No more Gogo or Boingo on Biz Plat - Jan 1, 2020
Nov 13, 2019, 4:23 am
#4
Join Date: May 2019
Location: RTW
Programs: Delta PM, AA PlatPro
Posts: 406
I used these a lot, was a great perk.
That said, always seemed too good to be true.
the service is supposed to be, what $29.95 on international flights? So $300 in value for that one perk?
Not sustainable I’m sure. But fun while it lasted!
That said, always seemed too good to be true.
the service is supposed to be, what $29.95 on international flights? So $300 in value for that one perk?
Not sustainable I’m sure. But fun while it lasted!
Nov 13, 2019, 7:04 am
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bye Delta
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Plat, Nat'l Exec Elite, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 16,264
Curious to see if it comes back with Optio. (At least the Gogo credits, Amex seems to be done with Boingo.)
Nov 13, 2019, 7:24 am
#6
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
These third party benefits always end, and American Express does not simultaneously introduce new benefits. There will be new benefits, someday, but they won't be tied to these changes.
Nov 13, 2019, 10:41 am
#8
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Global Entry, Hilton/Marriott Gold. No more DL/AA status.
Posts: 4,421
But guys and gals, you have Wework now! They offer internet when you're on site! 
I will miss even the "Preferred" plan from my personal plat. I didn't need it often but it was nice to have the faster internet in Phoenix and not have to watch an ad first.
I will miss even the "Preferred" plan from my personal plat. I didn't need it often but it was nice to have the faster internet in Phoenix and not have to watch an ad first.
Nov 13, 2019, 1:05 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Georgia
Programs: DL DM/2MM
Posts: 1,036
And they got rid of giving prorated refunds of the annual fee for canceling before the renewal date, didn't they? Otherwise I'd cancel by the end of the year. But as it stands, a major reason for me renewing a few months ago is taken away and I've already paid a non-refundable fee for it.
Nov 13, 2019, 1:26 pm
#10
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA, B6, DL, EK, EY, QR, SQ, UA, Amex Plat, Marriott Tit, HHonors Gold
Posts: 12,809
That's a decent devaluation. Couldn't care less about Boingo, never used that. But I use all of my Gogo passes every year.
Nov 13, 2019, 2:54 pm
#12
Join Date: May 2016
Location: In btw SJC & SFO
Programs: Marriott Titanium & LTP, Hilton Diamond (Aspire card), Hyatt Globalist, UA Gold (almost free agent)
Posts: 510
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/ameri...de-assistance/
American Express Business Platinum To Lose Four Benefits Starting In 2020 (Gogo, Boingo, WeWork & Premium Roadside Assistance )
A big cut indeed!
American Express Business Platinum To Lose Four Benefits Starting In 2020 (Gogo, Boingo, WeWork & Premium Roadside Assistance )
A big cut indeed!
Nov 13, 2019, 3:26 pm
#13
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 153
Business Centurion lost the same four benefits, along with the annual fee doubling (and also lost the $200 airline credit!). I couldn't care less about the WeWork benefit, used GoGo and Boingo heavily (more upset about losing GoGo), and the roadside assistance led to my canceling AAA when I got the Platinum card years ago.
Looked into roadside assistance since this is going away and what American Express has called "Premium Roadside Assistance" (four incidents per year you don't have to pay for, versus the normal roadside assistance, which you do pay per incident) is a benefit of the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card, which I have. Net $150 fee per year if you use the $300 anytime/anywhere travel credit.
I'm not a big fan of how all of this was done by American Express.
Looked into roadside assistance since this is going away and what American Express has called "Premium Roadside Assistance" (four incidents per year you don't have to pay for, versus the normal roadside assistance, which you do pay per incident) is a benefit of the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card, which I have. Net $150 fee per year if you use the $300 anytime/anywhere travel credit.
I'm not a big fan of how all of this was done by American Express.
Nov 13, 2019, 6:34 pm
#15
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: AA EXPLT, Marriott Titanium (LT PLT), HHonors Gold, AMEX PLT, UA Silver, National EXC
Posts: 1,059
I wouldn't use all of em up - but maybe 3-4 a year on INTL.. was nice