FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Man, AMEX is usless! Can hardly use it anywhere!
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 11:59 am
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jarusoba
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Originally Posted by mark_f
I just got the card about a week ago and have found about half the places I wanted to use it wouldn't accept it.

I read on this threatd that I'd be able to get an aeoroplan card (in addition to my main charge card) to be able to get into the lounges so I called customer service and was told I would have to pay an additional $499, and that they never waive that fee.

How did people here get it for free????
They would only give it to you if you have been a long standing member, and probably have been putting a lot on the card.
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