HDFC Bank has updated the terms for airport lounge access associated with its premium offering, the Infinia Credit Card. Previously, HDFC Infinia Credit Cardholders could access domestic airport lounges through Priority Pass; however, this arrangement has now been discontinued. Priority Pass can now only be used at airport lounges located outside of India.
Now all those with HDFC Infinia Credit Cards shall have to use their cards for domestic airport lounge access.
Bottom Line
While this revision of terms cannot be specifically called a devaluation, many are referring to it as such, given that the number of lounges accessible within India through Priority Pass is significantly higher than those available with the Infinia Credit Card itself. This subtle and unique change in terms suggests that credit card issuers in India are not leaving any stones unturned in their offerings, providing only the benefits that were promised.
Despite the earlier devaluation of Swiggy benefits and now the removal of Priority Pass usage within India for the Infinia Credit Card, it remains a strong premium option for users.
2 comments
Shrenuj
They don’t say using PP in India is chargeable. Wordings have been updated but no exclusion has been given. Example in case of regalia they clearly mention $27 + GST per visit using PP in India
Kartik Kanwar
People are still reportedly using PP to access lounges within India. Without any charges.