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Cision Canada
03-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Avios Subscription Service Powered by Plusgrade, Unlocks Predictable Rewards for Finnair Plus Members Français
Finnair introduces Monthly and Annual subscription options for collecting Avios Plusgrade's loyalty business unit, Points, powers the service with first-of-its-kind capabilities The new Avios subscription model enhances member engagement and supports Finnair's loyalty growth MONTREAL, July 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Plusgrade, a global leader in ancillary revenue solutions, and Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, are proud to announce the launch of a new Avios subscription service, a new way for Finnair Plus members to collect Avios. With flexible plans, a seamless checkout, and a set-and-forget experience, Finnair Plus members can now automatically grow their Avios balance every month—no extra steps required. A smarter approach to loyalty Finnair's new subscription service rethinks how members prepare for travel, offering a predictable, steady way to collect Avios. Whether travelers are saving for a dream trip or just want the reassurance of having loyalty currency ready when they need them, this model meets them where they are, financially and emotionally. With Monthly and Annual plans available, members can pick the plan that suits them and move toward their next reward with confidence. "Subscriptions offer a smarter way to travel better, sooner," said Ken Harris, Founder and CEO of Plusgrade. "They make it easier for people to get value from their loyalty program without overthinking it. We're excited to be expanding our partnership with Finnair to bring this product to their members—keeping it simple, flexible, and rewarding." Designed for Simplicity. Built for Loyalty. Finnair's Avios subscription service gives members an easy way to grow their Avios balance in a steady and predictable way—at the best available rate. Members can choose to pay monthly or opt for an annual plan to unlock additional savings. It's a simple, flexible model designed to help members plan for their next trip, upgrade, or tier level goal, on their own terms. "We're excited to offer our members an easy and flexible way to grow their Avios balance," said Pekka Antila, Head of Loyalty at Finnair. "This subscription model reflects our commitment to delivering everyday value and convenience through Finnair Plus. It is a natural extension of our loyalty offering, and we're pleased to build on our strong partnership with Plusgrade to make it happen." For more information about Finnair's Avios Subscription, visit this page. About Finnair Finnair is a network airline, specialising in connecting passenger and cargo traffic between Asia, North America and Europe. Finnair is the only airline with year-round direct flights to Lapland. Customers have chosen Finnair as the Best Airline in Northern Europe in the Skytrax Awards for 14 times in a row. Finnair is a member of the oneworld alliance. Finnair Plc's shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki About Plusgrade Plusgrade powers the global travel industry with its portfolio of leading ancillary revenue solutions. Over 250 airline, hospitality, cruise, passenger rail, and financial services companies trust Plusgrade to create new, meaningful revenue streams through incredible customer experiences. As the ancillary revenue powerhouse, Plusgrade has generated billions of dollars in new revenue opportunities across its platform for its partners, while creating enhanced travel experiences for millions of their passengers and guests. Plusgrade was founded in 2009 with headquarters in Montreal and has offices around the world. For more information, visit
Hospitality Net
10-06-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Plusgrade and ALL Accor, Accor's loyalty program, partner to expand loyalty rewards exchange for ALL Accor Members
ALL Accor members can exchange points from more new loyalty programs into Reward points — using Points, a Plusgrade company's industry-leading exchange solutions. Plusgrade continues to lead in hospitality ancillary revenue and loyalty innovation, delivering exceptional customer experiences and revenue growth for partners. MONTREAL - Plusgrade, a global leader in ancillary revenue solutions for the travel industry, and ALL Accor, Accor's booking platform and loyalty program, are proud to announce a strategic partnership to introduce an enhanced loyalty exchange solution for members of ALL Accor. This partnership enables members to seamlessly convert points from other participating loyalty programs into Reward points, reinforcing ALL Accor's commitment towards its members and more recognition in loyalty. Transforming Loyalty Through Seamless Exchanges Loyalty members want more flexibility, simplicity and choice in how they use their points, and ALL Accor is making that a reality. With Plusgrade's industry-leading exchange technology, ALL