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ROYAL CARIBBEAN AND IAG LOYALTY SET SAIL IN GROUNDBREAKING PARTNERSHIP

The world’s largest cruise line is IAG Loyalty’s first cruise partner.

Members of British Airways Executive Club, Aer Lingus AerClub, Iberia Plus and Vueling Club can earn three Avios for every £1/€1 spent when booking a balcony or suite on Royal Caribbean’s U.K., Spain and Ireland websites.
August 2024 – With a first-of-its-kind partnership between Royal Caribbean International and IAG Loyalty, travelers can now earn valuable Avios points on their Royal Caribbean getaways when they book balcony rooms or suites through the cruise line’s U.K., Spain and Ireland websites. Travelers can then spend their Avios points toward their next getaway and more.

LONDON, 29 Aug. 2024 – Royal Caribbean International and IAG Loyalty are coming together to make holidays even more rewarding and memorable with the global loyalty currency Avios. The first-of-its-kind partnership between IAG Loyalty and the world’s largest and most loved cruise line brings Avios from shore to sea for the first time; starting Thursday, 29 Aug., holidaymakers can collect valuable Avios points when they book balcony rooms or suites for their next holiday through Royal Caribbean’s U.K., Spain and Ireland websites.

Adventurers ready to get away will earn the exclusive, new benefit of three Avios for every £1 or €1 spent when booking their pick of Royal Caribbean’s award-winning vacations. To start making the most of the new partnership, holidaymakers can sign up to become loyalty members of British Airways Executive Club, Aer Lingus AerClub, Iberia Plus or Vueling Club.

Gerard Nolan, vice president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Royal Caribbean International said: “This partnership is introducing yet more ways holidaymakers can add phenomenal value to their holiday. Between enjoying the variety of dining experiences, show-stopping entertainment and the stunning destinations we visit around the world, now travellers can also earn Avios – and save – while making memories. Just think, the Avios earned for a two-person balcony room could cover a one-way flight within Europe. There are sizeable savings in store.”

Royal Caribbean holidays bring together an unmatched combination of bold ships and destinations, including award-winning private destinations like Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. From record-breaking thrills and ways to chill to a variety of restaurants, bars and lounges, to experiences for adults and kids alike – and for any occasion – and more destinations around the world, there are ways for every type of family and holidaymaker to make memories.

David Black, Head of Retail, Travel and Leisure, IAG Loyalty said: “We’re delighted to welcome Royal Caribbean International to our roster of partners that further ensure travel experiences become more rewarding for our members. When we look to work with new partners, we look for popular brands that fit seamlessly with members’ lifestyles and travel choices. As the largest and one of the most popular cruise lines, Royal Caribbean ticks those boxes and more.”

Avios is the global loyalty currency owned and run by IAG Loyalty (IAGL). The currency can be collected across a wide mix of sectors, including flights, travel, leisure, shopping and financial services. IAGL also partners with market-leading global brands such as American Express, Nectar, Avis Budget Group, Uber and Marriott.

For more details on the new Royal Caribbean and IAG partnership, holidaymakers can visit Royal Caribbean’s website.

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About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and private destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 21 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line’s top-rated private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visiting www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.

About Avios and IAG Loyalty   
Avios is the global loyalty currency of the British Airways Executive Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub and Vueling Club. There are more than 40 million members worldwide, collecting in excess of 3,000 Avios every second.  

IAG Loyalty is committed to helping businesses transform relationships, by maximising the potential for loyalty. We create unparalleled and rewarding experiences for Avios collectors, including a broad range of flight and travel rewards. Its parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG) is one of the world's largest airline groups with 533 aircraft flying to 279 destinations and carrying around 118 million passengers each year (pre-COVID). Its leading airlines in Spain, the UK and Ireland include Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL.   

For further information on IAG Loyalty, please visit: https://www.iagloyalty.com

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August 2024 – With a first-of-its-kind partnership between Royal Caribbean International and IAG Loyalty, travelers can now earn valuable Avios points on their Royal Caribbean getaways when they book balcony rooms or suites through the cruise line’s U.K., Spain and Ireland websites. Travelers can then spend their Avios points toward their next getaway and more.
August 2024 – With a first-of-its-kind partnership between Royal Caribbean International and IAG Loyalty, travelers can now earn valuable Avios points on their Royal Caribbean getaways when they book balcony rooms or suites through the cruise line’s U.K., Spain and Ireland websites. Travelers can then spend their Avios points toward their next getaway and more.
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Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas. On 7-night vacations to the Caribbean and The Bahamas, adventurers can experience highlights like six record-breaking waterslides, an adults-only retreat, seven pools, the first neighborhood designed for young families, 40-plus ways to dine, drink and be entertained; and more.
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With 33,500-plus real plants, the reimagined Central Park on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas and the soon-to-debut Star of the Seas comes alive day and night with live music – and drinks – at Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues and convenient pick-up windows for sushi and Japanese street food or bubbly. The restaurants in the open-air neighborhood also range in flavors, from an American steakhouse to Icon’s Empire Supper Club and the new 1930s Chicago-inspired Lincoln Park Supper Club coming to Star – both experiences uniquely pair each of eight courses with live entertainment.

Con más de 33.500 plantas reales, el reimaginado Central Park en Icon of the Seas de Royal Caribbean y de Star of the Seas, que pronto debutará, cobra vida día y noche con música en vivo y cócteles, en Lou's Jazz 'n Blues y convenientes ventanillas de recogida de sushi y comida callejera japonesa o champagne. Los restaurantes en el vecindario al aire libre también varían en sabores, desde un American steakhouse hasta Empire Supper Club de Icon y el nuevo Lincoln Park Supper Club inspirado en el Chicago de la década de 1930 que llega a Star – ambas experiencias que combinan de manera única cada uno de los ocho platos con entretenimiento en vivo.
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July 2024 – Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas arrived in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, for the first time on Thursday, July 11. The ultimate short getaway is set to bring weekend energy to every day of the week when it makes its official debut on Friday, July 19, with 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaways to Royal Caribbean’s award-winning private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and Nassau in The Bahamas.
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The vibes across the five pools on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas range from upbeat to low key. From resort-style pools with The Lime & Coconut bar at the center of the party and spots to grab a bite to eat, like The Spare Tire food truck, to the laidback Solarium for adults, there’s something for everyone on the ultimate short getaway.

Credit: sbw-photo

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