Air India partners SBI Card to combine spend reward with loyalty benefits

MUMBAI: Air India has partnered SBI Card to offer a credit card that will combine Maharaja Club loyalty benefits with rewards on everyday spending and travel. The card, being developed with Visa, will offer travel and lifestyle benefits to members of the airline's loyalty programme.According to Nipun Aggarwal, chief commercial officer of Air India, the partnership aims to increase the appeal of Maharaja Club by rewarding customers for everyday spending and travel. "Together with SBI Card and Visa, our goal is to build India's most compelling travel credit card programme and make Maharaja Club the loyalty currency of choice for millions of Indians," he said.According to Salila Pande, MD and CEO of SBI Card, the card will cater to changing travel preferences and spending needs. "Through this strategic partnership, we aim to create a compelling travel-focussed credit card that delivers rewarding experiences to customers," she said.Maharaja Club has added over five million members since its redesign in 2024. Members can earn and redeem Maharaja Points on Air India and Air India Express flights serving 104 destinations, as well as flights operated by 25 other Star Alliance member airlines.The programme has partnerships with over 100 brands across hospitality, retail, lifestyle and financial services, allowing members to earn points on travel and everyday spending.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.