Includes 1.5 Emirates miles/dollar, 1/year Chauffeur, 1/year Australian Business Lounge access, complimentary Dubai Marhaba Lounge access, along with the usual Citibank Platinum card bonuses (complimentary travel insurance, complimentary bottles of wine when visiting various Australian restaurants, etc).
The lounge/chauffeur perks require that the flight be a longhaul Emirates flight, bought using the card. Useful if already planning an Emirates trip and haven't bought it yet. Sydneysiders can use in conjunction with 10% discount code AUSSO01 (http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/63829)
After the first year the Annual Fee is $229.
Features as described on the website:
- One complimentary chauffeur driven ride per year to and from the airport when flying Emirates
- One complimentary lounge pass (for two) per year for any Emirates Lounge in Australia when flying Emirates
- Complimentary access to the Marhaba Airport Lounge in Dubai
- Apply before 31 March 2012 and pay no annual fee for the first year - that's a saving of $229
- Enjoy 1.5 Skywards Miles per $1 spent with you Miles automatically transferred to your Skywards account each month
- Receive a low introductory rate of 0.9% p.a. for 9 months on balance transfers, after the 9 month introductory period the rate will revert to the cash advance rate
- Enjoy a free bottle of award winning wine every time you dine at participating restaurants, with Citibank's Dining Program
- Complimentary International Travel Insurance and Transit Accident Insurance
- Platinum Concierge to provide you with information and assistance for both business and pleasure from anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Up to 25% off at various retail outlets with Citibank World Privileges.
Citibank are reducing the rewards points for their other frequent flier programs as of April 1st. You might like to check to make sure this will not be changing as well.