American Express Discontinues Domestic Companion Airfare Program
Filed under: Wings
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.
