Indonesia’s flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is partnering with one of the world’s most exclusive credit cards, Citibank Ultima Card, offering ultra-affluent cardholders two tickets for the price of one on flights from Hong Kong to Indonesia and Australia.

The ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ promotion on flights to Bali and Jakarta as well as Sydney, Melbourne and Perth is offered to the Executive class with immediate effect until 30 June, 2012.

"This latest partnership with Citibank invites Hong Kong’s top business executives and elite, high net-worth individuals to experience our new era of service and comfort as the world’s most improved airline,” said M. Riza Perdana Kusuma, Garuda Indonesia’s General Manager for Hong Kong & Macau.

“We are glad to partner with Garuda Indonesia, the leading airline in Indonesia, to offer an exclusive luxury airline privilege to our prestigious Citibank Ultima Cardholders. We are confident that this shall bring delights to our customers,” said Maggie Ng, Director of Cards & Unsecured Lending of Global Consumer Group, Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited.

Forging commercial partnerships benefiting for Hong Kong and Macau travellers supports an ambitious business development programme for the national carrier as it embarks on a modernised era – upgrading its service to become one of the highest-rated airlines in Asia.

The carrier’s remarkable new vision earned Garuda Indonesia “The World’s Most Improved Airline” award from Skytrax in 2010 and “Turn Around Airline of the Year” award from CAPA, Australia.

Daily Garuda Indonesia flights from Hong Kong to Bali are aboard brand new Boeing 737-800 ‘Next Generation’ aircraft, with new Airbus A330-200s serving twice-daily flights to Jakarta.

The carrier flies to most ASEAN destinations with the most extensive domestic route network in Indonesia.

Citibank’s Ultima Card ranks among the most exclusive credit cards, offered by invitation only to a select few select few high net-worth individuals. It provides for a discerning market with a host of personalised luxury services and privileges complementing their elite lifestyle.

This privilege complements a similar offer for Citibank PremierMiles Cardholders extending until 31 March, 2012.