American Express Membership Rewards - American Express Launches Companion Airfare Offer for Travelers Cheque Card Customers

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American Express today announced a nationwide promotion for Travelers Cheque Card customers. Now through October 15, 2005, purchasers of the American Express(R) Travelers Cheque Card can qualify for a complimentary companion airfare offer.

To take advantage of this special promotion, customers can purchase a Travelers Cheque Card at www.americanexpress.com/companionair, by calling 888-412-6945 or at participating bank branches. Customers may also qualify by purchasing $1000 of American Express Travelers Cheques. A full list of locations is available at www.americanexpress.com/companionair.

"Travelers can make their next trip even more rewarding by taking advantage of this special promotion, " said Valerie Soranno Keating, President, American Express Travelers Cheques & Prepaid Services. "In addition to receiving a free companion airfare, taking the Travelers Cheque Card or Travelers Cheques on your next vacation will give you peace of mind and help ensure that you have a stress free trip."

To receive a Free Companion Airfare Certificate customers fill out and mail back the registration form within 60 days of purchase of a Travelers Cheque Card or Travelers Cheques. Upon receipt of the certificate, customers simply call the toll-free number provided to make travel reservations within the continental U.S.

The Travelers Cheque Card is a prepaid, reloadable card that offers all the safety and security of Travelers Cheques in a convenient card.

Travelers Cheque Card Features & Benefits

-- Not linked to a bank account

-- Worldwide refunds, within 24 hours, 7 days a week

-- Accepted at millions of places worldwide, including ATMs

-- The option to reload the Card, virtually anywhere, anytime

-- Passport and credit card replacement assistance at no additional cost

-- Customer Service support worldwide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

About American Express

American Express is a leader in prepaid products. In addition to the 114-year old American Express Travelers Cheque - the preeminent brand welcomed worldwide - the Company issues other prepaid products including the Travelers Cheque Card, Cheques for Two, Gift Cards, Gift Cheques, the Be My Guest dining card, and a range of corporate incentive prepaid products through American Express Incentive Services. For more information visit http://www.americanexpress.com.

American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, travel, financial planning, business services, insurance and international banking.

(a) Companion Airfare requires purchase of one adult round-trip fare. Blackout dates and additional terms and conditions apply. One traveler must be at least 21 years old. Please see www.americanexpress.com/companionair for full Terms and Conditions.

This promotion seems to be valid only for US issued TC cards.

Can these cards be used for internet purchases?

I can't figure out how this is better than a normal Charge or Credit Card? Most cards offer all this already. :confused:


-- Not linked to a bank account
-- Worldwide refunds, within 24 hours, 7 days a week
-- Accepted at millions of places worldwide, including ATMs
-- The option to reload the Card, virtually anywhere, anytime
-- Passport and credit card replacement assistance at no additional cost
-- Customer Service support worldwide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Has anybody received their companion airfare voucher from the third-party company that is running that part of the promotion? I sent mine in five weeks ago and haven't heard squat (they say to give 14-20 days).

The terms and conditions give no clue as to whether the fare would be worth having. Indeed, it's left totally up to this promotion agency. For all I can determine, it could be full Y fares! Anyone have any experience with the fulfillment house, something called "Airline Promotions, Inc?"

I would be interested in this if the companion ticket T&Cs were favorable. Doesn't appear to be a good sign the NO FTers have seen the T&Cs yet, much less the actual coupon. Perhaps not enough time has passed yet but I sure would like to hear from someone with knowledge about this.

I sent in mine voucher request at the beginning of October, 2005. Haven't heard from them as well. Does anybody know how to contact API?

Has anybody received their companion airfare voucher from the third-party company that is running that part of the promotion? I sent mine in five weeks ago and haven't heard squat (they say to give 14-20 days).

I called AmEx and they gave me the API's number: 1-866-241-3273. Called and talked to Lisa. She immediately found my request, and apologized for the voucher, that was lost in mail, probably due to hurracane Katrina. She couldn't extend the offer beyond Nov. 1, because they are not responsible for the mail lost by USPS. She couldn't book me and my wife any of these flights San Jose-Boston, San Jose-Pittsburgh, or San Jose-Memphis for any time in April, because prices were BELOW $379/ticket for Economy class. Read the rules. She couldn't sell a Business or First class ticket. Read the rules. I cannot wait until the last moment for prices to go up, because the tickets have to be booked more than 14 days in advance. Read the rules.
She wished me a good day and invited me to call them again....

I sent in mine voucher request at the beginning of October, 2005. Haven't heard from them as well. Does anybody know how to contact API?