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Get $100 from American Airlines

AmexPlatinumBack in December, I wrote that the American Express Platinum card would no longer allow you to get into the American Airlines or US Air Clubs so I called to “complain” and got $100 statement credit to use toward airline incidentals on American Airlines.  Although the terms & conditions state otherwise, you can use this statement credit – along with the regular $200 statement credit that come as a card benefit – on gift cards from American Airlines, which you can then use to pay for flights.

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A 15 Day Trip to Asia for $1,500

I am in the midst of a 15 day trip wandering across Asia that cost me $1,521 to book. It also required a lot of miles and points – 216,750 to be exact – but considering I have a first class ticket from the US, a business class seat home, coach flights intra-Asia, and 14 nights at Starwood and Hyatt properties, it was completely worth the effort amassing the points.

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Amex Platinum No Longer Accepted at AA & US Air Clubs

AmexPlatinumI received an email today from American Express that neither my personal Platinum card nor my business Platinum card will allow me complimentary access to American Airlines Admirals Clubs or US Airways Clubs as of March 22, 2014.  It’s a shame because the benefit was a great perk and helps to offset the steep $450 annual fee on each one of the charge cards.  Of course, in the email from American Express, they reminded me that the Platinum card comes with a $200 credit each calendar year toward airline incidentals like baggage fees or lounge access, so I could use that to help offset the cost of a lounge membership to the Admirals Club, currently priced at $500 a year.  Continue reading…

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Free Hilton HHonors Gold Status

PrintIf you hold an American Express Platinum card, you are eligible for an instant upgrade to Hilton HHonors gold status.  Just call up Amex, give them your card number and Hilton HHonors account number before December 31, 2013 and you’ll be all set.  According to Hilton’s website, benefits of gold status include a 25% bonus on all points earned, free high speed internet access, late check-out and access to fitness centers.  Some properties even offer upgrades to preferred rooms.

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