Accor members can convert rewards earned from institutions such as Bilt , Capital One and Citi loyalty programs — into Reward points. Plusgrade's loyalty business unit, Points, which specializes in powering loyalty commerce for the world's leading travel brands, powers this solution. Giving loyalty members more ways to use their rewards makes their programs even more valuable. At Plusgrade, we are dedicated to helping travelers maximize their rewards while driving ancillary revenue for our partners. By working with Accor, we're bringing even greater flexibility and choice to ALL Accor members worldwide. Ken Harris, Founder and CEO of Plusgrade Expanding Value for ALL Accor Members ALL Accor continues to redefine what it means to be rewarded and recognized, offering members a seamless and rewarding experience across its vast global network of 45 hotels brands and 110+ partners. Built on transparency, flexibility, and a clear, unchanging points scale, the program ensures members always know the value of their rewards. ALL Accor empowers its members to transform their rewards into meaningful and personalized experiences. Our partnership with Points, a Plusgrade company, is a key milestone for ALL Accor. It answers our members' desire for more than discounts by delivering unforgettable experiences. Leveraging Plusgrade's cutting-edge technology alongside ALL Accor's brand strength, we're creating innovative ways to recognize and reward our members while expanding value across industries and regions. Mehdi Hemici, Chief Loyalty & Ecommerce Officer, Accor A Commitment to Innovation and Growth This partnership is the latest example of ALL Accor and Plusgrade's commitment to delivering innovative loyalty solutions that enhance member engagement while driving revenue growth for partners. By integrating its expertise in travel loyalty and exchange solutions, Plusgrade is shaping the future of customer rewards and experiences. About Plusgrade Plusgrade powers the global travel industry with its portfolio of leading ancillary revenue solutions. Over 250 airline, hospitality, cruise, passenger rail, and financial services companies trust Plusgrade to create new, meaningful revenue streams through incredible customer experiences. As the ancillary revenue powerhouse, Plusgrade has generated billions of dollars in new revenue opportunities across its platform for its partners, while creating enhanced travel experiences for millions of their passengers and guests. Plusgrade was founded in 2009 with headquarters in Montreal and has offices around the world. For more information, visit . About ALL Accor ALL Accor is a booking platform and loyalty program embodying the Accor promise during and beyond the hotel stay. Through the website and app, customers can access an unrivaled choice of stays from more than 45 Accor brands in 110 countries, always at the best price. The ALL Accor-loyalty program gives members access to a wide range of rewards, services and experiences, along with over 110 renowned partners. ALL Accor supports its members daily, enabling them to live their passions with over 7,000 events worldwide each year: local activities, chef masterclasses, major sports tournaments and the most eagerly awaited concerts. ALL Accor is the loyalty program preferred by travellers. Discover ALL Accor on Carrie Moench Director, Brand & Communications View source
Cision Canada
10-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Plusgrade and ALL Accor, Accor's loyalty program, partner to expand loyalty rewards exchange for ALL Accor Members Français
ALL Accor members can exchange points from more new loyalty programs into Reward points — using Points, a Plusgrade company's industry-leading exchange solutions. Plusgrade continues to lead in hospitality ancillary revenue and loyalty innovation, delivering exceptional customer experiences and revenue growth for partners. MONTREAL, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - Plusgrade, a global leader in ancillary revenue solutions for the travel industry, and ALL Accor, Accor's booking platform and loyalty program, are proud to announce a strategic partnership to introduce an enhanced loyalty exchange solution for members of ALL Accor. This partnership enables members to seamlessly convert points from other participating loyalty programs into Reward points, reinforcing ALL Accor's commitment towards its members and more recognition in loyalty. Transforming Loyalty Through Seamless Exchanges Loyalty members want more flexibility, simplicity and choice in how they use their points, and ALL Accor is making that a reality. With Plusgrade's industry-leading exchange technology, ALL Accor members can convert rewards earned from institutions such as Bilt, Capital One and Citi loyalty programs — into Reward points. Plusgrade's loyalty business unit, Points, which specializes in powering loyalty commerce for the world's leading travel brands, powers this solution. " Giving loyalty members more ways to use their rewards makes their programs