Emirates on-line promo in Colombo

COLOMBO: Travellers with Emirates out of Colombo who book their tickets on-line via the Emirates website www.emirates.com/lk will be eligible to win prizes in an exciting new promotion launched by the award-winning Dubai-based airline.

The Colombo office of Emirates is offering one lucky traveller the chance to win 65,000 Skywards Miles from the airline's frequent flyer programme Skywards, by booking travel on-line anytime from September 1 to November 30.

To win this grand price or be eligible to win a monthly gift pack, the on-line booking must culminate in travel on Emirates during the three months of the promotion. The Skywards Miles won can be redeemed for a free air ticket or many other benefits offered by Skywards, including upgrades, hotel accommodation, excursions, exclusive shopping and fine dining.

Emirates Sales Manager for Sri Lanka Devika Ellepola said: "On-line booking of travel is growing in popularity all over the world, and this offer makes it even more interesting for our passengers. It is also an incentive to register for membership of Skywards, which is one of the fastest growing frequent flyer programmes in the industry."