SriLankan Airlines & Axis Bank Launch Travel Alliance

SriLankan Airlines and Axis Bank have signed a historic travel alliance that will enrich international travel experiences for Indian customers.

This first-of-its-kind partnership will provide Axis Bank's 15 million cardholders with exclusive low fares, additional travel benefits, and greater global access, particularly to Sri Lanka and onward.

Beginning with a 10 percent discount on Business and Economy Class fares booked online from SriLankan Airlines' website, the promotion is valid for travel from India to Colombo and beyond to destinations in the Middle East, Far East, Maldives, and Europe, including Frankfurt and Paris. Additional 5kg baggage is also given to travelers going to Melbourne.

"This alliance is about more than savings—it's about changing the way Indians travel," stated SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall.

Key highlights:

• Axis Bank and SriLankan Airlines form a first-of-its-kind travel alliance, offering exclusive benefits to over 15 million cardholders
• Cardholders get 10 percent off on select international flights and an additional 5kg baggage allowance on the Melbourne route
• The partnership aims to boost India–Sri Lanka travel, with 88 weekly flights connecting nine Indian cities to Colombo and beyond

Sanjeev Moghe, Axis Bank President & Head – Cards & Payments stated- "We look forward to making travel more convenient while increasing cultural and economic exchange with India. We are delighted to be the first private Indian bank to introduce such a program with SriLankan Airlines. This will open the doors of global travel for our customers."

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With 88 flights per week serving nine Indian cities to Colombo, SriLankan Airlines is doubling its bet on India as a core market. The move seeks to stimulate post-pandemic travel demand while fueling tourism development in Sri Lanka.

The analysts describe the tie-up as a precedent for further airline-bank integrations involving convenience, cost savings, and strategic economic alignment within South Asia.