Priority Pass is a powerful program that provides lounge access at airports around the world. I have visited more than ten lounges across domestic and international routes and have yet to encounter a lounge that outright refuses Priority Pass. Knowing a few lesser-known tips and tricks can help you get more value from the program—this … Read more
Looking for the best credit cards in India for 2021 that suit your needs during the pandemic? You’re in the right place. Whether you want cashback, lounge access, free food, complimentary hotel stays or business class tickets, this guide covers the top options across categories. List of Best Credit Cards in India for 2021 There … Read more
Yes Bank has made a notable return to the premium credit card market, refreshing some legacy products and introducing new ones. The Marquee card is their new super-premium offering, and this article examines its features, costs and benefits to help you decide if it fits your needs. Below is a detailed breakdown of the Yes … Read more
Update: Please check out the latest review of this card here: SBI Prime Credit Card Review (2019) SBICard has introduced a new credit card positioned just below its premium SBI Elite, yet offering several attractive benefits—most notably a Priority Pass with 4 complimentary international visits. The card is available in both MasterCard World and Visa … Read more
Vistara Premium Economy Food I’ve flown Vistara frequently since 2018, mostly in business class using points and vouchers. This trip was meant to be another business-class journey, but an upgrade didn’t materialize at the airport, so I traveled on a Premium Economy ticket instead. Below is a concise account of the booking, ground experience, onboard … Read more
American Express announced changes to redemption options for the American Express Platinum Travel Card on May 9, 2017. These new options went live on June 9, 2017. For a short period some cardmembers saw a 2:1 redemption as direct cash credit to their statement, but those exceptions appear to have ended. Below I summarize the … Read more
If you live in India and haven’t considered an HDFC Diners Club card yet, it’s worth taking a second look. The Diners Club 10X reward program has long been one of the most lucrative ways to earn reward points on everyday spending. HDFC Bank partnered with Diners Club International in 2011–2012 to bring the Diners … Read more
Online travel agencies that offer flights, hotels and tour packages are multiplying rapidly, and many provide similar products and prices. This makes it difficult for any single platform to build strong customer loyalty, limiting growth for companies in the space. MakeMyTrip, despite being an early entrant in the Indian market, faces the same challenge: customers … Read more
After HDFC removed the Vistara Silver benefit from the HDFC Regalia card effective March 15, 2019, the bank introduced a complimentary Zomato Gold membership as a replacement. HDFC Regalia cardholders who were issued the card on or after March 20, 2019, and who spend Rs. 75,000 within the first 90 days from card activation are … Read more
Axis Bank has introduced the ability to transfer Edge Reward points to partner airline and hotel loyalty programs — a significant enhancement aimed at affluent customers and HNI cardholders. The transfer rates shown below apply only to Axis’s premium cards: Magnus, Reserve and Burgundy Private. The Axis Atlas card has a separate treatment. Other Axis … Read more