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.
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Airlines have introduced a range of new and upcoming international and domestic routes, expanding options for travelers across the US and beyond.
Highlights include new nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tahiti, multiple US cities to Reykjavik, and Boston or New York to Paris and Amsterdam.
Seasonal and year-round services are being added to destinations such as Hawaii, the Caribbean, India and Europe, with both legacy and low-cost carriers participating.
Domestic connectivity is also increasing, with several new routes launching from cities like San Antonio, Jacksonville and Denver.
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 flexibility.
Certain international destinations may require additional paperwork or travel authorizations.
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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 MAY 2018
Fly French Bee from San Francisco to Tahiti (launched May 11)
Doesn't a trip to Tahiti sound amazing right about now? (Photo by Sarayuth Nutteepratoom / EyeEm / Getty Images)
Details — This is great news for anyone on the West Coast who's interested in a French Polynesian vacation. Newcomer French Bee, known until recently as French Blue, is offering an eight-hour nonstop hop from San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT) in Tahiti aboard its Airbus A350-900 aircraft. According to a press release, the carrier will operate the route on Saturdays and Mondays during the low season before adding a third flight on Thursdays during the high season. It seems French Bee isn't the only airline with high hopes for Tahiti in 2018. United will be launching its own nonstop SFO-PPT route in October aboard its Dreamliner aircraft, while Air Tahiti Nui will be replacing its long-haul fleet with new 787-9s later this year.
Schedule (2x per week in low season, 3x per week in high season):
BF710 San Francisco (SFO) 11:20pm Departure → Tahiti (PPT) 4:40am (+1) Arrival
BF711 Tahiti (PPT) 7:00am Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 5:55pm Arrival
More Flights to Reykjavik on WOW Air and Icelandair (launched throughout May)
Reykjavik, Iceland, just got a lot closer. (Photo by Evely Paris via Unsplash)
Details — WOW Air and Icelandair recently added a series of new routes to Reykjavik a month ahead of American Airlines' seasonal flights to the land of ice and fire, which officially begin on June 7. As of May 24, you can fly low-cost carrier WOW Air from Dallas (DFW) to Reykjavik (KEF) three times per week on the airline's A330. This month, Icelandair launched its own new route from DFW four times per week, as well as flights from Baltimore (BWI) and Cleveland (CLE) four times per week and Kansas City (MCI) three times per week. Note that the DFW-KEF, BWI-KEF and MCI-KEF routes are serviced by Boeing 757-200s, while the CLE-KEF flight is operated by the carrier's new 737 MAX.
Norwegian Launches Flights to Paris and Amsterdam from Boston and New York (launched May 2 and 7)
Paris is beautiful all year long. (Photo by RossHelen / Getty Images)
Details — If you've been looking for a good excuse to visit Paris or Amsterdam, this is it. Earlier this month, low-cost carrier Norwegian Air launched nonstop flights between Boston (BOS) and Paris (CDG) — which run four times per week on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays — and New York (JFK) and Amsterdam (AMS), which operates four times per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Note that there is a slight deviation in flight times on Mondays for the BOS-CDG route.
Boston to Paris (3x per week): Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays...
DY7150 Boston (BOS) 10:00pm Departure → Paris (CDG) 10:40am (+1) Arrival
DY7149 Paris (CDG) 6:20pm Departure → Boston (BOS) 8:00pm Arrival
...with a slight deviation on Mondays:
DY7150 Boston (BOS) 11:25pm Departure → Paris (CDG) 12:05pm (+1) Arrival
DY7149 Paris (CDG) 7:45pm Departure → Boston (BOS) 9:25pm Arrival
New York to Amsterdam (4x per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays):
DY7700 New York City (JFK) 6:30pm Departure → Amsterdam (AMS) 7:30am (+1) Arrival
DY7701 Amsterdam (AMS) 12:25pm Departure → New York City (JFK) 2:25pm Arrival
Fly United from San Francisco to Munich (launched May 24)
Check out English Garden Park and the Eisbach River on your next trip to Munich. (Photo by aprott / Getty Images)
Details — With such a rich history, availability of great beer and giant pretzels and proximity to beautiful Bavarian castles, Munich (MUC) is a great place to visit all year round, not just during Oktoberfest (which, by the way, actually starts at the end of September). Thanks to a new daily flight on United that launched May 24 from San Francisco (SFO), it's even easier for those on the West Coast to get in on the action. Plus, you'll get to arrive in style on United's 787 Dreamliner.
