American Express Membership Rewards - International Airline Program changes for 2009 ( IAP )

Hi All,

I received my 2009 Centurion benefits kit today and under the International Airline Program ( IAP ) list of benefits it says:

Preview of Features to Debut in 2009

"Lower fares on many qualifying tickets - when booked through Centurion Travel Service."

Anyone have any information on this?

Thanks.

I wonder if they are changing the booking class requirements to be less expensive.

Was there any mention of the loss of DL, CO and EK from the IAP that has been rumored (http://www.wanderingaramean.com/2008/12/amex-cutting-travel-perks-for.html)?

I wonder if they are changing the booking class requirements to be less expensive.

Was there any mention of the loss of DL, CO and EK from the IAP that has been rumored (http://www.wanderingaramean.com/2008/12/amex-cutting-travel-perks-for.html)?

I just double checked, DL CO and EK are not on the list, with no special mention about them. Aer Lingus shows a big "NEW" next to it.

No other details about program changes. I am hoping they allow lower booking classes as well.

I just double checked, DL CO and EK are not on the list, with no special mention about them. Aer Lingus shows a big "NEW" next to it.

No other details about program changes. I am hoping they allow lower booking classes as well.
Wow...Aer Lingus. :rolleyes: Their J product is pretty poor, and generally pretty cheap. I can't wait to see what the booking rules are on fare and booking buckets for that.

Thanks for confirming that DL, CO and EK are no longer in the book. :( :td:

Thanks for confirming that DL, CO and EK are no longer in the book. :( :td:

That's interesting about DL considering I'm just looking at my December Platinum Preview and it spotlights Fly 2-for-1 to Mumbai in Complete Comfort. "....Atlanta to Mumbai on Delta's new flagship aircraft, and bring a freind with a complimentary companion ticket."