15 September 2008 New Travel Rewards from American Express Membership Rewards
American Express, issued in Sri Lanka exclusively by Nations Trust Bank PLC, today announced the introduction of Cathay Pacific's Asia Miles and Mackinnons American Express Travel to its Membership Rewards programme
American Express cardmembers will now be able to transfer their Membership Rewards points into Asia Miles at an attractive 1 for 1 conversion rate. Access to Asia Miles offers the ability to redeem points for flight awards with Cathay Pacific Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and all One World alliance partners as well as a range of lifestyle awards.
Cardmembers also have the flexibility of redeeming their Membership Reward points for travel vouchers from Mackinnons American Express Travel. Travel vouchers can be redeemed for any bookings - hotel, car hire, cruise, flights - that can been made at Mackinnons.
“We are delighted to offer our cardmembers new and exciting redemption opportunities through our Membership Rewards programme. Partnering with Cathy Pacific’s Asia Miles and Mackinnons American Express Travel, increases choice and flexibility for cardmembers; making American Express the best value option,”, said Renuka Fernando DGM Consumer Banking at Nations Trust Bank PLC.
Mr. Trevor Rajaratnam, CEO of Mackinnons American Express Travels said, ''Mackinnons American Express Travels is delighted to be a redemption partner on the American Express Membership Rewards programme. The programme reiterates the value and the strength of the American Express brand in an era where consumers constantly seek value additions. We are excited to welcome customers redeeming Membership Rewards points for a host of travel products and services.''
The American Express Membership Rewards Programme is one of the strongest and most recognized loyalty programmes in the world. The programme offers cardmembers in Sri Lanka the opportunity to earn 1 Membership Reward Point for every Rs100 spent using the American Express card. Membership Rewards points do not expire and may be accumulated for redemption.
