Offers unbeatable travel fares for its customers
Etihad Airways has entered into a partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) The partnership will offer discounted, highly affordable and convenient travel packages, including flight tickets, to existing and potential customers who fly on Etihad Airlines to any part of the world.
According to a press release made available to African Business Travel News (ABTN) by the airline’s media consultants, Sesema Public relations in Lagos, stated that through the deal, Customers of First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) who desire to travel abroad for personal or a business purpose at a very affordable fare now have an opportunity to do so.
Speaking on the partnership, the General Manager, West and North Africa of Etihad Airways, Mr. George Mawadri, said: ‘‘it is a privilege to partner FCMB and we are indeed happy. Etihad is a young airline, though we have grown within the short period of time. We fly directly to 110 destinations and do other 140 destinations in our partnerships with other airlines. We have acquired 60 new airplanes-Airbus and Boeing 777. We pride ourselves as a 5 star airline and our customers can attest to our world-class facility and services. The good thing about our partnership with the Bank is that we have similar premium services with FCMB. I really appreciate the relationship and look forward to a long term benefit for the two parties.”
The discounted fare comes with various benefits in the Bank’s financial products and services to enhance the travel experience of customers. These include Personal Travel Allowance (PTA) and Business Travel Allowance (BTA) services, complimentary platinum cards and priority pass, complimentary lounge access at departure in Lagos, among other benefits. There is also the USA Immigrations clearance at Abu Dhabi for travelers going to the United States and a dedicated service for customers who intend to travel to the Holy land in Mecca for Hajji and Umrah.
Responding on the partnership deal with Etihad Airways on the Executive Director, Retail Banking of FCMB, Mr. Olu Akanmu, said it is a value-added offering designed to deliver high quality of service and satisfaction for customers.
According to him, ‘‘What FCMB has done with Etihad Airways gives advantage to our existing customers and prospects who may wish to open account with FCMB. We recognize several business travels our customers do. A good number of them may be preparing for summer holidays. Some of our customers will also want to fulfill their pilgrimage obligations in the coming weeks. Those traveling for medicals and even for academic purpose or seminars abroad can benefit. FCMB is partnering with Etihad to offer convenient and discounted travel fares to customers. This is one of the many reasons to open account with FCMB”.
