When American Express first announced a metal Platinum card I wasn’t that excited. Metal credit cards were definitely interesting when first introduced years ago, but so were clear credit cards years and years ago. The form factor of a credit card doesn’t really matter to me. I care more about what the card actually does for…
On March 30, 2017 American Express implemented some major improvements to the Platinum card. On top of the facelift, Amex introduced a $200 a year Uber benefit. The Uber benefit gives card holders who link their Platinum card to their Uber account $200 a year in Uber credits. Amex adds credits to your Uber account monthly…
Greetings from the American Express Centurion Lounge at DFW airport! Today’s a pretty big day for American Express and the Platinum Card. Today American Express’ most dramatic chances go into effect for the Amex Platinum Card. Changes include an increased annual fee, $200/year in Uber credits, a Metal Card design, improved Priority Pass benefit, etc.…
American Express recently announced some major changes to the American Express Platinum cards. One of the most notable changes is the increased annual fee. Effective today, March 30, 2017, the Platinum’s annual fee is increased from $450 to $550. Amex did add some benefits which help justify paying the higher annual fee, but the most…
A few weeks ago I wrote about American making yet another change to the boarding process. I haven’t flown American since the change was implemented, but had heard mostly positive reviews from friends and colleagues. Today, I finally experienced the newest boarding process and am happy to report the entire process is simply better. It…
As I was walking through DFW airport the other day I noticed something revolting. Dog Poop! Yep, just a pile of poop sitting in the middle of a carpeted area adjacent to the Sky Train elevators. It didn’t take a detective to figure out what happened. Human takes pet to the elevator to avoid the…
Ever since the new electronics ban I have spent some time on the 3ME websites (Qatar, Emirates, and Etihad) looking for information. Over the past week I’ve spent some time booking mock itineraries to see what information each airline provides at the time of booking. Don’t worry this is not another electronics ban post, that…
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, sometimes works takes me to some pretty incredible places, other times it doesn’t. It’s not that Waterloo, IA is not a wonderful place, but it definitely isn’t as interesting as other cities I’ve visited when traveling for work. Although the city itself isn’t all that interesting the overall trip…
The Escape Lounge at Minneapolis – St. Paul airport reminds me of an international lounge, but at a fraction of the cost. With expanded food and beverage options I’ve found myself choosing the Escape Lounge at MSP over any other airline lounge. The lounge at MSP is not as large as other lounges, but at 5,000…
The decision to downgrade my Citi Prestige card is one that I don’t take lightly. The Citi Prestige card is one of my favorite cards in my wallet today. Access to Priority Pass and Admirals Club lounges, the 4th night free benefit, and the $250 Airline credit all make the card worth carrying. Sadly, Citi is…
