The HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card will give users in Australia the ability to earn Star Alliance Points on everyday purchases and convert them into miles or points across Star Alliance carriers’ frequent flyer programs and fast track to Star Alliance Gold Status through everyday spending.
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Star AllianceThe HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card will give users in Australia the ability to earn Star Alliance Points on everyday purchases and convert them into miles or points across Star Alliance carriers’ frequent flyer programs and fast track to Star Alliance Gold Status through everyday spending.
The card is the world’s first credit card created with an airline alliance and will be issued exclusively on Visa credit. Ascenda, the global rewards technology company, provided its expertise and today announced its partnership with Star Alliance to power the innovative customer value proposition for the new HSBC Star Alliance credit card.
Jeffrey Goh, CEO of Star Alliance, says this new product is the outcome of many strategic discussions with airlines.
It will offer a new world of loyalty experience with not only the ability to earn points, but also a fast track to Star Alliance Gold Status through everyday spending. Star Alliance Gold Status offers a range of benefits such as lounge access and priority boarding across all Star Alliance member carriers.
– Jeffrey Goh, Star Alliance CEO, 15 November 2022
At the time of the launch, the participating member airlines and their respective frequent flyer programs are: Air Canada – Aeroplan, Air New Zealand – Airpoints, EVA Air – Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines – KrisFlyer, South African Airways – SAA Voyager, THAI – Royal Orchid Plus, and United – MileagePlus.
The HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card will also provide users a fast track to Star Alliance Gold Status in the first year of their account, when they spend $4,000 on eligible purchases within 90 days from card approval, giving them access to over 1,000 airline lounges worldwide, priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling, as well as excess baggage allowance on eligible fares and other privileges when travelling on flights operated by Star Alliance member airlines.
According to HSBC’s Jessica Power, consumers are examining how they utilise discounts and rewards on everyday spending including their credit cards.
“Our HSBC Travel and Finance survey indicates that while people are prioritising travel in 2023, they are also looking at ways to keep travel costs down, with one in four (24 per cent) Australians who are intending to travel overseas saying they would pay for flights with credit card rewards and points,” she said.
“Our survey revealed that 96 per cent of Australians intending to travel overseas said they would consider tips and tricks to keep travel costs down, with 50 per cent saying they would look to shop around for flight and accommodation deals as a way to save money.”
Source: Travelweekly Australia
