Summary
- Join the waitlist for Qatar Airways’ new Visa cards to earn extra Avios & benefits for frequent travelers.
- 5,000 or 10,000 bonus Avios offered in addition to the standard welcome bonus for early card applicants.
- US residents will have a new Avios earning option with Qatar Airways’ cobranded Visa cards launching soon.
Residents of the United States will soon have a new option to accumulate Avios frequent flyer miles. Qatar Airways, a member of the oneworld Alliance, has launched the waitlist for its new cobranded Visa credit cards.
What do we know?
The airline has confirmed there will be two versions of the card, which is set to launch in “early May.” Prospective card applicants can now join the official waitlist to be the first to know more and receive extra Avios in addition to the standard sign-up bonus.
Applicants who join the waitlist and are approved for the card within 30 days of launch will be eligible to receive an extra 5,000 bonus Avios on the Visa Signature variant and an additional 10,000 bonus Avios on the Visa Infinite version on top of the standard welcome bonus after meeting minimum spending requirements.
The cards will be issued in conjunction with Cardless, the company behind recent cobranded credit card offerings for TAP Air Portugal and avianca. There are currently three cobranded airline credit cards that earn Avios in the United States. All three cards are offered by Chase and provide a significant welcome bonus, which is currently set to 85,000 Avios.
- British Airways Visa Signature Card
- Aer Lingus Visa Signature Card
- Iberia Visa Signature Card
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Further details will be revealed in the coming days, but the cards are expected to offer benefits for frequent travelers and additional Avios and airline status earning opportunities.
Who is set to benefit?
The cards target travelers who fly often on Qatar Airways, oneworld carriers, and codeshare partners. The new offerings also offer an additional option to earn Avios for US-based customers, which can often be transferred to other airline programs. As an air miles currency, Avios stands out based on the fact it is used by so many different airlines.
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More airlines are using Avios for their frequent flyer programs.
Although most often associated with the British Airways Executive Club, six carriers now use Avios to varying degrees. International Airlines Group (IAG) carriers feature the most, with British Airways (Executive Club), Iberia (Iberia Plus), Aer Lingus (AerClub), and Vueling (Vueling Club) all Avios.
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Finnair is the most recent addition to the Avios family after implementing the currency earlier this year. While Avios can already be earned and spent on Finnair flights and program partners, the points cannot yet be transferred to other airline loyalty programs.
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With Qatar Airways being the only airline out of the trio of Gulf carriers to be in an alliance, Privilege Club offers plenty of exclusive benefits.
In the meantime, customers can join the Qatar Airways Privilege Club for free and sign up for the waitlist to be the first to hear about the new product. The Qatari carrier has a significant presence in the United States. It has codeshare agreements with major airlines, including its alliance partners American Airlines and Alaska Airlines and codeshare partner JetBlue.
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