Amex Plat 1st class airline ticket benefit?
Nov 27, 2018, 11:15 am
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Philly, Madrid
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 2,591
Amex Plat 1st class airline ticket benefit?
I seem to remember my platinum card having some sort of benefit where you get a free 1st class ticket on any airline if you purchase one at full fare, or something similar to this. But I can't find the details on the Amex site. Can anyone point it out for me?
Nov 27, 2018, 11:28 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,964
I believe it is business class on selected airlines but the consensus is that the benefit was not worth much as 2 business class tickets can often be had for the price of one full fare. They now offer an AmEx International Business Class discount program....which can save you money.
Nov 27, 2018, 11:49 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: AS 100K, HH Diamond, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 189
I believe it is business class on selected airlines but the consensus is that the benefit was not worth much as 2 business class tickets can often be had for the price of one full fare. They now offer an AmEx International Business Class discount program....which can save you money.
Nov 27, 2018, 12:27 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Global Entry, Hilton/Marriott Gold. No more DL/AA status.
Posts: 4,422
It is the "International Airline Program". PE, Business, and First seats at a discount for 1-8 tickets (cardholder must be traveling). There are restrictions like the itinerary must originate and end in the USA. We have a sticky/wiki about it:
USA International Airline Program (IAP) relaunched as discount benefit (2017).
USA International Airline Program (IAP) relaunched as discount benefit (2017).