Do I get 5x points on AmEx Platinum if I book directly with airline?

Terms apply. For example, The Platinum Card® from American Express cardholders earn 5x points on flights booked directly with an airline or through AmEx Travel and 5x points on prepaid hotels booked through AmEx Travel. They also have access to the Fine Hotels & Resorts collection through the travel portal.



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While 200K Amex points will typically only give you about $2,000 in value when you shop for flights in the Amex travel portal, you can sometimes find Business or First Class flights — that can normally cost over $10,000 — for only 200K points, when transferred to a frequent flyer program.

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Often, prices for plane tickets and for basic hotel accommodations are within a few dollars of each other through AmEx Travel or on the direct booking site—but if you pay with an American Express card and book on Amex Travel, you'll earn a significantly higher point reward.

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60,000 Amex Points Is Massive There are so many ways to spend Amex Points, from using them to cover travel booked at Amex Travel to great transfer partners like: AsiaMiles, Singapore KrisFlyer, Emirates, ANA, Avianca, Air France, Delta and Virgin Atlantic.

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The value of 2 million AMEX points can vary depending on how they are redeemed. AMEX points can be used for a variety of rewards including travel, merchandise, gift cards, and statement credits. Assuming an average value of 1 cent per point, 2 million AMEX points would be worth $20,000.

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Membership Rewards points are hugely flexible. You can transfer them into Avios, Virgin Flying Club or other airlines (at 1:1) or into various hotels schemes, into Club Eurostar or use them for shopping vouchers.

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With the Amex Platinum Card or Amex Business Platinum Card, you have access to the following types of lounges: American Express Centurion lounges. Delta Sky Club lounges. Priority Pass Select lounges.

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As a Platinum Cardholder, you are entitled to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass. This allows you to wait for your flight in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the more than 1,200 Priority Pass lounges around the world. You also can have a guest join you free of charge.

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