After spending seven years in New York City working as a full-time writer and editor, Kaeli sold everything, left her cushy NYC apartment, and embarked on a solo travel adventure through Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand before doing the Working Holiday Visa thing in Australia and New Zealand. Kaeli then spent several months freelance writing and editing full-time as she continued to travel around Australia and New Zealand, before returning to the U.S. in March 2020. Her writing has been featured by The Points Guy, Forbes, and Budget Travel, as well as CNN Travel, Fox News Travel, NBC News Travel, Yahoo Travel and, Huffington Post Travel. Her greatest adventure: a two-month solo road trip through the Northern Territory and Western Australia while updating the Outback chapter of Fodor’s Essential Australia guidebook. Follow along with all her travel adventures on Twitter and Instagram: @KaeliTravels and her new website, KaeliTravels.com.
March 30, 2018 • 15 min read
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Several airlines have launched or announced new domestic and international routes, expanding travel options from major US cities and abroad.
Highlights include nonstop flights between London and Perth, new Caribbean and Mexico routes, and additional service from San Francisco to Hong Kong.
Airlines are increasing connectivity to Europe, Latin America and the South Pacific, with notable long-haul additions such as Chicago to Auckland and London to Perth.
Seasonal and year-round routes cater to both leisure and business travelers, with a mix of daily and weekly frequencies.
What to consider
Flight schedules, aircraft types and frequencies may change, so travelers should confirm details before booking.
Some routes are seasonal or operate only on specific days of the week, which may affect travel planning.
New services include both low-cost and full-service carriers, offering a range of onboard experiences.
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Airlines around the world launch and announce dozens of new flight routes and service changes every month. Today, we’ll share just a few of the latest flights that will take to the skies this month or in the near future. Keep in mind that exact flight details (like schedules and aircraft, among other things) may change.
NEW ROUTES LAUNCHED IN MARCH 2018
JetBlue Adds Flights from Atlanta to Three US Cities (launched March 8)
Isn't it time you visited The High Line in New York City? (Photo by @eric_urquhart via Twenty20)
Details — The busiest airport in the world just became a little busier thanks to three new routes that began earlier this month. You'll now be able to fly from Atlanta (ATL) to New York City (JFK) or Fort Lauderdale (FLL) twice a day, while a third route offers a daily ride to Orlando (MCO), making it easier than ever to plan a fun trip to the big city, beaches of South Florida or theme park paradise. All three routes are being operated by JetBlue's A320 aircraft.
Atlanta to New York City (twice daily):
B6720 Atlanta (ATL) 6:19pm Departure → New York City (JFK) 8:40pm Arrival
B6519 New York City (JFK) 8:18am Departure → Atlanta (ATL) 11:00am Arrival
B6520 Atlanta (ATL) 11:40am Departure → New York City (JFK) 1:59pm Arrival
B6719 New York City (JFK) 2:59pm Departure → Atlanta (ATL) 5:37pm Arrival
Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale (twice daily):
B6467 Atlanta (ATL) 6:00am Departure → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 7:52am Arrival
B6468 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 12:00pm Departure → Atlanta (ATL) 1:57pm Arrival
B6567 Atlanta (ATL) 2:37pm Departure → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 4:33pm Arrival
B6568 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 8:50pm Departure → Atlanta (ATL) 10:46pm Arrival
Atlanta to Orlando (daily):
B61153 Atlanta (ATL) 12:40pm Departure → Orlando (MCO) 2:12pm Arrival
B61150 Orlando (MCO) 10:20am Departure → Atlanta (ATL) 12:00pm Arrival
More Flights to Mexico and the Caribbean on Southwest (launched March 8 and 10)
Horses on the beach in San José del Cabo, Mexico. (Photo by wwing/Getty Images)
Details — We've got great news for anyone in the mood for a Caribbean or Mexican beach getaway. On March 8, Southwest added a daily nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Aruba (AUA). Two days later, additional nonstop routes — offered once a week on Saturday — launched between San Diego (SAN) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR), San Jose (SJC) and San José del Cabo (SJD), Sacramento (SMF) and San José del Cabo (SJD) and Indianapolis (IND) and Cancún (CUN).
