American Express Card members to get surcharge-free airline tickets

American Express, the premier credit card issued by Nations Trust Bank, recently partnered with giants in the travel trade to offer surcharge-free airline tickets, especially for this festive season.

In an exclusive benefit for 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 31 December 2007.

This offer also permits Cardmembers to purchase their tickets this year with the intention of travelling next year.

Priyantha Talwatte, Head of American Express Cards at Nations Trust Bank PLC commenting on this innovative new deal 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.”

In addition to the waiver of the standard industry surcharge fee, American Express is also offering special extended payment packages for tours to Europe, Egypt, India, Bangkok, Malaysia, Switzerland, Singapore, Dubai, Paris and Euro Disneyland as well as star cruise packages and Royal Carribean Cruises with monthly installments.