OREANDA-NEWS. Australian businesses can now choose the rewards they receive when Qantas flights are purchased with the American Express Qantas Corporate Card.

American Express and Qantas today revealed that businesses holding the American Express Qantas Corporate Card who are members of the new Aquire loyalty program will have a choice on how they're rewarded with access to double Aquire Points earn on eligible Qantas domestic and international flights.

All Australian Businesses with an ABN are eligible to join Aquire and can earn Aquire points from eligible Qantas flights. Those who hold an American Express Qantas Corporate Card can join the program and earn double Aquire Points on top of the rewards and benefits they already receive.

In addition to the Aquire Points members could earn on eligible Qantas flights, businesses with an American Express Qantas Corporate Card will have the exclusive ability to choose one of the following benefits:

- The Qantas rebate which allows businesses to receive 2-5% in savings annually on eligible Qantas domestic & Trans-Tasman flights up to the value of USD 50,000 per annum; or

- Double Aquire Points when flying on eligible Qantas domestic and international flights, meaning Qantas will match the number of points earned under the Aquire program for flying, up to a total of 2 million Aquire Points per annum.

Christine Wakefield, Vice President and General Manager in the Global Corporate Payments Australia/New Zealand division at American Express said she was excited by the opportunities the new Aquire program provides customers.

“Now businesses can earn double Aquire Points or the Qantas rebate when they use the Corporate Card to pay for employee travel with Qantas and its partner airlines. Paying for travel and business expenses with an American Express Qantas Corporate Card is the smartest way to receive more rewards and savings to the bottom line.

“We're able to provide customers greater value and the ability to choose the right rewards program for them,” she said.

Qantas Domestic Executive Manager Customer and Commercial Relationships, Steve Limbrick said he welcomed the ability for customers to be generously rewarded when they fly with Qantas.

“The American Express Qantas Corporate Card empowers businesses to choose the reward that enables them to best manage their corporate travel and expenses,” he said.

The American Express Qantas Corporate Card is designed specifically for mid-sized companies now provides greater choice, savings and rewards.