It’s no surprise that the American Express Platinum Card® is packed with premium travel benefits. One of the most generous perks of this premium lifestyle card is its annual statement credit of up to $200 for airline incidental fees. This perk can reduce the sting of the card’s $895 annual fee (see rates and fees) by offsetting common airline fees for checked bags, seat assignment and even lounge passes. Enrollment is required.
The same credit is also found on The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. As an Amex Business Platinum cardholder, the airline you select for the incidental credit will be the only airline for which the 35% Pay with Points bonus perk applies to Amex Travel purchases (up to 1 million points back per calendar year).
This credit operates on a calendar-year basis, meaning you have from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 to use it. On paper, you need to select your airline for the year by Jan. 31, though we’ve heard anecdotally that Amex has been flexible on this if you call or chat with a representative and request a change.
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