By Melvin Onwubuke
Access Bank has announced it has entered into an agreement with Qatar Airways, in order to provide its clients in Africa with exclusive discounts on flights.
In the statement, airline would offer a 12 per cent discount on both business and economy class tickets, to Access Bank customers who book their flights online using their USD debit card on Qatar Airways’ website between February 14 and March 31, 2024, according to The Punch.
Qatar Airways, Vice President, Africa, Hendrik du Preez said “As we are in the season of love and passengers tend to want to travel to spend time with loved ones, our priority at Qatar Airways remains broadening opportunities to travel for our passengers in the African market.
“Although Africa stands as the most underserved market, we strongly believe in the power of partnerships like these in transforming travel within the continent. We are proud to partner with respected pan-African financial institutions like Access Bank to provide innovative incentives for passengers and customers.”
Iyabo Soji-Okusanya, Access Bank Executive Director for Corporate and Investment Banking, expressed excitement about the partnership.
She said “Our team is delighted to collaborate with Qatar Airways to bring exceptional travel benefits to our valued customers. This offering aligns with our commitment to enhancing the overall experience for those who choose Access Bank and continue to do so every year. By providing exclusive discounts on Qatar Airways flights, we aim to make travel more accessible and enjoyable for our customers.”
The airline explained that the decision was part of its efforts to reduce financing obstacles for air travel, which have been exacerbated in recent times.
