MALAYSIA AIRLINES INTRODUCES "GRADS" STUDENT CARD IN UAE

By Muin Abdul Majid

DUBAI, April 19 (Bernama) -- Discounted airfares, additional baggage
allowance and holiday packages are some of the perks awaiting students in the
United Arab Emirates (UAE) who sign up for Malaysia Airlines' student card
called GRADS.

The card was launched by the carrier here Saturday in conjunction with the
Gulf Education and Training Exhibition 2010 which saw the participation of the
Dubai-based Malaysia Education Promotion Centre (MEPC) and nine Malaysian
universities.

Malaysia Airlines' regional manager for Middle East and Africa, Merina Abu
Tahir, said GRADS was open to students aged 12 and above attending government
recognised and accredited schools or institutions of higher learning in Dubai or
abroad.

"They must be full-time students with at least six months of study left at
the time of application," she said.

With a membership fee of only US$10 per year, GRADS members can earn
additional baggage allowance of 10kg when they travel to any Malaysia Airlines
destinations worldwide for higher studies.


Members just need to present a valid GRADS card at the check-in counter to
enjoy the extra baggage allowance.

The card also allows members to enjoy discounts at a number of partner
merchant outlets.

Students who sign up for GRADS will also be automatically enrolled into
"Enrich", Malaysia Airlines' frequent flyer programme.

They need to download the application form online and register at Malaysia
Airlines' Dubai office.

They are required to present a valid student identification/metric card or
an offer/admission letter from eligible universities during registration.

-- BERNAMA



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