When you redeem points for a booking, the portion of the purchase covered by points isn’t eligible to earn additional Membership Rewards points. However, flights booked through Amex Travel can still be treated as paid tickets by the airline, meaning you can generally earn airline miles and elite-qualifying credit according to the airline’s rules and the fare purchased.
Pay with Points can be a convenient way to redeem points without worrying about award availability or learning the ins and outs of airline and hotel loyalty programs. However, it isn't always the best-value way to use your points.
Here's everything you need to know about Amex Pay with Points, including how it works, how much your points are worth and when you should consider using it.
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