Deal to offer exclusive benefits for Jaywan Royal cardholders
In a significant move to enhance the UAE’s financial and travel ecosystems, Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE.
Under the MoU, Etihad will exclusively offer Jaywan Royal cardholders, using a Jaywan debit or credit card, an exclusive discount on Comfort and Deluxe fares across its global network, when booking via etihad.com. Jaywan Royal cardholders will also enjoy priority Business Check-in and Priority Boarding, offering a seamless and elevated travel experience.
Secure payments
Jaywan is the UAE’s national domestic card scheme, created to deliver secure payments and benefits for cardholders across the country and is issued by leading financial institutions in the UAE and accepted nationwide across all payment channels.
“This partnership with Etihad Airways brings this vision to life, offering Jaywan Royal cardholders uniquely rewarding travel experiences that are thoughtfully designed to provide genuine value,” HE Saif Humaid Al Dhaheri, Assistant Governor of Banking Operations and Support Services, CBUAE and Chairman, Al Etihad Payments.
“Partnering with Al Etihad Payments enables us to reinforce our role in supporting the UAE’s strategic growth and integration across sectors, while rewarding loyal travellers,” commented Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways.
