Cathay has collaborated with Axis Bank in a partnership that will unlock for its customers new discounts, bonus miles and more, from December 31 until December 31, 2024.

Hong Kong-based airline Cathay,  part of the Cathay Pacific group, has announced a partnership with Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India offering its members.

According to a press statement by Cathay, this partnership will offer to both new and existing members an instant discount of INR 4,000 on each ticket booked online through the official Cathay website, using their Axis debit or credit card. The offer is valid to all customers travelling out of Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai. 

The statement adds that this collaboration will ensure that Cathay members receive a bonus of 1,000 miles on their upcoming bookings, limited to the first 250 eligible bookings. The offer has no restrictions on destination or booking class, making it accessible to all travellers.

The airline says that Axis Bank extends its support by offering exclusive travel offers on the Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex card. Notably, these benefits are not limited to Cathay members alone, even non-members who have booked Cathay Pacific tickets can take advantage of these exclusive rates.

The statement goes on to say that this partnership offers a discount on first-time card loads made on the Axis Bank Forex Multi-Currency Forex card on select currencies for overseas travel including Hong Kong Dollar, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Australian Dollar and New Zealand Dollar. Further, the discount can be redeemed post completion of flight booking and the offer will be valid on tickets booked by December 31 for travel until December 31, 2024.

“This collaboration represents our commitment to providing exceptional value to our members. We are thrilled to offer exclusive discounts with bonus miles, along with discounts and special offers with Axis Bank credit/debit cards and Axis Bank Multi-Currency Forex cards, ensuring an even more rewarding and memorable travel experience. Cathay is dedicated to enhancing every customer’s journey, and this partnership with Axis Bank serves as our commitment to delivering exceptional value and service,” says Regional Head of Customer Travel and Lifestyle for South Asia, Middle East, and Africa, Anand Yedery.

“We have been continuously working on innovation-led partnership models to strengthen value propositions for customers and deliver premium benefits at convenience. In this endeavour, we are happy to partner with Cathay for this exciting travel offer on Axis Bank cards. We have observed that the travel segment is a high engagement area for our customers and our best-in-class rewards proposition will add an immense value to Cathay’s customers,” says Sanjeev Moghe, President and Head, Cards & Payments, Axis Bank.