the personal platinum does not say 5x only for airfare purchased on amextravel.com
rather, it says
"5x Membership Rewards points on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel"
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https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29151564-post179.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28902559-post147.html
Originally Posted by
uclacolumbiaunc
thanks. the rule says you get 5x points for airfare purchased on amextravel . com (plus the phone agent didn't sound too convincing either), so I was worried that I only get 1x point if I book over the phone for the IAP discount.
what is the merchant name appearing on Amex statement for IAP booking made over the phone?