{
  "id": 7569836,
  "title": "Will your Jaywan card get you cheaper flights? Here’s what UAE travellers need to know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/will-your-jaywan-card-get-you-cheaper-flights-heres-what-uae",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T13:45:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/will-your-jaywan-card-get-you-cheaper-flights-heres-what-uae-travellers-need-to-know-1.500675516"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE travellers may soon be able to save money on flights and travel by using their Jaywan cards. Major airlines like Emirates and Etihad are accepting Jaywan cards for bookings, with discounts available on various fare classes. Emirates will offer limited-time discounts on all cabin classes for flights departing from Dubai until August 31, 2027. Etihad cardholders, especially Etihad Guest members with Jaywan Royal cards, may get up to 10 per cent off selected Comfort and Deluxe fares. Jaywan Prestige and Royal cardholders can also enjoy a seven per cent discount on selected flights through Trip.com. The savings extend to hotels, with Jaywan Prestige and Royal cardholders receiving a seven per cent discount on eligible hotel bookings through Trip.com. Jaywan cardholders will soon be able to use their cards for international travel, thanks to a UnionPay agreement with Al Etihad Payments, allowing transactions at over 183 countries and regions. Travel benefits for Royal cardholders include access to over 1,800 airport lounges through Priority Pass, with complimentary visits and experiences subject to terms and conditions. Jaywan also offers travel insurance through Sukoon, but policy details should be checked before relying on it.",
  "summary": "Planning your next trip from the UAE? Your Jaywan card could now do more than simply pay for your flight. The UAE’s domestic card scheme is being rolled out as a payment option with major airlines and travel platforms, with some cardholders also eligible for flight, hotel and travel-related discounts. But the savings are not available on every ticket. Here is what UAE travellers need to know.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}