Hilton HHonors partners SriLankan Airlines’ FlySmiLes

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Hilton HHonors has partnered SriLankan Airlines’ frequent flyer program, FlySmiLes.

Under the partnership, members of both programs can now earn Hilton HHonors points and FlySmiLes miles when they stay at any of the more than 3,900 participating hotels within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio.

“Hilton HHonors members currently enjoy travel partnerships with more than 60 leading airlines across the globe,” said Jeff Diskin, Executive Vice President, Commercial Services, Hilton Worldwide. “Aligning with SriLankan Airlines offers our members more opportunities to earn points and airline miles, giving them unparalleled options when making travel arrangements around the world.”

Through this alliance, Hilton HHonors members can earn 10 HHonors base points + 1 FlySmiLes mile for every dollar spent during their stay at a participating hotel within the Hilton HHonors portfolio (and up to 100 FlySmiLes miles for stays at Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton).

Hilton HHonors points also can be exchanged for miles, with 10,000 points equaling 1,000 FlySmiLes miles, and FlySmiLes miles can be exchanged for points, with 20,000 miles equaling 10,000 Hilton HHonors points.

Mohamed Fazeel, Head of Commercial Operations, SriLankan Airlines, said: “We are delighted to be partnering a globally acclaimed premium hospitality brand that offers business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodation, service, amenities and value. FlySmiLes members are now treated with special recognition and rewards at more than 3,900 hotels and resorts within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio globally, where they can earn and redeem FlySmiLes Miles for their stay.”