Indian launches platinum card with ICICI bank

New Delhi, Nov 14: Indian has launched a platinum credit card loaded with premium features from ICICI Bank and operating on MasterCard Worldwide's advanced platform.

In the pilot phase of the launch, the card will be primarily targeted at the senior level officials from the government who are frequent and loyal travellers of the airline. The card will also be made available to high mile frequent fliers in future.

''Indian's strong intent to raise the bar of privileges and values for its exclusive high-yield customers has helped it launch the first of its kind credit card by an airline in India,'' said airline's chairman and managing director Vishwapati Trivedi.

Issued by invitation only, the card offers 20 per cent cash back on airline tickets purchased at full fare levels together with convenient options of buying tickets.

The features also include privileged access to lounges at domestic and international airports, access to exclusive golf clubs across the world through special tie-ups and waiver of fuel surcharge across all petrol pumps in India.

Another feature that is available for card members is a 24x7 concierge service that gives the card holder personalised assistance across various cities in India with services ranging from car rentals to city guides.

UNI