ÖBB starts new bonus program: collect points while traveling!

ÖBB starts new bonus program: collect points while traveling!

The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) are introducing a new and exciting bonus points program, the so-called “VorZUG points”. This innovative system is intended to create additional incentives when traveling by train and will be presented on Tuesday by ÖBB passenger transport director Sabine Stock. For every euro that passengers spend on almost all tickets, one “Preference Point” is collected, which also applies to reservations and upgrades. However, exceptions include the purchase of the ÖBB-Vorteilscard and the climate ticket, as reported Small newspaper.

Rewards and status for frequent travelers

In summary: Anyone who reaches 100 “VorZUG points” receives the first bonus, which changes annually. At the beginning, after reaching 100 points, travelers can choose between a seat reservation worth 3 euros, a hot drink in the on-board bistro or ÖBB vouchers worth 5 or 10 euros. Advantage card users can collect double points, regardless of the ticket type. Holders of the climate ticket also enjoy advantages and also receive double points for reservations or upgrades, especially if they also use “SimplyGo!” to use. Anyone who manages to collect 800 points can look forward to the prestigious “Gold Rail” status, which comes with other exclusive benefits, such as vienna.at reported.

The new initiative is similar to the airlines' programs, but aims to make traveling by train more attractive and attract more passengers to ÖBB. Registering for the bonus program is easy via the oebb.at/vorzugsseiten website, where points are collected and exchanged for various rewards.