Airfare pricing is similar to what you pay with the airlines. Yes, there's variety in that you can choose Econ, PE, Biz, and 1st. What you cannot do is bring up a specific fare code that you might have found using ExpertFlyer, Matrix, or BookwMatrix. You can call directly into Business Platinum Travel (not Expedia) and book the specific fare code using one of their agents for $39.
Not getting the 5x directly with the airline is a con.
If it cost me $39 to book with an agent, it pretty much negates the 5x earning then. The Biz Platinum would be too good if it earns 5x booking directly so I guess AMEX wouldn't allow that.
Originally Posted by
WasKnown
My primary phone is an iPhone. I upgrade every year and previously always bought Apple Care+ upon upgrading as I choose to go without a case. That cost an extra $200. Then, right before upgrading, I would pay $100 for an Express Replacement and gift this “like new” iPhone to a friend or family member.
Although the Amex insurance caps out at just $800 (IIRC), the deductible is lower ($50) than what I was paying for express replacements. This won’t cover the cost of an express replacement but it should be enough to get things fixed when I inevitably break my phone during the year. This (iPhone 13 Pro Max) is the first time I didn’t get Apple Care+. Seems great on paper but I have yet to try to exercise the insurance in practice. We’ll see.
I also upgrade my iPhone every year. However, I do buy a case. I can never justify getting AppleCare.
What do you mean by "like new"? Does Apple replace your iPhone with a refurbished iPhone?
Maybe you can can explain to me the value proposition with AppleCare. I can't convince myself to get it.
Originally Posted by
WasKnown
Indeed is pretty great for small businesses that need to hire people but don’t have big brand name (ie MBB). It has been more effective for us than Glassdoor or LinkedIn. Not sure how the credit works yet but if it’s just a straight statement credit, it is genuinely awesome for small business owners. Tbh, I love these changes.
Would love to see some dps about how the credits work. I'm also interested in the Adobe credit, but I don't know how it works.
The new Biz Platinum is definitely a very good card and IMO, it's better than the Personal Platinum.