Maya, the country’s leading digital banking app and Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) have joined forces to take the Mabuhay Miles experience to new heights.

Through this partnership, members can look forward to innovative ways to earn and enjoy their rewards, with exciting enhancements rolling out this year.

“Strengthening business systems through partnerships will benefit our customers who look to us for enhanced rewards systems. We are proud of our partnership as it will boost the growth and engagement of our respective loyalty programmes,” said Stanley K. Ng, PAL president and chief operating officer.

To kick off the partnership, Maya and Mabuhay Miles are giving users a chance to fly in business class for free throughout the year. By spending, saving or borrowing money with Maya until 31 March 2025, users can earn raffle entries for international and domestic flights—bringing them closer to their next adventure.

Shailesh Baidwan, Maya Group president and Maya Bank co-founder, said, “Our collaboration with Mabuhay Miles underscores our commitment to delivering innovative and meaningful financial solutions to our users. Whether they are saving, spending, or borrowing, they can now enjoy greater benefits and exclusive travel experiences through this partnership.”

Building on this synergy, Mabuhay Miles and Maya are paving the way for more exciting initiatives that will redefine how Filipinos travel and manage their money.

Gelo Madrid, Maya Bank president, highlighted Maya’s commitment to driving financial innovations through partnerships: “We value programmes like Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Miles that can bring digital banking closer to Filipinos’ everyday lives. By working with forward-thinking enterprises, we help them create seamless, innovative and rewarding experiences for their customers.”

“We have been looking for a partner that can enhance our Mabuhay Miles programme while addressing the payment solution needs of PAL and our passengers. Maya has the arsenal of products and services that will make travel payments more convenient not just for our passengers but also for PAL,”  said Anna Bengzon, PAL senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Re-disseminated by The Asian Banker