San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (weekly, on Saturday):
WN772 San Diego (SAN) 8:00am Departure → Puerto Vallarta (PVR) 12:40pm Arrival
WN773 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) 1:35pm Departure → San Diego (SAN) 2:35pm Arrival
San Jose to San José del Cabo (weekly, on Saturday):
WN1811 San Jose (SJC) 11:30am Departure → San José del Cabo (SJD) 3:15pm Arrival
WN1812 San José del Cabo (SJD) 12:00pm Departure → San Jose (SJC) 2:00pm Arrival
Sacramento to San José del Cabo (weekly, on Saturday):
WN2017 Sacramento (SMF) 7:05am Departure → San José del Cabo (SJD) 11:05am Arrival
WN2018 San José del Cabo (SJD) 4:20pm Departure → Sacramento (SMF) 6:35pm Arrival
Indianapolis to Cancun (weekly, on Saturday):
WN1796 Indianapolis (IND) 7:15am Departure → Cancún (CUN) 9:35am Arrival
WN1977 Cancún (CUN) 11:40am Departure → Indianapolis (IND) 4:05pm Arrival
Qantas Flies Nonstop Between London and Perth (launched March 25)
Pay a visit to the Blue Boat House in Perth. (Photo by @amber.ramento via Twenty20)
Details — With a flight time of just over 17 hours, Qantas recently launched what is currently the world's second-longest route, making history by becoming the first-ever nonstop passenger flight between Australia and Europe. TPG's own Points and Miles Writer JT Genter was on board the inaugural flight, valiantly testing out the 787-9 economy experience — you can live vicariously through his review, here. The PER-LHR flight commemorates the original "Kangaroo Route" launched by Qantas in 1947, which included a whopping seven stops between Sydney and London. Today's flight takes travelers on a 9,010-mile nonstop journey from London to Perth, a delightful city located along Australia's scenic West Coast.
Lufthansa Resumes San Jose to Frankfurt Route; Adds Service from San Diego (launched March 22 and 25)
Frankfurt looks stunning in the evening light. (Photo by Nikada/Getty Images)
Details — Earlier this month, Lufthansa made a reappearance in San Jose (SJC) with the return of its Frankfurt (FRA) service, which launched March 25 after a brief hiatus due to a wintertime pilot shortage. Service from San Diego (SAN) to FRA began a few days earlier — on March 22; both routes are currently being operated by the carrier's A340-300 aircraft. Note that the San Jose to Frankfurt flight runs five times a week on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, while the San Diego-Frankfurt routes operates five times per week on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
San Jose to Frankfurt (5x per week):
LH489 San Jose (SJC) 3:05pm Departure → Frankfurt (FRA) 11:10am (+1) Arrival
LH488 Frankfurt (FRA) 10:40am Departure → San Jose (SJC) 1:20pm Arrival
San Diego to Frankfurt (5x per week):
LH467 San Diego (SAN) 3:05pm Departure → Frankfurt (FRA) 11:20am (+1) Arrival
LH466 Frankfurt (FRA) 10:00am Departure → San Diego (SAN) 1:20pm Arrival
New Flights from SFO on Hong Kong Airlines (launched March 25)
A traditional junk boat sails across Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. (Photo by Yongyuan Dai/Getty Images)
Details — Move over Cathay Pacific — Singapore Airlines and United, too, for that matter — there's a new kid in town. Hong Kong Airlines, which has only been around since 2006, just launched a nonstop route between San Francisco (SFO) and Hong Kong (HKG) with its shiny new A350-900. While the route currently operates four times per week on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, service is expected to go daily by mid-August.
Schedule (4x per week until August 18, then daily):
HX61 San Francisco (SFO) 12:30pm Departure → Hong Kong (HKG) 5:35pm (+1) Arrival
HX60 Hong Kong (HKG) 1:00pm Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 10:45am Arrival
Norwegian Launches London Routes from Chicago and Austin (launched March 25 and 27)
Have you walked across London's iconic Abbey Road yet? (Photo by Richard Boll / Getty Images)
Details — London calling: Hop a flight from Chicago (ORD) or Austin (AUS) to London's Gatwick Airport (LGW) for less thanks to new service brought to you by low-cost carrier Norwegian. If you've been waiting to walk the iconic streets, see Big Ben and Tower Bridge in person or catch a show in the West End, now's the time to start planning your epic London adventure. Best of all, flights are operated by the carrier's comfortable 787 Dreamliner.
Schedule (daily):
DY7152 Chicago (ORD) 9:05pm Departure → London (LGW) 10:50am (+1) Arrival
DY7151 London (LGW) 3:50pm Departure → Chicago (ORD) 6:30pm Arrival
DY7181 London (LGW) 10:00am Departure → Austin (AUS) 2:05pm Arrival
NEW ROUTES ANNOUNCED IN MARCH 2018
New Domestic Routes Coming Soon to Southwest
Hop a flight from Houston (pictured above) to Columbus or Louisville on Southwest. (Photo by SeanPavonePhoto/Getty Images)
Details — A number of new domestic routes were announced this month by Southwest, including flights between Houston-Hobby (HOU), Columbus (CMH) and Louisville (SDF); Denver (DEN) and Memphis (MEM); Oklahoma City (OKC) and Nashville (BNA); and Denver (DEN) and El Paso (ELP). Additional flights from Phoenix to several US cities are also planned for weekdays as of October 3.
