The Amex Platinum's $200 airline fee credit is showing its age — here’s how I’d fix it

I've had the American Express Platinum Card® for the best part of a decade, and for most of that time, United Airlines has been my selected airline for the card's up to $200 annual airline fee statement credit (enrollment required).

It was the right choice then.

Earlier this year, I used part of my 2026 credit toward a United Economy Plus seat assignment on a flight to Mexico.

A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.