Six credit cards that make flight tickets cheaper for frequent travellers

For frequent travellers, the right card can mean cheaper flights and added travel comforts.

From reward points to air miles, these cards by top banks can help cut down your travel costs.

Why travel cards matter

For frequent travellers, the credit card can be more than just a mode of payment; it can be the key to savings and rewards. There are some cards that offer you points, miles, or coupons in return for which you can redeem flight bookings and reap the benefits in the long term. Not all cards offer such features; selecting the right one is imperative.

Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card

This card offers you a reward no matter which airline you opt for. There are 5 EDGE Miles offered on travel spends, and each mile accounts for one rupee. Apart from this, the first transaction within 37 days of card activation is rewarded with 2,500 EDGE Miles in the form of a welcome reward.

American Express Platinum Travel Card

Amex's Platinum Travel card repays big spenders. A Rs 1.9 lakh spend in the year gives you 15,000 points and Rs 4 lakh earns you 25,000 points. The points may be utilised through the Platinum Travel Collection, so it is useful for people who travel frequently.

SBI Cards Miles Elite

It provides a sign-up reward of 5,000 travel credits. You receive six travel credits for Rs 200 in travel spend which can be converted in terms of air miles, hotel points, or for bookings done directly.

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HDFC 6E Rewards Indigo Card

Exclusive to IndiGo customers, this card offers 2.5 6E rewards in all for every Rs 100 you spend on the Indigo website or app. What's more, you get one complimentary flight voucher of Rs 1,500. The points get credited once every month in your IndiGo account.

Axis Bank Horizon Credit Card

For this card, you earn 5 EDGE Miles for every Rs 100 you spend on airline websites or the Axis Travel EDGE website. You also earn 5,000 bonus EDGE Miles for your initial transaction worth Rs 1,000 or more within 30 days of the delivery of the card.

ICICI Bank Skywards Card in Emirates

This card is ideal for the frequent customers of Emirates and you can collect Skywards Miles on all spend which you can exchange in flights. It also includes lounge entry and you can get it in options such as Emeralde, Sapphiro, and Rubyx based on the spending limit.

The implication

For frequent travellers, the right card can mean cheaper flights and added travel comforts. Whether you prefer IndiGo, Emirates, or multiple airlines, there’s a card designed to make your trips lighter on the wallet.