Frequent travelers are familiar with airline, hotel and car rental loyalty programs, but many miss an easy way to earn rewards before their trip even starts. Airport loyalty programs are growing in popularity, offering travelers points and perks for everyday airport spending.
These programs let travelers collect rewards for shopping, dining, parking and other purchases made inside the terminal. For example, Heathrow Rewards at London’s Heathrow Airport awards points for purchases at shops, restaurants and parking facilities. Similar initiatives at Auckland (AKL), Paris (CDG) and Milan (MXP) airports provide members with benefits such as complimentary or faster WiFi and discounts at airport restaurants and lounges.
In the United States, programs like Thanks Again allow members to register credit cards and earn rewards at participating vendors across more than 100 airports. Users can also redeem points through the program and discover additional earning opportunities by installing the associated mobile app. These airport-focused loyalty options make it simple to accumulate value from the time you arrive at the airport until you board your flight.