Dear Swire Travel Corporate Clients,

Please be advised that a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck offshore near Maule, Chile, at 03:34am on Feb. 27. The epicenter of the strong quake was 115 km (71 miles) north-northeast of Concepcion and 325 km (200 miles) southwest of Santiago. The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami warning for Chile and Peru, and has urged residents to evacuate coastal areas. A tsunami watch is also in effect for Ecuador, Colombia, Antarctica, Panama and Costa Rica. Chilean authorities have reported at least 10 deaths and numerous injuries. Major structural damage and power outages have occurred in Santiago, Concepcion and other parts of Chile. Several aftershocks have occurred and more are likely in the coming days.

We would be grateful if you could disseminate the above information to all your colleagues. Should you require further information regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call your designated travel consultant.

At the same time, we have searched our Swire customers who are currently in Chile and are providing them with this travel warning.

Please note that the above-mentioned information were from our available source of information and were considered factual and correct at time of dissemination.

We would be grateful if you could disseminate the above information to all your colleagues.

Thank you very much for your kind attention and valued patronage.