Membership may have its privileges but, for the Platinum American Express cardholder, complimentary companion tickets on domestic flights won't be one of them anymore. Webflyer points out that effective Nov. 15, 2008, AmEx is discontinuing their Domestic Companion Airfare Program which let you book up to four complimentary companion tickets on qualifying domestic coach tickets. Cardmembers can still get complimentary companion tickets on full-fare international first or business class tickets when they are booked through the Platinum Travel Service. The card, which has a hefty annual fee of $450, still has a variety of beneifts including concierge service, airport lounge access and travel and hotel programs.American Express Discontinues Domestic Companion Airfare Program
Membership may have its privileges but, for the Platinum American Express cardholder, complimentary companion tickets on domestic flights won't be one of them anymore. Webflyer points out that effective Nov. 15, 2008, AmEx is discontinuing their Domestic Companion Airfare Program which let you book up to four complimentary companion tickets on qualifying domestic coach tickets. Cardmembers can still get complimentary companion tickets on full-fare international first or business class tickets when they are booked through the Platinum Travel Service. The card, which has a hefty annual fee of $450, still has a variety of beneifts including concierge service, airport lounge access and travel and hotel programs.
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10-14-2008 @ 10:59PM
colin said...
im seriously debating terminating my plat card because of this
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10-14-2008 @ 11:19PM
AXJ said...
I don't plan on renewing after this either. This was the only good benefit that didn't require you to spend tons of money for a relatively small reward. The AMEX Delta Reserve is around the same fee but offers up to 70,000 Skymiles your first year! No brainer, time to switch...
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10-15-2008 @ 2:27PM
colin said...
im gonna keep it till i do study abroad next year (still have 2 for 1 business/first class for international!) actually. its a ncie card but cuz i dont use many of the perks the card is rather useless now
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10-15-2008 @ 9:55PM
Matthew Hart said...
They also discounted it for centurion card holders.
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