CBK launches its ‘Double Welcome Avios’ campaign

KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait is launching a “Double Welcome Avios” campaign for its new CBK British Airways cardholders. All customers who successfully apply for a CBK British Airways card between 1st of March and 30th of April 2017, will have the chance to double their welcome bonus Avios by spending a predefined amount on their card, and that during the first three months after card issuance date. Cardholders who meet these required thresholds will receive a total of AVIOS points that might reach a full flight from Kuwait to London and back (Tax and Fees excluded).

As the only MasterCard British Airwaysbranded cards in the Middle East, the products combine a world-leading card concept with a global loyalty program, offering cardholders the opportunity to collect Avios points (the reward currency of the British Airways Executive Club) and redeem them for flights and upgrades. The cards are loaded with benefits that MasterCard provides to customers as Lounge access, global travel Insurance, Free nights in more than 1200 hotels of luxury Starwood hotels around the world (SPG hotels).

Customers will be able to collect Avios on purchases, from booking flights to paying for dinner or fuel or everyday shopping and spend them to pay for flights worldwide with British Airways or any of the 13 airline partners of oneworld. The new co-branded credit cards features a number of valueadded benefits, including access to MasterCard Priceless Cities, which offers VIP treatment and unique experiences in entertainment, dining, hotels and shopping in cities around the world. MasterCard World and Platinum cardholders also benefit from lounge access, travel insurance and concierge services.