Amex Platinum Airfares cuts international premium cabin costs by 10 percent

Eligible Platinum Card holders save an average of 10 percent, or approximately $100 per ticket, on select premium international cabin fares. This discount applies to the primary cardholder and up to seven companions on the same itinerary. These fares are accessed via AmexTravel.com, where cardmembers can filter by Platinum Member Airfares to view available discounted options on over 30 participating airlines. The program, which replaces the International Airline Program and Recommended Flights, was launched by American Express. Cardmembers earn 5x Membership Rewards points on up to $500,000 in annual flight purchases. Travelers also earn standard airline miles when a frequent flyer number is linked.