Originally Posted by
gooselee
Type of cert is based on what level of Amex you were holding at the time the cert was issued. If the cert was issued before you upgraded your Amex, it will only be the Platinum-type. You'll get a Reserve-type cert next year.
Originally Posted by
Zorak
The type of card you hold when the cert is issued determines the type of the cert. If you got it before you upgraded the card, then it remains a coach certificate
Duly noted and thanks to both of you. Cert came before the card upgrade.