{"id":11387,"date":"2024-01-03T12:02:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T09:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=11387"},"modified":"2024-01-03T12:02:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T09:02:47","slug":"what-is-amexs-international-airline-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=11387","title":{"rendered":"What is Amex\u2019s International Airline Program?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aviation News International –<\/p>\n

The American Express International Airline Program (IAP) enables eligible cardholders to book discounted tickets on participating airlines when departing from the U.S. and flying in premium economy, business or first class. These are considered paid fares, even if you redeem your\u00a0American Express Membership Rewards\u00ae points<\/a>, which means you can earn flight credits and frequent flyer miles from your ticket.<\/p>\n

However, not everyone with an Amex card can participate, nor are all airlines eligible. We\u2019ll discuss the participating airlines below, but know that this program is only available to those with an eligible\u00a0The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(terms apply) or\u00a0American Express Centurion Black Card*<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0card (personal or business version) (terms apply).<\/p>\n

American Express overview<\/h2>\n

American Express offers numerous financial products, including a vast array of credit cards. Amex\u2019s card offerings range from those with no annual fee to others charging hundreds of dollars per year to keep them in your wallet. They typically offer cash back, Amex points or even earn points and miles in co-branded rewards programs, such as Delta SkyMiles or Hilton Honors points.<\/p>\n

Two of American Express\u2019 most exclusive cards are\u00a0The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(terms apply) and\u00a0The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express*<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0(terms apply). Rather than acting like a credit card in the traditional sense, where you\u2019ll have a preset spending limit and have the option to carry a balance from month to month \u2014 though you\u2019ll pay interest for doing so \u2014 these cards have no preset spending limit and are designed for you to either pay your balance in full each month or use the card\u2019s Pay Over Time feature which allows you to carry a balance and pay interest if the balance isn\u2019t paid in full. This feature only applies to eligible charges meeting minimum transaction amounts.<\/p>\n

While these cards do have high annual fees, they come loaded with perks, ncluding access to the Amex IAP. These benefits include hundreds of dollars in annual credits, airport lounge access, airline fee credits and more.<\/p>\n

What is the Amex International Airline Program?<\/h2>\n

The Amex International Airline Program (IAP) is available only to those with an Amex Platinum Card,\u00a0Amex Business Platinum Card or Centurion\u00ae card, and offers generous discounts on certain types of tickets.<\/p>\n

There are important IAP rules to keep in mind. For example, while eligible flights include refundable, restricted and non-refundable fares, you must book premium economy, business or first class tickets. Economy and basic economy fares aren\u2019t eligible. Moreover, you must travel internationally, departing from or returning to the U.S. or Canadian gateway airports (such as Toronto-YYZ or Vancouver-YVR).<\/p>\n

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Lastly, not every airline is included in the Amex IAP. At present, the following 26 airlines participate:<\/p>\n