New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS) American Express, a global services company, on Thursday announced the launch of its Platinum Corporate Card, which provides an in-depth array of business advantages and personal privileges to the top echelons of business travelers.
The product provides a premium level of personal benefits such as free companion airline tickets on overseas flights, concierge services, highest air accident insurance and exclusive amenities at fine hotels worldwide.
In addition, the American Express Corporate Card program is proven to help companies better control their travel and entertainment (T&E) expenses as they look to drive savings and continue the growth path through these challenging economic times.
"The American Express Platinum Corporate Card will meet the needs of India’s most demanding business travelers. The card is specifically designed to offer card members a product that symbolizes ‘the ultimate expression of their status’," said Manoj Adlakha, Vice President and General Manager, Global Corporate Payments, American Express India.
“Senior executives travel more than an average business traveler and have heightened needs for more time, personalized customer service, and priority advantages to help make their travel smooth and hassle free.
"The American Express Platinum Corporate Card benefits and services can help increase travelers’ convenience and comfort, while providing an increased level of protection needed for traveling around the world,” he said.
The American Express Platinum Corporate Card claims to offer benefits and world-class services to senior executives and frequent business travelers, including the industry highest air accident insurance of Rs 5 crore, preferential rates on airfares across various classes, upto 50% discounts on business class airfares, complimentary tickets and upgrades to first class.
The Card provides Cardmembers Priority Pass access to 600 VIP airport lounges in more than 300 cities across 100 countries.
Additionally, the card offers exclusive privileges and membership access at some of the best hotels and meetings and incentive operators – ITC Culinary Plus Program, Trident Privilege Gold Card, ITC Towers Club, Accor Le Club Gold Membership and Regus Businessworld Gold Global Access Card (worth US$ 600 per annum).