even more valuable," said Ken Harris, Founder and CEO of Plusgrade." At Plusgrade, we are dedicated to helping travelers maximize their rewards while driving ancillary revenue for our partners. By working with Accor, we're bringing even greater flexibility and choice to ALL Accor members worldwide." Expanding Value for ALL Accor Members ALL Accor continues to redefine what it means to be rewarded and recognized, offering members a seamless and rewarding experience across its vast global network of 45 hotels brands and 110+ partners. Built on transparency, flexibility, and a clear, unchanging points scale, the program ensures members always know the value of their rewards. ALL Accor empowers its members to transform their rewards into meaningful and personalized experiences. Mehdi Hemici, Chief Loyalty & Ecommerce Officer, Accor comments: "Our partnership with Points, a Plusgrade company, is a key milestone for ALL Accor. It answers our members' desire for more than discounts by delivering unforgettable experiences. Leveraging Plusgrade's cutting-edge technology alongside ALL Accor's brand strength, we're creating innovative ways to recognize and reward our members while expanding value across industries and regions." A Commitment to Innovation and Growth This partnership is the latest example of ALL Accor and Plusgrade's commitment to delivering innovative loyalty solutions that enhance member engagement while driving revenue growth for partners. By integrating its expertise in travel loyalty and exchange solutions, Plusgrade is shaping the future of customer rewards and experiences. Plusgrade powers the global travel industry with its portfolio of leading ancillary revenue solutions. Over 250 airline, hospitality, cruise, passenger rail, and financial services companies trust Plusgrade to create new, meaningful revenue streams through incredible customer experiences. As the ancillary revenue powerhouse, Plusgrade has generated billions of dollars in new revenue opportunities across its platform for its partners, while creating enhanced travel experiences for millions of their passengers and guests. Plusgrade was founded in 2009 with headquarters in Montreal and has offices around the world. For more information, visit ALL Accor is a booking platform and loyalty program embodying the Accor promise during and beyond the hotel stay. Through the website and app, customers can access an unrivaled choice of stays from more than 45 Accor brands in 110 countries, always at the best price. The ALL Accor-loyalty program gives members access to a wide range of rewards, services and experiences, along with over 110 renowned partners. ALL Accor supports its members daily, enabling them to live their passions with over 7,000 events worldwide each year: local activities, chef masterclasses, major sports tournaments and the most eagerly awaited concerts. ALL Accor is the loyalty program preferred by travellers. Discover ALL Accor on SOURCE Plusgrade Inc.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plusgrade and ALL Accor, Accor's loyalty program, partner to expand loyalty rewards exchange for ALL Accor Members
ALL Accor members can exchange points from more new loyalty programs into Reward points — using Points, a Plusgrade company's industry-leading exchange solutions. Plusgrade continues to lead in hospitality ancillary revenue and loyalty innovation, delivering exceptional customer experiences and revenue growth for partners. MONTREAL, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Plusgrade, a global leader in ancillary revenue solutions for the travel industry, and ALL Accor, Accor's booking platform and loyalty program, are proud to announce a strategic partnership to introduce an enhanced loyalty exchange solution for members of ALL Accor. This partnership enables members to seamlessly convert points from other participating loyalty programs into Reward points, reinforcing ALL Accor's commitment towards its members and more recognition in loyalty. Transforming Loyalty Through Seamless Exchanges Loyalty members want more flexibility, simplicity and choice in how they use their points, and ALL Accor is making that a reality. With Plusgrade's industry-leading exchange technology, ALL Accor members can convert rewards earned from institutions such as Bilt, Capital One and Citi loyalty programs — into Reward points. Plusgrade's loyalty business unit, Points, which specializes in powering loyalty commerce for the world's leading travel brands, powers this solution. "Giving loyalty members more ways to use their rewards makes their programs even more valuable," said Ken Harris, Founder and CEO of Plusgrade. "At Plusgrade, we are dedicated to helping travelers maximize their rewards while driving ancillary revenue for our partners. By working with Accor, we're bringing even greater flexibility and choice to ALL Accor members worldwide." Expanding Value for ALL Accor Members ALL Accor continues to redefine what it means to be rewarded and recognized, offering members a seamless