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SAS unveils EuroBonus Conscious Traveler reward programme – Business Traveller

29Nov

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SAS unveils EuroBonus Conscious Traveler reward programme – Business Traveller

SAS has announced plans for a new scheme which will reward customers for making “conscious choices”. The SAS EuroBonus Conscious Traveler programme will launch in January, and will offer members a “variety of rewards” when they complete ten or more “conscious steps” during a calendar year. More details on the rewards on offer and the steps which can be taken will be announced at the beginning of the year, but SAS said that “in time” steps will include: Learning more about sustainable aviation fuel Purchasing biofuel Donating EuroBonus points to charity Purchasing conscious products in the SAS EuroBonus shop to reduce your footprint at home Reducing food waste by pre-ordering or opting out of meals Opting for more sustainable choices during your entire journey A landing page has been pu...

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