact +966 9 2000 1000 or visit www.alahli.com World of benefits when flying with SkyTeam In May 2012, Saudia officially joined the prestigious SkyTeam Global Airline Alliance to provide Alfursan members with the unrivalled opportunity to earn Alfursan Miles on 19 Global partner airlines with 15,000 daily flights operating to 1,000 destinations across 187 countries. Some of the renowned SkyTeam partner airlines include Air France, KLM, Delta, Korean Air, China Air, MEA to name a few. For more details, visit www.alfursanonline.com SkyTeam also entitles Silver and Gold members to go exclusive benefits which include access to over 525 SkyTeam lounges around the world. Earn Alfursan Miles When you fly with one of our SkyTeam partners you earn Reward Miles and Status Miles - just the same as when you fly Saudia. To ensure that you receive these Miles, you need to quote your Alfursan membership number during booking and check-in. 04 05
Silver and Gold members SkyTeam benefits As premier members of the Alfursan Program, Silver and Gold members are entitled to additional benefits and privileges with SkyTeam Partners. The SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus statuses are reserved for Alfursan Silver and Gold members respectively. This ensures that you experience superior treatment when flying on any one of the SkyTeam partner flights operating across the globe. Here are some of the benefits Alfursan Silver and Gold members will experience on a SkyTeam Bonus miles based on membership tier Additional baggage allowance Priority airport standby Rapid check-in class Priority reservations waitlist Additionally, Gold members can also expect: Introducing Xiamen Airlines - the latest SkyTeam member You can now earn Alfursan miles when you are flying around China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia with Xiamen Airlines - who have become the 19th airline to join the SkyTeam network. Based out of Xiamen and Fuzhou in China, Xiamen Airlines operates over 400 flights every day to 58 destinations across Asia. With a fleet of 737 and 757 aircraft, Xiamen provides an efficient service to over 15 million passengers every year. Together with the existing SkyTeam network, you can now earn Alfursan rewards on nearly 15,000 daily flights to 1,000 destinations around the world. To know more about Xiamen Airlines visit www.skyteam.com Access to 525 SkyTeam global lounges Guaranteed economy seat reservations even on sold-out flight For more information, please visit the SkyTeam section at Alfursan website. 06 07
Earn Double Miles on all Wyndham hotels Stay at any Wyndham participating hotels across the globe and earn Double Miles With a range of accommodation options across the globe-from reasonably priced hotels to vacation resorts and all-suite extended-stay hotels - it s now easy to earn benefits when staying at any Wyndham participating hotel. And now as a Wyndham Rewards member you can earn Double Alfursan Miles too. Stay at any of Wyndham s 6,500+ participating hotels which include all RAMADA hotels around the world and you ll earn Double Miles - from your first stay. For a full list of all Wyndham participating hotels please visit www.wyndham.com. Plus, as a Wyndham Rewards member, you ll be able to enjoy member-exclusive benefits all year round, including Alfursan Reward Miles for qualified stays and bonus Reward Miles offers throughout the year, in addition to exclusive hotel and partner offers. Offer Validity Dates: From now until 10th May, 2013. Terms and Conditions: You must be a Wyndham Rewards member to participate. To qualify for the 2013 Spring Double Miles Promotion and earn Double Miles the member must: Select to earn Alfursan Miles from within their Wyndham Rewards member profile. Book a stay between February 5, 2013 and May 6, 2013 at a qualifying rate with a hotel participating in the Wyndham Rewards program with a maximum of 3 rooms per stay. Complete hotel stay by May 10, 2013. Member stays where the check-out date is after May 10, 2013 will not be eligible for the promotion. Rates offered by most online travel agencies and certain other rates do not qualify to earn Double Miles. One stay includes all consecutive nights at the same hotel regardless of check-ins or check-outs. Members should allow six to eight weeks after the end of the promotion for the bonus Alfursan miles to be reflect within their member account. Super 8 in China does not participate in this promotion. This offer is not transferable and the promotion is