NEW YORK- American Express (AMEX) has launched Platinum Member Airfares, a rebranded and expanded airfare program for eligible Platinum Card holders that replaces the previous International Airline Program and Recommended Flights.
Cardmembers book discounted fares on over 30 participating airlines through AmexTravel.com, including Delta Air Lines (DL), Lufthansa (LH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), and British Airways (BA).
The program delivers average savings of 10 percent or about $100 per ticket on select premium international cabin fares.
It extends discounts to the primary cardholder and up to seven companions on the same itinerary while allowing travelers to earn 5x Membership Rewards points plus standard airline miles.
Expanded Savings for Platinum Card Holders
Holders of the Platinum Card from American Express and The Business Platinum Card from American Express receive automatic enrollment in Platinum Member Airfares. This includes variants such as the American Express Platinum Card for Schwab and others.
According to Upgraded Points, cardmembers access reduced fares compared with those otherwise available to non-Platinum members through Amex Travel.
Savings cover select premium international flights in premium economy, business class, and first class on designated routes.
The program also includes select economy tickets on domestic flights with limited participating airlines.
Over 30 carriers participate across major alliances, such as Star Alliance members Air Canada (AC), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Turkish Airlines (TK), and Lufthansa (LH); SkyTeam members Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), and KLM (KL); and Oneworld members Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Japan Airlines (JL), Qatar Airways (QR), Qantas (QF), and more. Ticket cabin classes may vary between domestic and international flights.
How to Book and Redeem Platinum Member Airfares
Cardmembers book flights through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App as usual. On the search results page, they filter by Platinum Member Airfares to view available discounted options.
They can also click Book and then select Platinum Member Airfares. If no options appear, the participating airline may not serve the route, or seats may be unavailable on the chosen dates.
Travelers pay with Membership Rewards points for all or part of the fare, with a minimum redemption of 5,000 points at one cent per point.
Amex Business Platinum cardmembers benefit from a 35 percent Pay with Points rebate on their selected airline, up to one million points per year.
Flights booked through the program earn both 5x Membership Rewards points on up to $500,000 in annual flight purchases and standard airline miles when the frequent flyer number is linked. This stacking of rewards is generally available when booking through AmexTravel.com.
Platinum Card from American Express Benefits
The Platinum Card from American Express delivers strong value for luxury travelers with access to over 1,550 airport lounges worldwide through the Global Lounge Collection, including Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass lounges, and more.
It earns 5x Membership Rewards points on flights purchased directly with airlines or through AmexTravel.com (up to $500,000 per calendar year) and on prepaid hotels booked with AmexTravel.com.
Key statement credits include a $200 airline fee credit for incidentals on one selected qualifying airline, up to $200 Uber Cash plus $120 Uber One credit, $300 digital entertainment credit for services such as Disney+, Hulu, and The New York Times, up to $600 in hotel credits on Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection, $400 Resy credit, $209 CLEAR+ credit, $300 lululemon credit, and $155 Walmart+ credit.
Additional perks cover TSA PreCheck or Global Entry credit, Fine Hotels and Resorts benefits with early check-in and late check-out, and no foreign transaction fees. The card has an $895 annual fee.
Business Platinum Card from American Express Benefits
The Business Platinum Card from American Express suits frequent business travelers with similar lounge access and 5x points on flights and prepaid hotels through AmexTravel.com.
It adds 2x points on key business categories and on purchases of $5,000 or more (up to $2 million per calendar year), plus a flexible, no preset spending limit.
Statement credits include up to $200 airline fee credit, up to $600 in hotel credits, $209 CLEAR+ credit, plus credits for Dell, Adobe, Indeed, wireless services, and Hilton for Business.
Cardmembers also receive hotel elite status with Hilton, Marriott, and Leading Hotels of the World. The card carries an $895 annual fee.
Eligible new cardmembers can earn welcome offers of up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points on the personal Platinum Card after meeting spend requirements or up to 300,000 points on the Business Platinum Card.
Final Value for Frequent Travelers
Platinum Member Airfares enhances value for those who book a significant portion of travel through AmexTravel.com by providing savings for up to eight passengers on the same itinerary while preserving the ability to earn miles and redeem points.
The program strengthens the position of Amex Platinum cards as top options for premium flight bookings.
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