Is booking with Amex cheaper?

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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Benefits of paying for a hotel with a credit card Using a credit card to book your hotel stay can be a good option for both parties. The hotel may gain a sense of security, and you may have the opportunity to earn perks and benefits.

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A credit card may not be absolutely necessary for your hotel stay. Most hotels accept credit cards and debit cards, and this is a normal requirement for 2 reasons: To validate the reservation: Hotels want to know that you'll show up for your reservation. By taking your card information, hotels get that assurance.

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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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10 ways to fly American cheaper
  1. Join the AAdvantage loyalty program to earn rewards. ...
  2. Book basic economy fare tickets for the lowest rate. ...
  3. Book American Airlines deals. ...
  4. Use an American Airlines credit card to earn miles faster. ...
  5. Book discounted award flights. ...
  6. Earn a companion certificate.


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IS IT WORTH IT? YES. Based on your spending, your estimated rewards on The Business Platinum Card® from American Express would make up for the annual fee.

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Platinum cardholders have access to discounted flights through International Airline Program (IAP), which allows members to book first, business and premium economy at a discount on select airlines and routes.

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It's Cheaper to Book Direct When you book directly with the hotel, there are no hidden fees. Using third-party booking services has additional fees that you may on top of the rate. Online travel agents also charge a commission, which could be up to 20% of the booking, from the hotel.

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Almost all credit cards offer ancillary benefits, including purchase protection, extended insurance coverage, and other travel insurance perks. Using your credit card for flight ticket booking brings your lost luggage insurance into force.

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