American Express Removes Free Airport Lounge Meal Benefit From Platinum Cards
Grant Martin, Skift
A key benefit that many road warriors love about the American Express Platinum card is evaporating later this summer.
3 months ago
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Grant Martin, Skift
A key benefit that many road warriors love about the American Express Platinum card is evaporating later this summer.
3 months ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Those flush with American Express Membership Rewards points have a new tool for bidding on airline upgrades. Caveat emptor on the cost of the upgrades though.
4 months ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Delta's new contract with American Express should generate massive revenue. It's another sign Delta is trying to stay far ahead of its peer airlines.
5 months ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
These were the 10 biggest deals in travel in 2018. Were they the smartest decisions? We'll know in a few years. Hospitality-related acquisitions dominated our list; the online travel agencies made some big investments, but were absent as big buyers.
8 months ago
Jenny Surane, Bloomberg
The rich get richer. A Supreme Court decision on Monday is a win for the loyalty program members who are wealthy and credit-worthy. But can American Express still keep charging these rates to merchants given the competition?
1 year ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Hogg Robinson Group has gone through a significant amount of restructuring in recent years. The board obviously thinks now is the right time to cash in.
2 years ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Insiders often say airport real estate is some of the most expensive in the world. This is likely a massive investment for American Express, but the company has probably calculated it's worth it. People love airport lounges, and American Express knows it needs to keep its customers happy.
2 years ago
SkiftX
When it comes to planning a trip, it’s no longer just about the destination. Consumers today want their travel to include customized, curated experiences that connect with their personal passions.
2 years ago
Jenny Surane, Bloomberg
The rewards cards' wars between American Express, Chase and UBS are getting even hotter than the direct-booking skirmishes between hotels and online travel agencies. Many of the credit card companies are targeting Millennials to get homebodies among them out and into the airports.
2 years ago
Colin Nagy, Skift
Here are the brands that are innovating and getting the lounge experience right.
2 years ago
Jenny Surane, Bloomberg
The success of JPMorgan Chase’s Sapphire Reserve Card has forced American Express to compete and spend the most in at least nine years on its card rewards. It's time to check if you have the most generous card.
2 years ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Yes, airline frequent flyer programs probably were more lucrative a decade ago. But savvy travelers can still get a lot of value out of the programs and their affiliated credit cards.
2 years ago