If you are a frequent traveler looking for a credit card that truly delivers benefits to your lifestyle, two Itaú options stand out in the premium market: the Itaú Skyline Mastercard Black and the Latam Pass Itaú Mastercard Black. Both are aimed at those looking to accumulate miles, have access to VIP lounges and take advantage of upgrades, but there are important differences between them.
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Welcome bonus: who delivers more?
Right off the bat, the Azul card catches your eye. It offers 120 thousand bonus points upon reaching R$ 60,000 in spending in the first three months. The Latam Pass card offers 60 thousand miles with the same requirement.
For those focused on accumulating points quickly and taking advantage of transfer promotions with bonuses, TudoAzul's 120,000 points tend to offer more value.
Benefits for those living at the airport
Itaú Skyline Mastercard Black:
- Companion Pass: the big difference – free tickets for one companion, ideal for those traveling as a couple.
- Diamond Status on TudoAzul: priority boarding, 3 free bags, access to Espaço Azul and preferential check-in.
- Upgrade vouchers: business class on international flights.
- 10% discount: when purchasing tickets, at Clube Azul and when purchasing points.
- VIP Lounges: access to Azul Lounge (Viracopos), Advantage VIP (Congonhas) and 2 accesses via LoungeKey.
Latam Pass Itaú Mastercard Black:
- Cabin Upgrades: 6 for flights within South America and 2 outside.
- VIP Lounges: unlimited access to Latam (flying with the airline) and the Mastercard Black Lounge (Guarulhos).
- Priority check-in and boarding.
- Qualifying miles: up to 9,000 extra miles to move up a category in Latam Pass.
Annuity and exemption
Both cards have an annual fee of R$ 1.200The exemption policy is identical:
- Total exemption: for invoices with expenses starting from R$ 20 thousand/month.
- 50% discount: for those who spend at least R$ 10 thousand/month.
Which one to choose?
The answer depends on your airline loyalty:
- If you fly more with Azul: the Azul Itaú Skyline delivers more benefits. The Companion Pass and Diamond status are advantages that are rarely found on other cards.
- If you fly more with Latam: the Latam Pass Mastercard Black is ideal, especially for the unlimited access to the company's own VIP lounges and the guaranteed upgrades.
Both cards are geared toward high-income travelers, offering excellent returns for frequent travelers who want to turn their spending into unique experiences. Consider which airline you use most and choose the card that will further enhance your travels.