Free Cathay Pacific air tickets for HSBC Credit Card holders

HSBC and Cathay pacific launched a unique offer that will create a buzz in the market by giving customers a business class ticket absolutely free. The unique “Buy One Get One Free” offer will allow all HSBC credit card customers to enjoy a free ticket followed by the purchase of a business class ticket to any one of the following destinations - Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan-Osaka, Fukoka, Narita and Nagoya and North America –Los Angeles, San Fransisco, Vancouver and Toronto from Cathay Pacific Airways.

The “buy one get one free!” special offer will be open to customers till 31 May 2008, enabling customers to purchase their tickets through any travel agent. Both tickets should be booked and purchased simultaneously as both customers will need to travel in and out together. Customers will be given the option of traveling to their preferred destination till 20 June 2008.

“Customers are our strongest asset and we believe in rewarding their loyalty. Hence we decided to surprise our customers by offering them a special deal to enjoy flying with one of the best airlines in the world. Cathay Pacific is a world class airline that is committed to safety with an award-winning service backed by unparallel levels of comfort and convenience. We hope our customers will take full advantage of this special offer and make traveling an enjoyable experience.” said Nilantha Bastian, Head of Credit Cards and Consumer Assets at HSBC. In addition to this, customers get a comprehensive travel insurance cover absolutely free.

Customers will need to register for Asia Miles on www.asiamiles.com to make use of this special offer that will enable them to earn Asia miles on individual tickets.

With over 279,000 cards in circulation and over 30 percent of market share, HSBC is the leader in the credit card industry in Sri Lanka. The bank also offers an array of services and benefits to its credit cardholders, from traveling overseas to purchasing consumer electronics, etc.

Cathay Pacific has revolutionised its long-haul travel by offering business class passengers outstanding levels of comfort beyond expectation. From ultra modern cabins spaciously designed for optimum comfort with intimate surroundings to luxurious seats and superior in-flight entertainment, Cathay Pacific’s business class is a haven in the sky.

Founded in 1946, the airline is one of just four airlines to be given a ‘five’ rating by Skytrax, the independent airline evaluation firm, as well as to be awarded the World’s Best Overall Airline of the Year in 2006. Cathay Pacific Airways was also named Airline of the Year consecutively in 2005 and 2006 by both Air Transport World and OAG