Daily Nonstop Service Starting October 3:
Houston-Hobby (HOU) — Columbus (CMH)
Houston-Hobby (HOU) — Louisville (SDF)
Denver (DEN) — Memphis (MEM)
Sunday Service Starting October 7:
Oklahoma City (OKC) — Nashville (BNA)
Denver (DEN) — El Paso (ELP)
One Additional Flight from Phoenix, Monday Thru Friday:
Phoenix (PHX) — Austin (AUS)
Phoenix (PHX) — Denver (DEN)
Phoenix (PHX) — New Orleans (MSY)
Phoenix (PHX) — San Antonio (SAT)
Phoenix (PHX) — San Jose (SJC)
Norwegian to Double Dublin Flights from New York's Stewart Airport
Book lovers should check out the Old Library at Trinity College. (Photo by clu/Getty Images)
Details — If you're coming from upstate New York — or are just sick of dealing with shenanigans at EWR, JFK and everybody's favorite NYC airport, LGA (just kidding) — why not mix things up a little by flying from New York's Stewart International Airport (SWF) instead? Located about 90 minutes north of Manhattan, the lesser-known airport is attracting attention thanks to an expansion of Norwegian's Dublin (DUB) route that'll begin next month, doubling the number of daily flights between the two cities.
Schedule (twice daily, with a slight variation on Sunday):
American Airlines Will Expand Its Latin American Route Network
Stop by the beautiful Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe the next time you're in Mexico City. (Photo by MartinM303/Getty Images)
Details — American Airlines announced earlier this week it would be adding more routes between the US, Mexico and South America. Note that the MIA-GEO, MIA-PEI and PHL-MEX routes will be operated by the carrier's A319, while the DFW-OAX flight will be serviced by an Embraer E175. You'll find a Boeing 767-300 on the MIA-COR route and a 787-9 Dreamliner on flights between LAX and EZE.
Philadelphia (PHL) — Mexico City (MEX); starting July 5, 2018
Miami (MIA) — Cordoba, Argentina (COR); starting April 2, 2019
Los Angeles (LAX) — Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE); starting December 19, 2018
Sun Country to Introduce Seasonal Routes at Home and Abroad
Doesn't a trip to Cancun sound great right about now? (Photo by Arthur Gonoretzky/Getty Images)
Details — Low-cost carrier Sun Country recently announced plans for new international and domestic routes, including flights from the West Coast to San José del Cabo (SJD), Orlando (MCO) and Anchorage (ANC). Here's a look at the new flights that'll be launching later this year.
Austin to Cancun (3x per week on Monday, Friday and Saturday; from June 15 to August 13)
Air New Zealand Announces Flights From Chicago to Auckland
A view of the Auckland Sky Tower. Photo by chameleonseye / Getty Images.
Details — Calling all Lord of the Rings fans from the Midwest: Air New Zealand recently released details about an upcoming 15- to 16-hour nonstop flight between Chicago (ORD) and Auckland (AKL). The new route, slated to launch November 30, will be operated by the carrier's 787-9 Dreamliner three times per week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Note the service changes below that will take place in March 2019.
Schedule (3x per week, starting November 30, 2018):
NZ26 Auckland (AKL) 8:10pm Departure → Chicago (ORD) 4:15pm Arrival (from November 30, 2018, to March 8, 2019)
NZ26 Auckland (AKL) 8:10pm Departure → Chicago (ORD) 5:15pm Arrival (from March 10 to March 29, 2019)
NZ27 Chicago (ORD) 7:10pm Departure → Auckland (AKL) 6:30am (+2) Arrival (from November 30, 2018, to March 8, 2019)
NZ27 Chicago (ORD) 8:10pm Departure → Auckland (AKL) 6:30am (+2) Arrival (from March 10 to March 29, 2019)
Delta's Planning Several Domestic Routes for 2018
Welcome to Sin City. (Photo by Kirstyn Paynter via Unsplash)
Details — Delta is set to launch a number of daily domestic routes later this year, including Boston (BOS) to Las Vegas (LAS), New York City (JFK) to San Jose (SJC), Cleveland (CLE) to Salt Lake City (SLC) and Salt Lake City (SLC) to El Paso (ELP). A fifth route connecting New York (LGA) with Chattanooga (CHA), Tennessee, will operate five times a week on weekdays. The BOS-LAS and JFK-SJC routes will be operated by the carrier's 737-800 aircraft, while the CLE-SLC route will use an Airbus A319. The LGA-CHA and SLC-ELP routes will each be serviced by CRJ-900s from Delta Connection carriers Endeavor Air and SkyWest Airlines, respectively.
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Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
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Points are transferable
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
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Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Difficult credit redemption
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
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Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
American Express® Gold Card
TPG Editor's Rating4/5
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Rewards rate
Rewards rate
Rate
Category
4X
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
4X
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
5X
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
3X
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
2X
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
1X
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Intro offer
As High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.
Annual fee
$325
Regular APR
See Pay Over Time APR
Recommended credit
Excellent to Good
Pros + cons
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Points are transferable
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Difficult credit redemption
More details
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Points are transferable
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Difficult credit redemption
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
