The International Airline Program is a benefit I have never used, but it is something to remember, especially if you are planning a European getaway. Anytime you purchase an INTERNATIONAL First, Business or Premium Economy Class ticket with your American Express Platinum card or Business Platinum card, on participating airlines (many to choose from-I […]
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Amex Limits Guest Access To Centurion Lounges Starting March 30, 2017
Currently, as an Amex Platinum card holder and an Amex Business Platinum card holder, you can visit a Centurion Lounge with up to two guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner, and children under 18) at no additional charge. I have taken advantage of this with my family whenever I was able to […]
Changes Coming To The Personal American Express Platinum Starting March 30, 2017
As the battle between Chase and American Express rages on to woo high spending consumers, American Express has made yet another move to try to one up the competition, but is it enough? Beginning March 30, 2017, American Express will be adding benefits to the personal American Express Platinum card, BUT Amex will also […]
Do You Need Your Physical American Express Platinum Card To Get Into The Delta SkyMiles Lounge?
Um, yes. On our recent ski trip to Park City, I was a subsequent add-on. I flew Delta while the boys flew with all of the bags on American. Their flight was landing first in Salt Lake City, so they took all of the bags to check to make it a faster and […]
American Express Platinum And Gold Premier Members-Time to Make Your Airline Selection For the 2017 Airline Fee Credit
It is time to choose or change your airline selection for the $200 American Express Platinum and the Business Platinum Airline Fee Credit benefit for 2016 as well as your $100 statement credit that comes with the American Express Premier Rewards Gold card. I chose American Airlines, as we are going to Jackson Hole in […]
Amex Is Trying To Stay Competitive-New Benefits For Amex Platinum Card Members
Amex is rolling out some new benefits for some of it’s card holders starting tomorrow October 6, 2016. As they should! After all, they need to stay competitive with new hot cards being issued by other banks, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve. These new benefits are most helpful to those card holders who use their […]
I Forgot To Use My Amex So I Could Get My $200 Statement Credit On Airline Fees
Recall, every year, Platinum card members receive up to $200 a year in statement credits when incidental fees, such as baggage fees, flight-change fees, in-flight food and beverage purchases, and airport lounge day passes, are charged by the airline of your choice to your Platinum card account. Well at the beginning of this year, […]
Um, Do I Still Need My Amex Business Platinum Anymore If I Got The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card?
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 […]
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 […]