Source : Marriott International hotels
Reward members can now earn miles for stays at international hotels but what are the details of this deal that make it a sure winner?
Marriott Rewards has been named “Best Hotel Rewards Program” by the readers of Business Traveler, Global Traveler, Travel Savvy, Executive Travel and BusinessWeek magazines.
Marriott Rewards members can now earn Jet Airways Jet Privilege miles when they stay at over 2,700 Marriott International hotels in 65 countries. Marriott Rewards members now have 30 airline options.
Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 68 aircraft, which includes 7 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, 50 classic and next generation Boeing 737-400/700/800/900 aircraft, 4 Airbus A330-200 aircraft and 7 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft. With an average fleet age of 4.82 years, the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleet in the world. Jet Airways operates over 350 flights daily.
Flights to 54 destinations span the length and breadth of India and beyond, including New York (JFK), New York (Newark), Toronto, Brussels, London Heathrow, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Bangkok and Kathmandu. The airline plans to extend its international operations to other cities in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia in phases with the introduction of wide-body aircraft into its fleet. Since its inception in May 1993 to end- October 2007, Jet Airways has flown over 81.8 million passengers.
Marriott Rewards points may be redeemed for hotel stays, frequent flyer miles, car rentals, theme park passes, retail merchandise and more. With more than 2,700 participating hotels in 65 countries, Marriott Rewards provides travelers the opportunity to earn free vacations at more resorts than any other hotel loyalty program.
Effective immediately, Marriott Rewards members who designate Jet Airways Jet Privilege miles as their earning preference will receive:
Two (2) miles per U.S. dollar spent at:
• Marriott Hotels & Resorts
• JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
• Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
• Marriott Vacation Club International
Or one (1) mile per U.S. dollar spent (room rate only) at:
• Courtyard by Marriott
• Fairfield Inn by Marriott
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott
• Residence Inn by Marriott
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott
• Horizons by Marriott
In addition, Marriott Rewards members can convert their Marriott Rewards points into Jet Airways Jet Privilege miles at the following exchange rates:
10,000 Marriott Rewards Points = 1,500 miles
20,000 Marriott Rewards Points = 3,500 miles
30,000 Marriott Rewards Points = 7,000 miles
70,000 Marriott Rewards Points = 17,500 miles
125,000 Marriott Rewards Points = 35,000 miles
