Posted 9/1/2016 Now that I got the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, that carries a hefty $450 fee, I have started to wonder whether it makes sense to carry two cards with $450 annual fees. That is, I have started wondering (and I can’t believe I am about to type this!), should I downgrade my American […]
Category: American Express Business Platinum Card
4 Airport Lounges In Nine Days-Thank You Amex Platinum
Thank you to my American Express Business Platinum card for giving me access to four airport lounges in nine days on my FREE trips to Portland and London. I flew Delta out of JFK and relaxed (quickly) in the Delta Sky Lounge prior to the flight. We only had a little bit of time, so […]
Amex Card Holders Did Not Get Their Offer Code For Hamilton Tickets Because Of A Setting In Their Profiles
One of the benefits of owning an American Express Platinum card or Business Platinum card, is having access to American Express exclusive offers. These offers often come in the form of being able to secure tickets to hot events before the general public. I have taken advantage of these Amex Presales in the past, most often […]
Breakfast In The Plaza Premium Lounge At Vancouver Airport-A Priority Pass Select Lounge
We had a 6am flight out of Vancouver after our recent FREE ski trip to Whistler this past spring break. We heeded to the 2 hour in advance rule for international flights and everything went smoothly, so we found ourselves with extra time in the airport. The Plaza Premium Lounge (a Priority Pass Select […]
The Dog Ate My Timberlands
I have been a “proud member of American Express” for close to 30 years, since 1988. I started with a Green card in college, worked my way up to Gold, and ultimately, became a Platinum card holder. Nowadays, despite my longstanding relationship with my Platinum card, it is seldom pulled from my wallet. The reason […]
Killing Time At The JFK Airspace Lounge-Our Flight Is Delayed Again!
Another swim meet and another delay. Not more than a few months back, Jessie and I were delayed all day in North Carolina due to fog in New York. This time we find ourselves at JFK delayed from 7:30 to 10:10. Flights have been delayed all day due to weather. And once again, thank you […]
A Visit To The American Express Centurion Lounge In Seattle
We had a short layover in Seattle on our way to Vancouver for our ski trip to Whistler. Thank you to my American Express Business Platinum card for giving me and my family access to the Centurion Lounge at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. Don’t forget, complimentary lounge access is one of the benefits of the […]
A Complimentary Lounge In Each Airport
Thank you to my American Express Business Platinum card for giving me and my family access to the Airspace Lounge at JFK and the Centurion Lounge at McCarran in Las Vegas. Don’t forget, complimentary lounge access is one of the benefits of the American Express Platinum cards. At the Airspace lounge, there was not […]
Amex Gogo Interent Passes Loaded Into My Account
Recall that a benefit for American Express Business Platinum Card Members is access to the Gogo Preferred Program exclusively from American Express. This means that Business Platinum Card members will be able to access 10 complimentary Gogo inflight internet passes each calendar year. For 2016, I needed to do nothing to gain access to the passes. I got […]
Hilton Gold Status- A New Benefit With The American Express Platinum Card
As an American Express Platinum Card Member you are eligible to enroll in complimentary Hilton HHonors Gold status. If you already have Hilton HHonors Gold status, you can maintain the benefit in the future because you do not need to meet any stay requirements as long as you have the card. […]