Air India SBI Platinum Card vs Etihad Guest SBI Card

• Avail complimentary membership of Air India Frequent Flyer Program - Flying Returns.
• For every Rs. 100 spent, get 2 Reward points
• On annual bases, get nearly 15,000 bonus Reward points
• Every year, enjoy obtaining anniversary gift of 2,000 Reward points
• Earn up to 15 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on Air India tickets booked through Airindia's platforms
• Complimentary Visa Lounge Access

• Avail complimentary Etihad Guest Silver tier status post first card
• Three Etihad Guest Miles you'll earn on every Rs. 100 spent on Etihad.com, earn Two Etihad Guest Miles on every Rs. 100 spent on International spends, and One Etihad Guest Mile on every Rs. 100 spent on other spends
• Avail discount up to 10% (3% on Economy Class and 10% on Business class) on direct Etihad Airways booking
• Gain discount of 5% on travel rewards miles redemption
• Complimentary overseas air accident coverage of Rs. 25 Lakh

Pros

• Maximum surcharge waiver of Rs. 250 per statement cycle. All applicable taxes extra wherever applicable
• Stay safe with the complimentary lost card liability cover of Rs. 1 lakh
• Cherish the freedom of paying the 1% fuel surcharge that's valid across all petrol pumps

Cons

• No golf/coaching sessions

Pros

• Benefit from Instant discount and Insurance facilities
• Enjoy the Privileges and features provided on the Etihad Guest SBI Card
• In a year, spend minimum of Rs. 3,00,000 and get annual membership fee reversal second year onwards

Cons

• No Golf/Coaching sessions