Skywards, the frequent flyer programme of SriLankan Airlines and Emirates has joined hands with its first ever telecom partner - Sri Lanka’s leading cellular telecommunications network, Dialog GSM.

“With the expansion of SriLankan Airlines network, fleet and increase in frequencies, we are indeed happy to tie-up with Dialog GSM - one of Sri Lanka’s foremost telecom solution providers, who will greatly enhance the services we offer our Skywards members “ said Peter Hill, Chief Executive Officer, SriLankan Airlines.

“We are proud to have been selected as the first telecommunications partner of SriLankan Airlines and Emirates. Among other accolades both airlines are internationally renowned for their customer centric focus. Our partnership is underpinned by this common paradigm - customers of Dialog GSM as well as SriLankan and Emirates would be greatly benefited by this joint initiative which forges a link between air travel and mobile telecommunications - both of which are key drivers of global mobility” said Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Director / CEO Dialog GSM.

Members of Skywards can now earn Skywards Miles and also obtain discounts when they use the services of Dialog GSM, which include local and international roaming, for example, earning up to two Skywards Miles for every Rs100 spent.

Subscribers to Dialog’s international roaming service can earn additional bonus Miles. For example, an invoice of between Rs 5,000 to Rs 9,999, will qualify for five Skywards Miles for every Rs1,000 spent.

Skywards Silver and Gold members residing in Sri Lanka will receive discounts on their monthly bills. These include percentage discounts for international roaming charges, internet, international roaming, GSM 1900 phone hire, IDD charges, handset purchase, and a waiver of membership fee for AIR PLUS, connection fee and WAP rental.

For Skywards Silver and Gold members residing outside Sri Lanka, Dialog GSM waives phone rental charges, SIM card rental and internet pack charges (connection and rental).“Telecommunications play a big role in our day-to-day life. By partnering with Dialog, we look forward to bringing a daily touch of Skywards to our members lives” said Kashmira Motiwalla, Emirates’ Skywards’ Product Development & Marketing Manager.

“The tie-up with Dialog GSM is yet another measure in expanding our circle of service partners to give members more and more benefits, for Skywards is much more than just a miles-for-miles programme,” said Mahila Jesuthasan, SriLankan’s Product Development and Skywards Manager.

Dialog GSM is owned by MTN Networks, a fully owned subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia BhD, and is the first Skywards telecommunications partner.

Skywards is the innovative frequent flyer programme of SriLankan Airlines and Emirates Airline.
Rewards for a passenger’s loyalty and business include earning Skywards Miles on every flight with SriLankan, Emirates and its partner airlines and hotels worldwide, in addition to car hire, financial services and now telecommunications companies. Miles can be redeemed for free flights to hundreds of destinations, for leisure activities and quality goods.

With three tiers of membership - Blue, Silver and Gold - members can enjoy more privileges the higher their membership tier. Tier miles are accumulated whenever they fly with Emirates and SriLankan.

Privileges include wait-list priority for all tiers, and priority check-in and airport lounge access for Gold and Silver members.

Gold and Silver members have access to Skywards Alumnus, a business “club” which gives members an opportunity to network both in the air and on the ground, with special seminars and an online forum.
With opening doors, Gold members can gain access to exclusive clubs around the world.

Skywards website at www.skywards.com is designed to give members an exciting, interactive online service packed with personalised features, news and special offers.

Skywards also has a club for its younger travellers that has proven to be as much fun on the ground and on the web as in the air! Skysurfers, for customers aged up to 16 years, is tailored to their preferences and interests and can be accessed on the web at www.skysurfers.skywards.com

Skywards, with its host of benefits, takes the member beyond just the travel experience and gives more choice to shape the travel experience to a passenger's own requirements.

Skywards members may call MTN Networks (Pvt) Limited on 0777 676580 to register for the Skywards - Dialog facility. For more information, visit www.skywards.com

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