From June 1 through August 31 this year, Air China is offering members of its frequent flyer program, "Air China Companion", special rates at the world-renown Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. Companion members will also receive triple mileage credit in their Air China frequent flyer accounts for their qualifying stays with Shangri-La.

The Shangri-La, one of Asia-Pacific's most prestigious hotel chains, has North American properties in Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, and Vancouver.

Additionally, from May 14 to August 31, Air China will offer double mileage credit* to Companion members for each second-night's stay in any one of 3,650 hotels worldwide of the InterContinental Hotels Group. Passengers will earn an additional 800-kilometer award for every qualified second-evening stay in any InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, or Candlewood Suites hotel.

"As China's first frequent flyer program, 'Air China Companion' has been leading the way to reward Air China travelers for their business and loyalty to the carrier, on both domestic and international flights," said Mrs. Zhang Lan, Senior Vice President for Air China. "Just like this summer's promotions with Shangri-La and InterContinental, Air China Companion has developed a range of valuable benefits and rewards for its members, and we continue to add activities that our travelers value."

Air China, as with all major mileage programs, provides mileage credit for trips flown and other partner activities, including use of its affiliated credit card, which can then be redeemed for free flights, upgrades, or other program features. As well, Air China Companion members will further benefit when Air China enters the Star Alliance, expected in the coming year.

* Subject to an 8,000-kilometer maximum promotional credit.