Bangkok--Jun 30--Krungthai Card
Apply within September to be eligible for 50% discount on tickets.
KTC makes another big move with a new partner —Bangkok Airways— by unveiling KTC-Bangkok Airways VISA credit card for trendy travelers. Those applying within September will be eligible for 50% discount on one normally priced ticket. Other benefits include 10% discount on ticket on every route for a period of one year, 30% discount on every route in the cardholder’s month of birth, upgrade to First Priority when on a waiting list and extra 5 kg. allowance for baggage. It is believed that this new card will promote domestic traveling and that clients will find it attractive.
Dr. Pongsathorn Siriyodhin, Chairman of the Board of Directors, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, the leading Thai credit card company said “KTC has been analyzing our clients’ credit card spending and learned that many transactions were made in connection with traveling and tourism. That is why we have entered into this partnership with Bangkok Airways, an airline that operate by similar philosophies and goals as ours to jointly launch “KTC-Bangkok Airways Visa Card”. We will select and offer benefits that best meet the requirements of cardholders. We believe that the card will be well received by those who like to travel.”
“We are truly proud to be associated with Bangkok Airways as they are a reputable and recognized airline, the first private airline of Thailand and the first airline in the world to engage in the airport business. Bangkok Airways is known as Asia’s Boutique Airline because service and safety are their primary concerns. They are committed to introducing new attractions to travelers and take them there. Their continuous improvement of services for utmost satisfaction of passengers is consistent with our business philosophy as well.”
Dr. Prasert Prasarttong-osoth, President & CEO of Bangkok Airways, said “We are currently attracting more and more passengers, many of them KTC clients. KTC is a leading Thai financial institution with more than one million cards issued and a range of products and services that cater to all client groups. That is why we have chosen to offer KTC clients unique and impressive services and benefits through this credit card. The fact that both Bangkok Airways and KTC feature the sense of boutique only contribute to this decision to enter into partnership as it signifies identity and modernity which fulfill the requirements of individualistic and stylish clients.”
Through KTC-Bangkok Airways VISA Card, cardholders will enjoy 10% discount on all routes throughout the period of membership, 30% discount on all routes in their month of birth and 5% discount on travel packages offered by Fa Thai Holidays. Those applying within September 2005 will be eligible for 50% discount on one normally priced ticket on any route.
During this introductory phase, cardholders with spending of more than 5,000 Baht per month for six consecutive months will be eligible for 50% discount on one normally priced ticket on any route of Bangkok Airways. In the case that the total spending in six months exceed 300,000 Baht or 500,000 Baht, one free ticket on a domestic route or an international route will be awarded respectively. The offer expires by December 2006.
In addition to the benefits above, cardholders will be upgraded to First Priority when on a waiting list for any flight. Their luggage will have a Priority Tag attached for extra convenience at the destination airport and the weight allowance will be 25 kg. as opposed to the conventional limit of 20 kg. Further, cardholders will enjoy 10% discount on certain in-flight items and a number of other privileges, discounts and offers from leading establishments. For more information, please contact KTC Phone at 0-2665-5000 or visit www.ktc.co.th and www.bangkokair.com.
For more information:
Public and Corporate Affairs Department Corporate Communications Department
Krungthai Card Public Company Limited Bangkok Airway Company Limited
Tel. 0-2665-5401 Fax 0-2665-5046 Tel. 0-2265-5678 Fax 0-2265-5665
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
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