(TAN): HSBC Australia and Star Alliance have launched the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card in Australia, providing customers with greater choice when earning and using their airline points, the world’s largest airline alliance said in a news release.
Australian customers can earn Star Alliance Points on their everyday eligible credit card purchases that can be converted to miles/points in participating Star Alliance member carrier frequent flyer programmes. The card is the world’s first credit card created with an airline alliance and will be issued exclusively on Visa credit. It brings together seven launch Star Alliance carriers on a single credit card platform.
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Star Alliance CEO Jeffrey Goh said: “Star Alliance is delighted to launch this industry-first loyalty product together with HSBC and Visa…. 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.”
At the time of the launch, the participating member airlines and their respective frequent flyer programmes 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 provides Australian residents a fast track to Star Alliance Gold Status in the first year of their account, when they spend AUD 4,000 (USD 2,646) on eligible purchases within 90 days from card approval. Star Alliance Gold Status gives customers 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.
Jessica Power, Head of Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBC Australia, said: “HSBC and Star Alliance are both globally focused, and this new card is a great fit for Australians who enjoy international travel.”
Commenting on the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card, Riaz Nasrabadi, Visa’s head of product for Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, said: “Visa is proud to exclusively support this partnership between HSBC Australia and Star Alliance. With international travel top of mind for many Australians, this product will enable access to all the benefits and security of a Visa card together with seamless access to airline privileges.”
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