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Jayride × Virgin Australia Partnership Proposal

Unlocking Pet-Friendly Travel, Loyalty Rewards & Crypto Payments from Home to Holiday

1. Building on Network Strength for Competitive Advantage

Jayride is a trusted global leader in pre-booked airport transfers, with 3,700+ transport partners across 110+ countries. This network is Jayride’s core strength.

With this infrastructure, Jayride can now create distinct competitive advantages:

• Capture niche demand from pet owners, an underserved traveler segment.

• Drive repeat business via a Customer Rewards Program.

• Offer crypto payments (Bitcoin, Ripple, other major coins) for global customers, enabling fast, secure, and borderless transactions.

• Differentiate from competitors who compete only on price and availability.

These initiatives move Jayride from a simple transaction platform to a travel companion brand, building trust, emotional connection, and long-term loyalty.

2. Introduction to the Partnership

Jayride proposes a strategic partnership with Virgin Australia to deliver a seamless end-to-end travel experience integrating:

• Pet-friendly airport transfers

• Loyalty rewards through Jayride Rewards and Velocity Points

• Crypto and traditional payment methods

This collaboration ensures stress-free journeys from home to flight arrival, increases customer satisfaction, and drives new revenue opportunities.

3. Core Strengths

Jayride:

• Global reach and multi-choice platform

• Transparent pricing and easy-to-use booking platform

• Proven reliability, punctuality, and safe transfers

• Early adoption of crypto payments for global customers

Virgin Australia:

• Strong domestic market presence with clear pet cargo policies

• Established Velocity Frequent Flyer program

• Reputation for customer-first innovation

4. Challenges

• Limited Pet Travel Integration: No end-to-end solution covering air + ground

• Customer Stress Points: Booking flights with pets is complex; ground transfers add uncertainty

• No Loyalty Incentive in Transfers: Travelers don’t earn or redeem rewards on ground bookings

• Payment Friction: International travelers face cross-border payment delays with traditional methods

• Differentiation Gap: Competitors like Uber Pet exist locally but lack airline integration and crypto payment options

5. Solution — Pawsport Ready

Concept Name:“Pawsport Ready”
Tagline:From Home to Holiday — Virgin flies your pet, Jayride gets them there

Key Components:

• Seamless Booking Flow: Add pet to Virgin flight → option for Jayride pet-friendly transfer

• Pet-Approved Transport Network: Certified drivers and clear pet policies

• Bundled Packages: Discounted combined bookings for pet cargo + ground transfer

• Velocity Points Integration: Earn and redeem points for both flights and transfers

• Crypto Payment Options: Pay with Bitcoin, Ripple, or traditional currencies

• Pet Welcome Packs: Optional in-ride kits (water bowl, treats, clean-up supplies)

• Marketing Campaigns: Co-branded promotions like #FlyFurryWithUs

6. Solution — Jayride Rewards Program

A tailored Rewards Program complements Velocity Points and encourages repeat bookings:

Program Structure:

• Points per Booking: Linked to spend or trip distance

• Referral Bonuses: Incentivize friends, family, or coworkers

• Tiered Loyalty: Silver, Gold, Platinum with perks like priority bookings, upgrades, waived fees

• Partner Perks: Collaborate with hotels, airlines, and luggage brands

• Crypto Rewards Options: Redeem points for discounts on crypto-supported payments

Outcome:

• Encourages repeat usage and brand loyalty

• Integrates with Virgin’s loyalty ecosystem for stronger engagement

• Adds emotional and financial value to each booking

7. Expected Outcomes

• Enhanced Customer Experience: Stress-free, end-to-end travel solution for pet owners

• Brand Differentiation: Virgin leads in integrated pet + ground loyalty services

• Increased Loyalty: Greater Velocity Points usage and Jayride Rewards engagement

• Revenue Growth: Higher conversion from pet owners, frequent travelers, and crypto-friendly customers

• Emotional Brand Value: Stronger connection with families, business users, and pet-loving travelers

8. Proposal & Pilot Program

Pilot Program:

• Markets: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne

• Duration: 3–6 months

• Scope:

  • Certify pet-friendly Jayride providers

  • Integrate booking flow and rewards program into Virgin system

  • Launch crypto payment option alongside traditional methods

  • Joint marketing campaign

KPIs:

• % of Virgin pet bookings with Jayride add-on

• Repeat bookings and rewards redemption

• NPS (customer satisfaction)

• Incremental Velocity Points usage

• Crypto payment adoption rate

Next Steps:

1. Partnership alignment between Jayride & Virgin

2. Technical scoping for booking, rewards, and crypto integration

3. Define pilot timeline and assets

4. Launch pilot campaign

9. Closing Statement

“Virgin flies pets safely. Jayride brings them home happy — and rewards loyalty, now with crypto convenience.”

Together, we redefine travel — making Virgin the airline of choice for pet owners and frequent travelers, and Jayride the trusted partner for end-to-end, modern, and flexible airport transport.

Good Luck!