Manama, American Express Middle East today launched a partnership with Delta Air Lines, providing its card members the opportunity to redeem points for free flights and upgrades across Delta’s network of 340 destinations in nearly 60 countries, including a range of cities in the United States and Canada.

By using the American Express' loyalty program, Membership Rewards, card members can earn one point is for nearly every US$ 1, or equivalent, spent on the card. Points can be redeemed across a selection of reward categories including flights, hotels, dining, entertainment, merchandise and charity donations. Delta Air Lines became the twelfth airline partner for American Express loyalty program in the Middle East.

Bilal Alavi, head of marketing, American Express Middle East said, “Our partnership with Delta is a prime example of how American Express Middle East strives to provide meaningful and rewarding benefits which meet the evolving needs of our Cardmembers across the Middle East and North Africa.

“With twelve airline partners, American Express Middle East offers the strongest airline rewards programme in the MENA region. Delta’s wide range of destinations, including those in North and South America, complements our existing network of regional and global airline partners and enables us to offer Cardmembers exceptional redemption possibilities. Whether Cardmembers are traveling locally or to North America, Europe or Asia, Membership Rewards has them covered.”