Air India, the flag carrier airline of India, and SBI Card recently announced the launch of a distinct travel credit card for Indian customers. The new Air India SBI Credit Card will provide best-in-class travel experiences and benefits to business and leisure travelers. With an unmatched proposition, the Air India SBI Card allows a customer spending Rs 5 lakh in a year to earn up to 3 Delhi-Mumbai return tickets on Air India.
Commenting on the launch, Pratip Chaudhuri, Chairman, SBI said, “The coming together of two national brands like SBI Card and Air India is a unique proposition. Through this card, both the brands wish to add value to the travel experience of the Indian consumer. We are extremely pleased to partner with Air India and hope that our combined synergies ensure a rewarding experience to our customers in the travel segment.”
Speaking about the launch of the card, Rohit Nandan, Chairman and Managing Director, Air India stated, “We at Air India are committed to providing our passengers with a comfortable travel experience. Today the discerning passenger looks for simple and comfortable solutions to travel. We are pleased to partner with SBI Card and believe that this offering will continue to add value to our customers. ”
The Air India SBI Signature Card will come with a joining gift of 20,000 reward points, for the customer. In addition to the joining gift, the new Air India SBI Signature Card will offer 4 reward points for retail spend of every Rs. 100 and 20 reward points for every Rs. 100 spent on the Air India website and booking offices for purchase of air tickets. To create a rewarding experience, the Signature Card offers bonus reward points at various spend milestones such as- 20,000 reward points on spending Rs 3 lakhs; another 20,000 reward points on spending Rs 5 lakhs and 50,000 reward points on spending Rs 10 lakhs. These reward points can be redeemed for Air India Air mile in a ratio of 1:1; making it a quick and easy way to earn free travel with Air India.