american travel express

American Express can be good for international travel if you choose the right credit card. The Platinum Card® from American Express, for example, is a very good card for high-spending frequent travelers with credit scores of 700+. The card also charges 0% foreign fees and offers solid travel rewards.

in 2019, Amex introduced several new features to the portal, including the ability to book discounted premium tickets online instead of by phone or through Amex's chat tool. We explore the pros and cons of booking travel through the portal and show you tricks to make the most of your next trip.

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Amex Travel Portal guide

Where you book your travel is just as important as where you travel. Should you book directly with the airline or hotel to earn rewards, or with an OTA like Expedia or Orbitz because it's so easy?

If you have an American Express Membership Rewards card, such as the Platinum Card® from American Express, the Business Platinum Card® from American Express, or the American Express® Gold Card, you will probably use the Amex travel portal at some point. It offers some perks you may be familiar with, but there might be some hidden gems you haven’t heard. Let’s dive in.