British Airways (BA) has partnered with Qatar Airways to allow customers to apply for a Visa Infinite credit card and earn Avios when flying with both airlines. The cards feature multiple benefits, including the option to choose an airline flexibility program such as British Airways Executive Club or the Qatar Airways Privilege Club. The card is expected to offer "best-in-class rewards and benefits to elevate the international travel experience of customers."
The Visa Infinite card with British Airways and Qatar Airways allows frequent travelers to take advantage of these benefits if they consistently use flying as a form of travel. Consumers can collect Avios points and access other perks if they sign up for the payment option, which was launched in partnership with IndusInd Bank, a multi-brand credit card company.
Dual-Branded Travel Cards
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Trend Themes
1. Frequent Flyer Credit Cards - The British Airways and Qatar Airways partnership with IndusInd Bank opens up new markets for credit card companies to offer cards that cater specifically to air travel.
2. Airline Reward Programs - The introduction of the Visa Infinite credit card rewards program offers opportunities for new and innovative rewards programs for airlines.
3. Multi-airline Travel Cards - The dual-branded credit card by British Airways and Qatar Airways sets a trend for more partnerships between different airlines to cater to frequent flyers.
Industry Implications
1. Credit Card Industry - Credit card companies can take advantage of partnerships with airlines to offer credit cards with unique airline travel perks for frequent flyers.
2. Airline Industry - The Visa Infinite credit card with British Airways and Qatar Airways caters to frequent travelers and sets a trend for new loyalty programs and partnerships with credit card companies.
3. Travel Industry - Increased accessibility to airline rewards programs through dual-branded travel card partnerships by airlines increases the overall value of travel, leading to increased travel activity.