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Old Sep 18, 2025 | 1:45 pm
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InFlightJay
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I'm happy with the additions and it offsets the $200 AF increase. The $5 extra dollars for entertainment covers my discounted Peacock premium subscription. Although I had to sign-up for the NYT this month to use the extra $5 and I'll cancel it next week, so my Peacock subscription is covered under the Amex next month, it's fine. Missed the Peacock charge by 1 day, so figured out that was a better way to utilize the remainder credit this month.

I'm surprised they reset everyone's FHR credits to $300 regardless if you used them or not. Not even the CSR did that for its users, they are rolling out perks next month to avoid those extra costs. Amex didn't penny pinch its new perks. I didn't use the 200, so I'm stuck with the new $300 credit, but I don't mind. Having 6 months to use $300 is a better option for those of us who do hotel status stays. Overall I'm very happy with the changes. Lululemon credits will be spent on mom since I don't wear that brand, but I read you can use the Lululemon sign-up bonus to get $40 dollar off the Oura rings. People are already figuring out how to maximize the savings. haha
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