Do any airline cards provide elite status upon signing up for them?

[BAL1]

Hi all

A newbie here so if this has been asked before, apologies. I have been reading about some US airline CCs providing elite airline status once you have signed up with them (Avianca was an example given.) Does anyone know if there is anything similar in the UK or Europe?

[Rob]

Amex Centurion gives Virgin Gold.

I think Iberia has a card which gives BA Bronze equivalent?

[QFFlyer]

HSBC Star Alliance card after $4k spend in 3 months – provide SQ Gold or equivalent in various other Star Alliance programs. Only available in Australia, but HSBC Premier customers might be able to apply for it when opening an AUD Premier account, I’m not sure.

[masaccio]

Rob Burgess wrote:

Amex Centurion gives Virgin Gold.

Checks requirements. Gosh.