Bucharest, May 16th  2011

Credit Europe Bank now offers CardAvantaj holders the opportunity to purchase tickets and services from the low cost operator Blue Air via the Internet, with interest-free installments.

Customers will be able to benefit from the three interest-free installments for purchases both online and, soon, for those made from Blue Air partner agencies. Thus, popular destinations like Paris, London, Rome or Barcelona are more affordable than ever!
Earlier this year the two companies have introduced the system of payment and no interest rate only for the airline ticketing office in the Baneasa Airport.
"Credit Europe Bank is the first bank in Romania that facilitated the purchase of air transportation services through CardAvantaj interest-free installments. Now we chose to obtain this facility also online. The service is innovative; taking in consideration the platform through which transactions are carried out is internal, belonging to Credit Europe Bank. We welcome the partnership with Blue Air and we are pleased that CardAvantaj online portfolio is complemented by a modern and attractive product" said Dorin Iancu, Head of Sales Retail Banking, Credit Europe Bank.
Ussama Sheriff, CEO of Blue Air, says the new card reinforces Blue Air policy to reward customers flying smart. "For Blue Air, the new ticket purchase option gives our customers greater flexibility in air travel. Given the global economic situation, we believe that Blue Air passengers will not have to give up much-needed vacation using CardAvantaj benefits. "


About Blue Air
Blue Air is the only smart flying company with 100% Romanian private capital. The company is allowed to operate scheduled domestic and international passenger charter flights on request and cargo transport. The airline's fleet currently consists of eight Boeing 737 aircraft. In 2008 the company signed contracts for the purchase of five Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft (two aircraft and three 800 series 900 series), which will serve Blue Air flights since 2013.
By the end of 2010, over 6 million passengers chose to travel by Blue Air.
Blue Air performance is not only reflected in the figures. In 2009, the International Federation of Journalists and Travel Writers (FIJET) have awarded Blue Air Golden Apple Award, one of the most prestigious awards in terms of tourism. Each year, the Golden Apple Award FIJET provides those countries, cities or organizations that have had a clear contribution to the promotion of tourism and related fields. For Romania, the other two awards "Golden Apple" went to the area that ecotourism Mărginimea Sibiu and the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve.

Blue Air has a new distinction, that company with the largest increase in operating capacity in Europe. This was confirmed during the conference "World Low Cost Airline Conference", held on 30 September 2010, which was attended by leading European low cost carriers.

AboutCreditEuropeBank
Credit Europe Bank (Romania) S.A., member of the FIBA Group, provides a wide range of products and services to over 420,000 individuals, SMEs and corporations, through a network of 86 branches, agencies and working points, and also through alternative distribution channels: ATMs, POSs, Internet and Phone Banking services.


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