Cathay Pacific links up with Visa in Canada

Frequent travellers to Asia now have a way to get there even faster with the RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum card, the only card in Canada that allows cardholders to earn Asia Miles every time they use their Visa card.

"This new alliance with Cathay Pacific will present many benefits to people who travel to Asia regularly," said Dave McKay, RBC's senior vice- president, Credit Cards and Financing Products. "The RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum makes it easy to earn Asia Miles and receive reward benefits faster and more affordably."

RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum cardholders accumulate Asia Miles by earning one Asia Mile for each Canadian dollar spent on the card, plus new cardholders will receive 5,000 bonus miles upon enrolment. Cardholders also earn two Asia Miles for each HK$5 spent for inflight purchase and from now until May 15, 2006, travellers will earn two Asia Miles for every Canadian dollar spent on flights booked online at www.cathaypacific.ca.

Every new RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum cardholder will also receive a free companion ticket with the purchase of a qualifying round-trip Cathay Pacific business class ticket from Canada to Hong Kong (or beyond to the following Southeast Asia destinations: Bangkok, Cebu, Denpasar Bali, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Penang, Singapore, Surabaya and Taipei). This offer is available for flights booked and ticketed by November 18, 2005 for travel during the period May 19, 2005 to May 18, 2006 inclusive.

"We are delighted to work with RBC to offer more ways for Canadians to earn Asia Miles -- an increasingly popular travel reward currency in Canada," said Philippe Lacamp, vice-president Canada, Cathay Pacific Airways. "We believe the RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum card will be a welcome choice for travellers to Asia. Its introduction further demonstrates our commitment to provide improved benefits to our customers."

Asia Miles are redeemable on 18 airlines, flying just about anywhere in the world. Travellers can enjoy a wealth of free travel awards to destinations such as the Caribbean, Mexico, Asia and Europe.

RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum cardholders will also receive complimentary Green membership to Cathay Pacific's prestigious Marco Polo Club, and enjoy special benefits like preferred check-in and access to a 24-hour toll-free Member Services Centre. Cardholders will also benefit from the RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum "peace of mind" insurance coverage.

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