Qatar Airways Privilege Club launches credit cards in US

Qatar Airways Privilege Club, the loyalty programme of the national airline, has announced its partnership with Cardless, Inc., a San Francisco-based leader in financial technology, by launching the Qatar Airways Privilege Club Credit Cards for its members in the US.These credit cards, powered by Visa, are now available for members to apply for and mark the debut of Qatar Airways Privilege Club in the US credit card space, a statement said yesterday. Cardholders will be able to collect Avios – the rewards currency of Qatar Airways Privilege Club – on their everyday purchases and enjoy many benefits.For Qatar Airways Privilege Club Visa Infinite credit card, with an annual fee of $499, every $1 spent will earn cardholders five Avios on Qatar Airways spends, three Avios on restaurant spends and one Avios on all other spends.Cardholders can also benefit from 24x7 concierge assistance, airport benefits, special upgrades at Visa Infinite luxury hotel collection properties, travel coverage, built-in purchase protection and much more.With only a select few Visa Infinite cards available within the US, Qatar Airways Privilege Club takes the lead as the first international airline loyalty programme to offer a Visa Infinite credit card in the US market.With an annual fee of $99, Qatar Airways Privilege Club Visa Signature credit card offers exclusive benefits along with generous rewards. Members will earn four Avios on Qatar Airways spends, two Avios on restaurant spends, and one Avios on all other spends of every $1 with this credit card.Qatar Airways chief commercial officer Thierry Antinori, said: "We are proud to be partnering with Cardless to introduce the first Qatar Airways Privilege Club Credit Cards in the US market, which also includes being the first international airline loyalty programme to offer a Visa Infinite credit card.”Co-founder and president of Cardless, Michael Spelfogel, said: "This collaboration underscores the synergies between our innovative financial solutions and Qatar Airways Privilege Club’s commitment to enhancing the premium travel experience.”With the Qatar Airways Privilege Club Visa Infinite Credit Card, cardholders can collect up to 50,000 Avios and 150 Qpoints as a sign-up bonus with minimum spend, and a fast-track to Gold tier with Privilege Club.With the Qatar Airways Privilege Club Visa Signature Credit Card, members can collect up to 40,000 bonus Avios with minimum spend, and a fast-track to Silver tier with Privilege Club. Cardholders will enjoy enhanced privileges including tier bonus, complimentary lounge access, extra baggage allowance, priority stand-by, priority check-in, priority boarding as well as complimentary 'meet and assist' service from Al Maha Services when travelling through Hamad International Airport in Doha.