SriLankan Airline launches digital card for frequent flyers

SriLankan Airline’s frequent flyer programme, FlySmiLes, has launched its digital card, with effective from April 1 to enhance convenience for frequent flyers whilst meeting the goal to reduce its carbon footprint.
The first digital card was presented to cricketing legend Kumar Sangakkara flying on SriLankan Airlines to London.
FlySmiLes members with entry level Blue status, Baggage Bonus, and co-branded Silver card holders will not receive a plastic version of the card. However, FlySmiLes cardholders aligned with oneworld tiers – Platinum (oneworld Emerald), Gold (oneworld Sapphire) and Classic (oneworld Ruby) – will continue to receive a plastic card to enjoy oneworld partner airline privileges. “The FlySmiLes digital card initiative will make the skies greener whilst promoting sustainable and responsible air travel,’ said SriLankan Airlines’ chief commercial officer Siva Ramachandran.
“We are committed to reinvent and enhance the experience of flying SriLankan Airlines – and the launch of the digital FlySmiLes frequent flyer card is yet another initiative towards offering greater convenience and mobility to our passengers,” he explained.
Sangakkara, former captain of the Sri Lankan national team, commented: “I feel privileged to be the first FlySmiLes member to download the digital frequent flyer card! The SriLankan App is extremely easy-to-use and downloading the digital card too was equally simple and fast.”
The advantage of the digital version is that it can be accessed and displayed on a smartphone or tablet supported by Apple or Android for greater convenience of passengers.
FlySmiLes Platinum and Gold Members are entitled to a range of privileges such as complimentary lounge access across the oneworld network of over 1,000 destinations, priority Business Class check-in, boarding and additional baggage allowance. Together with oneworld, FlySmiLes top tier members can now earn and redeem miles on any oneworld member carrier. These privileges have been tailored to create a smooth and hassle-free journey replete with luxury.
“Launched in 1979, Sri Lanka’s National Carrier is an award-winning airline with a solid reputation for service, comfort, safety, reliability and punctuality. The airline provides convenient connections to its global route network of 94 destinations in 44 countries,” a statement said.



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