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Old Jul 2, 2021 | 9:14 am
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Originally Posted by Doppy
Given that the fee increase is $145 and the hotel credit is $200, I'm surprised to see so much complaining.
A $55 "paper value" is hardly a huge celebration when it just adds one more piece to the AMEX Platinum planner. If you are a user of it, this has great value. Not everyone is booking through FHR as frequently as some make it sound. For me, I only even look at these rates for a Vegas trip. They are not always the amazing deal that sets the bar for all other deals. Sometimes they are great values, sometimes they are not.

A $200 credit isn't $200 in the pocket of everyone. A $145 AF is $145 removed.
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