Emirates Airlines is going the extra mile to help small and medium sized business cope with the economic difficulties faced by the business around the world.  The Dubai based carriers is offering 5,000 bonus miles for each newly activated account – a program ideally suited for SME’s.  The loyalty programme is being offered to celebrate the successful first year of Business Rewards. 

The online rewards scheme is quickly becoming more popular with companies in 55 countries in the airlines network recognize its broad range of benefits.   Senior Vice President of Network Passenger Sales Development said the Business Rewards program has been incredibly popular.  Russel Sheldon said “A large number of our members are based in Dubai” and “Emirates recognizes the role these firms played in its remarkable growth.”