CBK kicks off fourth ‘Double Welcome Avios’ campaign for CBK-BA cardholders

KUWAIT: Commercial Bank of Kuwait announced the launch of its fourth “Double Welcome Avios” campaign for new CBK British Airways cardholders.

All customers who successfully apply for a CBK British Airways card between 1st of November and 31st of December 2017, will have the chance to double their welcome bonus Avios after spending a predefined amount on their card, and that during the first three months from card issuance date. Cardholders will receive a total of Avios that might reach a full flight from Kuwait to London and back (Tax and Fees excluded), provided the required spend thresholds are met.

As the only MasterCard British Airways-branded cards in the Middle East, the products combine a worldleading card concept with a global loyalty program, offering cardholders the opportunity to collect Avios (the reward currency of the British Airways Executive Club) and redeem them for flights and upgrades.

The cards are filled with benefits that MasterCard provides to customers such 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 from regular purchases, booking flights, paying for dinner or fuel, or everyday shopping and exchange them with flights onboard British Airways or any of the 13 airline partners of oneworld. The new co-branded credit cards feature a number of value-added 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 and concierge services, and all cards benefit from travel insurance .