and rewarding experience across its vast global network of 45 hotels brands and 110+ partners. Built on transparency, flexibility, and a clear, unchanging points scale, the program ensures members always know the value of their rewards. ALL Accor empowers its members to transform their rewards into meaningful and personalized experiences. Mehdi Hemici, Chief Loyalty & Ecommerce Officer, Accor comments: "Our partnership with Points, a Plusgrade company, is a key milestone for ALL Accor. It answers our members' desire for more than discounts by delivering unforgettable experiences. Leveraging Plusgrade's cutting-edge technology alongside ALL Accor's brand strength, we're creating innovative ways to recognize and reward our members while expanding value across industries and regions." A Commitment to Innovation and Growth This partnership is the latest example of ALL Accor and Plusgrade's commitment to delivering innovative loyalty solutions that enhance member engagement while driving revenue growth for partners. By integrating its expertise in travel loyalty and exchange solutions, Plusgrade is shaping the future of customer rewards and experiences. About Plusgrade Plusgrade powers the global travel industry with its portfolio of leading ancillary revenue solutions. Over 250 airline, hospitality, cruise, passenger rail, and financial services companies trust Plusgrade to create new, meaningful revenue streams through incredible customer experiences. As the ancillary revenue powerhouse, Plusgrade has generated billions of dollars in new revenue opportunities across its platform for its partners, while creating enhanced travel experiences for millions of their passengers and guests. Plusgrade was founded in 2009 with headquarters in Montreal and has offices around the world. For more information, visit About ALL Accor ALL Accor is a booking platform and loyalty program embodying the Accor promise during and beyond the hotel stay. Through the website and app, customers can access an unrivaled choice of stays from more than 45 Accor brands in 110 countries, always at the best price. The ALL Accor-loyalty program gives members access to a wide range of rewards, services and experiences, along with over 110 renowned partners. ALL Accor supports its members daily, enabling them to live their passions with over 7,000 events worldwide each year: local activities, chef masterclasses, major sports tournaments and the most eagerly awaited concerts. ALL Accor is the loyalty program preferred by travellers. Discover ALL Accor on View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Plusgrade Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Travel Daily News
12-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
airBaltic sees strong demand for Business Class upgrade service
airBaltic's Business Class upgrade bidding service sees 7,500+ successful bids since December 2024, boosting revenue and enhancing passenger experience. RIGA – The Latvian airline airBaltic reports strong performance following the launch of its Business Class upgrade bidding service in December 2024, developed in partnership with Plusgrade, a global leader in ancillary revenue solutions. Since its introduction, over 7 500 passengers have successfully bid for upgrades, contributing a significant boost to revenue. Natālija Kuzmina, VP Customer Experience & Insights: 'Since the launch of our new upgrade service last year, we have seen a steady increase in Business Class passenger numbers. The service offers our customers greater flexibility in tailoring their travel experience and provides more passengers with access to premium options, while also enhancing our commercial performance. We are satisfied with our partnership with Plusgrade and look forward to expanding it with additional products in the future.' The Business Class upgrade process is simple – seven days before the flight, passengers will receive an invitation email if an upgrade is available on their route. They can then place and submit a bid. No later than twelve hours before the flight, passengers will be notified if their bid has been accepted. More details about the Business Class upgrade bidding service are available on airBaltic's website. The highest demand for the upgrade service has been observed on flights from Riga to Vienna (Austria), Paris (France), and Tallinn (Estonia). airBaltic offers Business Class on all of its scheduled flights. Business Class passengers can enjoy a comprehensive full-service package, including priority check-in and boarding, a front-of-cabin seat with a free seat for added privacy, a gourmet meal perfectly paired with a curated selection of premium beverages, and quicker disembarking upon arrival. Throughout the flight, a dedicated Business Class cabin crew ensures exceptional service. airBaltic operates nearly 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, offering connections to a wide range of destinations in the airline's route network in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region.
