Skye Bank, Emirates unveil travel package

In order to create a unique travel experience for holiday makers and others who travel often, Skye Bank plc and Emirates Holiday have launched a new package known as the Skye Emirates Holiday package.

The package allows holders of Skye Bank’s Select Account to deposit only 20 percent of the total travel cost while the bank provides the 80 percent balance in form of loan. Travellers who take advantage of the package will be able to travel to all Emirates Airline’s destinations across the globe.

Unveiling the new package in Lagos recently, Timothy Oguntayo, group managing director/CEO designate, describes the product as one that has an overriding theme of luxury and class deliberately built around it.

“Skye Bank is partnering with Emirates Holidays to treat our customers to exclusive summer and Christmas vacation experiences. Our customers can now book their vacation in style through Skye Bank with only a 20 percent upfront deposit of the total holiday cost. Skye Bank will complete the 80 percent payment and enable our customers enjoy the best advance booking rates for all Emirates destinations across the world. In addition to this, our customers can enjoy two free lounge visits during the summer travel period from May to September,” he said.

According to him, the bank’s strategic partnership with Priority Pass International guarantees its Premier and Priority Banking customers access to over 600 airport VIP lounges in over 275 cities of the world, irrespective of class of travel, huge discounts at most international hotel chains, access to over 350 spas and wellness centres across the world, discounts on select international brands of car hire companies and a special luggage retrieval programme.

Oguntayo, who was represented by the bank’s executive director, South South, Ibiye Ekong, described the package as heralding a new dawn for the esteemed customers as they enjoy a unique package of benefits and savings.

Nkolika Okoli, group head, retail banking, said the product was designed to bring value to the customers by positively affecting their lifestyle and travel experience.

HOPE MOSES-ASHIKE & IFEOMA OKEKE