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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Greetings From The Delta Sky Club At Laguardia Airport
Rob and I are off to Colorado Springs. We have a 3 night stay planned at the Broadmoor and then we are off to do a three day hike to the summit of Pikes Peak. Gulp! As often as I fly, I have an unreasonable fear of flying and will not get on a plane […]
The Centurion Lounge Opens at Miami International Airport
The Centurion Lounge has opened at Miami International Airport. Don’t forget, having an American Express Platinum card or an American Express Business Platinum card, gives you complimentary access to the Centurion Lounges. You must present your Platinum Card, your same-day boarding pass and an ID for complimentary access. You and two guests can access the lounge. […]
If You Have An Amex Platinum or Gold, Don’t Forget To Bring It To Pay For Baggage Fees
Recall that every year, American Express Platinum and Business 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 to your Platinum card account. In addition, with the American […]
My American Express Platinum
I have been a proud member of American Express since 1988. I started with a green card in college, worked my way up to gold and ultimately became a Platinum card holder. Unlike my American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card, with the Platinum Card, there are no bonus points on specific purchases. For this reason, […]