Top travel agents partner with American Express

American Express Cardmembers enjoy surcharge-free airline tickets during the 2007 holiday season.

American Express, the premier credit card acquired and issued solely by Nations Trust Bank PLC in Sri Lanka, recently partnered with the top giants of the travel industry to offer surcharge-free airline tickets, especially for this festive season.

In benefits available for Nations Trust Bank's American Express Cardmembers in Sri Lanka, Classic Travel (Pvt) Ltd, Gabo Travels (Pvt) Ltd, George Steuarts Travel International Ltd, Mackinnons American Express Travel (Pvt) Ltd and Hemas Travels (Pvt) Ltd will waive the surcharge fee on airline tickets purchased before December 31. This offer also permits Cardmembers to purchase their tickets this year with the intention of travelling next year.

Head of American Express Cards at Nations Trust Bank PLC, Priyantha Talwatte said, "This is the first time that surcharge has been waived on travel tickets and we are delighted to offer this exclusive benefit to our American Express Cardmembers.

The industry has operated on the standard norm of charging a surcharge fee for credit card payments on all travel tickets.

Our breakthrough campaign has completely changed the way the business operates, offering the American Express customer a clear cut tangible cost benefit that remains unmatched by the competition."

Talwatte said, "Innovation continues to be our focus and we strongly believe in being the leader in the industry in offering unsurpassed experiences to our customers."