Gulf Air`s FALCON Frequent Flying Programme has announced a partnership agreement with Hilton HHonors®, Hilton International Hotels` frequent guest programme.

Hilton HHonors unique `Double Dipping` TM formula means, in addition to Frequent Flyer Members earning FALCON Miles when staying at a Hilton Hotel, HHonors` members can earn both Hilton points and airline miles at the same time.

The deal with Hilton HHonors, follows the agreements between CrediMax and the Commercial Bank of Qatar, with Gulf Air, the flagship carrier for Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar.

CrediMax is now rewarding Visa and MasterCard Gold cardholders with FALCON Miles when paying for goods and services using a CrediMax card. The Commercial Bank of Qatar, while awarding its Gold and Platinum cardholders with FALCON Miles each time they use their card, is also running a special summer promotion for all its cardholders giving away over 5 million FALCON Miles - the equivalent of more than 800 free flights.

Meher Parakh, Manager Loyalty Programmes of Gulf Air said, “Hilton and Gulf Air form an ideal partnership, that complement each other both in the Middle East and worldwide. The deal, together with agreements with CrediMax and Commercial Bank of Qatar, add real benefits to the Frequent Flyer Programme and will encourage more people to become FALCON members.”

Hilton Group plc. includes 2,000 hotels in more than 50 countries, in nearly every city within Gulf Air`s network of scheduled flights. ,

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