Global Airlines, the world’s newest long-haul airline, announces an important partnership with American Express. This means spending Amex cardholders can book tickets and take advantage of the airline’s exclusive deals.
The details of the partnership
Ahead of the first flight in 2024, American Express and Global will work together to develop a tailored offer for Amex cardholders on the first flight between Gatwick, London and JFK, New York. The agreement also includes several exclusive flight offers, hotel accommodations and restaurant reservations available to the cardholder.
Global will launch with two transatlantic routes. The new partnership will allow American Express cardholders to be the first to purchase tickets for all three cabins on the Global Airlines A380. First, business and economy. The airline also wants to improve the way people move while working and aims to attract business travelers to its newly designed and renovated cabins.
Global Airlines CEO on the new development
Commenting on the partnership, the CEO and Founder of Global Airlines, James Asquith, said: “I’m delighted to announce our latest major partnership with one of the world’s leading brands.
Teaming up with American Express to provide its Cardmembers with exclusive offers and promotions and the chance to join us on some of our very first flights, alongside delivering a best-in-class payments experience, is a really important step for the airline.
“Both Global Airlines and Amex are united by a desire to offer the best possible customer service and experience, and I can’t wait to encourage as many of its Cardmembers as possible to go Global when flying transatlantic.”
AMEX on the partnership
Dan Edelman, Vice President and General Manager, UK Merchant Services at American Express, said: “We’re committed to ensuring that Amex is accepted wherever our Cardmembers want to spend, so are delighted to bring them the opportunity to be among the first passengers on Global Airlines. With our long history in travel, this new partnership is hugely exciting for us.”
Additional information
Passengers booked on global flights can also simply, quickly and securely pay directly from their bank account with our award-winning American Express Pay with Bank Transfer solution.
The airline made the announcement at its “Welcome Aboard” event Thursday evening at Kettner’s, Soho House in the presence of 200 guests attended the event, including national media representatives, investors, airline partners and brands.
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