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Old Mar 2, 2018 | 4:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Gig103
it does seem incongruous to offer 5x with Amex Travel but not FHR.
Actually it doesn't. FHR booking carries additional benefits of considerable value that may be considered in lieu of any points bonus. My assumption is that AMEX gets a better commission on non-FHR bookings, and that's why they offer 5x on one, but not the other.

Originally Posted by Gig103
And the Platinum card needs some sort of bonus spending category!
It already earns more on airline tix (5x) than any other card. This is arguably the single best credit card earn bonus there is.
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