Originally Posted by
Avenarius
I have just confirmed with Amex - the insurance is automatic with being a cardmember, and does not require you to pay for any part of a trip with the Platinum card, or indeed with any amex card. So you can use your BA Amex (or bmi mastercard or whatever) with impunity and still be covered.
Fantastic.
If the travel insurance is the same as the one they sell on their site i will sign up for a card today.
Thats a bargain.