subject to cancellation or change without notice. Earn Double Miles with Rose Rayhaan by Rotana Enjoy Double Miles, one night free and complimentary breakfast when you stay in Dubai Setting a new benchmark for comfort and style in Dubai, soaring 333 metres, 72 storeys and certified as the World s tallest hotel by Guinness Records 2009-2012, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana located on a prime location of Sheikh Zayed Road, 3 mins away from the DIFC metro station is the flagship property Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts, offering panoramic views of Dubai overlooking Burj Khalifa. Now Alfursan members can enjoy a fourth night free when booking for three nights, while also enjoying Double Miles and complimentary breakfast buffet for 2 persons from now until April 30, 2013. To book now, please send an email to res.rose@rotana.com or call Rose Rayhaan by Rotana directly at +971 (0)4 323 0111. Offer Validity Offer valid from now until 30th April, 2013. Terms and Conditions Rooms are subject to availability. Room rates are subject to 10% municipality fee and 10% service charge. Promotional code ALFURSAN and AlFursan membership number must be quoted when booking and valid membership card must be presented upon check-in to avail the miles. Offer is valid for stays from now until April 30, 2013. Note: Alfursan Miles are earned per stay and according to room type. Promoter: Wyndham Rewards, Inc. 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054. 08 09
Earn Double Miles with Rotana Al Ghurair Dubai Enjoy Double Miles plus complimentary breakfast and transfers with Al Ghurair Rayhaan and Al Ghurair Arjaan Experience a lavish stay at the newly opened Al Ghurair Rayhaan & Al Ghurair Arjaan by Rotana Dubai and earn Double Miles when you book any room type on the Best Available Rate* from now until 30th April, 2013. That s not all, to celebrate its opening, these two new Rotana properties offer one complimentary buffet breakfast and a free airport transportation. Ideally positioned, a stone s throw away from Dubai International Airport, Dubai Creek and Dubai s major attractions, and attached to Al Ghurair Centre, these two landmarks feature 620 stunning rooms and suites, 6 state of the art meeting rooms and a ballroom. This is in addition to a wide choice of dining venues, Bodylines leisure & fitness club, outdoor swimming pool and Zen the spa at Rotana with a myriad of treatments that promote wellness and relaxation. Offer Validity Valid from now until 30th April 2013. For Bookings Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana : +971 (0)4 293 3000 Al Ghurair Arjaan by Rotana : +971 (0)4 293 3333 E-mail address: res.alghurair@rotana.com Double Miles plus 30% off with Budget in KSA Rent in the Kingdom before April 30th and enjoy Double Miles plus a 30% discount A great time to book your car rental with Budget! From now until 30th April 2013 you can now not only DOUBLE your miles but save 30% off when you book at any of our locations across Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With a global network across 128 countries, including 11 countries in the Middle East and more than 125 locations, Budget is one of the leading car rental companies in the world. Offer Validity Valid from now until 30th April, 2013. Terms and Conditions Offer valid for Alfursan members when quoting Alfursan membership number at the time of reservation, and presenting original Alfursan card at the time of pick-up. Valid for bookings and rentals in KSA until 30th April 2013. Mileage limited to 200 KM per day. Mileage promotions cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. Local terms and conditions apply. Terms and Conditions Rooms are subject to availability. Room rates are subject to tax and service charge. *Benefit from this offer when booking on the Best Available Rate. Other rates do not apply. Only one complimentary buffet breakfast is given per stay. Free airport transportation is provided with prior arrangement. Alfursan membership card must be presented upon check- in. This offer cannot be in conjunction with any other promotion. Validity period of this offer is until 30 April, 2013. 10 11
Alfursan Member Service Center, Saudia, P.O. Box 24724, Jeddah 21446, Saudi Arabia Tel : 800 244 0999 (toll free in Saudi Arabia) or +966 2 653 5666, Fax : +966 2 657 6372 Kingdom-wide number for reservations 920 022 222, +966 2 686 1010 (from outside KSA) E-mail : alfursan@saudiairlines.com. Website : www.saudiairlines.com