AmEx Executives Discuss Changes to Platinum Card and Airport Lounge Overcrowding
Upcoming Changes to American Express Platinum Card As premium credit cards gain more popularity, there’s been talk about what American Express might introduce for its Platinum card. Questions surrounding potential fee increases have emerged, particularly during a recent revenue call with the company’s CEO and CFO on July 18th. The CEO noted that while there […]
S&P 500 Pulls Back from Record High as Stocks Lose Early Gains; Netflix and Amex Decline Despite Good Earnings
Salepta Therapeutics Stock Drops After Third Death in Clinical Trials 39 minutes ago Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT) saw a significant drop in its stock value on Friday when news broke of a third patient dying during clinical trials of a new drug. A report revealed late Thursday that an individual involved in the trials for a […]
Amex launches a new lounge idea, transforming the dining experience in lounges.
American Express Unveils New Lounge Concept for Travelers In a significant move for frequent flyers, American Express has announced a new lounge format, 12 years after launching its first-ever Centurion Lounge. This fresh concept, termed “sidecar by Centurion Lounge,” is designed to complement its existing facilities. The sidecar lounges will focus on dining, offering a […]
How to obtain the Resy credit on Delta Amex cards
I admit it, I’m a bit of a fan of the Delta Skymiles® Reserve American Express Card. I’ve even written about my enthusiasm for it before. This card has been my ticket to accessing many Delta Sky Club Airport lounges and has provided me with an annual companion certificate, allowing me to bring friends or […]
Amex Moves Away from Hawaiian and Focuses on Alaska
Following its recent split from Hawaiian Airlines, American Express (AMEX) is now promoting flights with Alaska Airlines. This could signify a shift in loyalty dynamics for those traveling to Hawaii. You will see a new offer a few days after Hawaiian is dropped. The partnership between Hawaiian Airlines and AMEX officially ended on June 30th. […]
Amex Membership Rewards Reduces Emirates Skywards Transfer Ratio
The AMEX Membership Rewards Program has announced a change in the transfer ratio for one of its partners, following a similar decision from Citi. Honestly, it’s a bit concerning, mainly because it sets a tricky precedent. Amex to Emirates transfers now at a 5:4 ratio The AMEX Membership Rewards Program includes about 20 airline and […]
Amex Points Transfers to Emirates Will Soon Suffer a Major Blow, Are Chase and Others Coming Up Next?
Changes in Emirates Amex Transfer Ratio Coming Soon Emirates has long been a key option for travelers looking to transfer American Express Membership Reward points, especially for booking Business Class or upgrading to First Class. But some significant changes are looming on the horizon. On Tuesday, American Express quietly revealed an update to its transfer […]
CEO Uses 1.83 Million Amex Points to Cover Unexpected Tariff Cost
Small Businesses Struggle with Tariffs When an unexpected bill for around $11,000 hit, Robert Keeley found himself in a tight spot. In a somewhat desperate move, he decided to cash in 1.83 million American Express Reward Points to cover the cost. Keeley runs a guitar pedal company with 35 employees in Oklahoma City. His situation […]
Amex Pay to cease operations in July 2025
American Express to Close Amex Pay American Express has announced that it will end its mobile payment service, Amex Pay, on July 31, 2025. This change will particularly impact users who utilize QR code payments in places that do not accept traditional credit cards. For cardholders in Singapore, the ability to earn membership rewards or […]
Delta and Amex are looking to introduce an exceptionally premium card.
Chase and Amex Updates Spark Buzz Chase has generated significant chatter lately with news of a new sapphire aliserve business card and an updated sapphire aliserve card. These cards are presented as practical all-in-one travel cards, mirroring the style of the Amex Platinum with an annual fee of $795. I, for one, tried to get […]