Schedule (daily):
UA194 San Francisco (SFO) 1:55pm Departure → Munich (MUC) 10:05am (+1) Arrival
UA195 Munich (MUC) 12:10pm Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 2:55pm Arrival
American Airlines Begins Seasonal Service to Europe (launched May 4)
Wander the colorful canal-side streets of Venice, Italy. (Photo by Dorian Mongel via Unsplash)
Details — Not to be left behind in the race to Europe, American Airlines launched its seasonal service across the pond on May 4, including flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Prague (PRG), PHL to Budapest (BUD) and Chicago (ORD) to Venice (VCE). The PHL-PRG and PHL-BUD routes are operated by AA's 767-300 aircraft, while the ORD-VCE route is serviced by its 787-8 Dreamliner. All three routes run daily now through October 27, 2018.
AA43 Venice (VCE) 2:50pmDeparture → Chicago (ORD) 6:35pm Arrival
Aer Lingus Adds Flights Between Seattle and Dublin (launched May 18)
Pay a visit to St. Patrick's Park in Dublin. (Photo by David Soanes Photography / Getty Images)
Details — It's now easier than ever to fly between the Emerald City and the Emerald Isle thanks to a new route launched this month by Aer Lingus. Make the trip from Seattle (SEA) to Dublin (DUB) aboard its A330 four times a week on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Get ready to drink your way around the Irish capital — musical pub crawls can be a fun way to explore the city, too — or if you're coming the other way, see Seattle like a local.
American Airlines Announces New Service to Hawaii and the Caribbean
Picture yourself walking along Waikiki Beach. (Photo by 7maru / Getty Images)
Details — American Airlines recently announced its plans for new seasonal service from Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu (HNL) starting December 19, on the carrier's 787-8. Additionally, the airline will launch several seasonal and year-round routes beginning December 22 — check below for more details. Note that the DFW-AUA, ORD-AUA, ORD-GCM, ORD-NAS and ORD-PLS routes will be serviced by the carrier’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft, while MIA-SVD will use an Airbus A319, CLT-MHH will use an Embraer E175, CLT-ELH will use a Bombardier CRJ-700 and ORD-HNL will use a Boeing 787-8.
Chicago (ORD) — Honolulu (HNL), daily starting December 19, 2018
Charlotte (CLT) — North Eleuthera, Bahamas (ELH), year-round on Saturdays
Charlotte (CLT) — Marsh Harbour, Bahamas (MHH), year-round on Saturdays
Dallas (DFW) — Aruba (AUA), year-round on Saturdays
Miami (MIA) — St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVD) year-round on Saturdays
Chicago (ORD) — Aruba (AUA), seasonal service in winter on Saturdays
Chicago (ORD) — Grand Cayman (GCM), seasonal service in winter on Saturdays
Chicago (ORD) — Nassau, Bahamas (NAS), seasonal service in winter on Saturdays
Chicago (ORD) — Turks and Caicos (PLS), seasonal service in winter on Saturdays
More Domestic Options Coming to Frontier Later This Year
Have you been to Salt Lake City, Utah? (Photo by @keithmholland via Twenty20)
Details — In terms of domestic flights, Frontier's upcoming lineup looks promising, with nine new nonstop flights from San Antonio (SAT), six new routes from Jacksonville (JAX) and a number of others from Austin (AUS), Sacramento (SMF), Denver (DEN), Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and Orlando (MCO).
Austin (AUS) — Salt Lake City (SLC), 2-3x per week as of July 7
Sacramento (SMF) — Denver (DEN), 3x per week as of August 1
Sacramento (SMF) — Las Vegas (LAS), 3x per week as of August 12
Denver (DEN) — Santa Barbara (SBA), seasonal, 3x per week as of August 21
Denver (DEN) — Norfolk (ORF), 2x per week as of August 12
Denver (DEN) — Wichita (ICT), 3x per week as of August 30
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) — Detroit (DTW), seasonal, 3x per week as of July 8
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) — Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP), seasonal, 4x weekly as of July 9
Jacksonville (JAX) — Buffalo (BUF), seasonal, 2x per week as of August 13
Jacksonville (JAX) — Kansas City (MCI), seasonal, 2x per week as of August 13
Jacksonville (JAX) — Las Vegas (LAS), daily service as of August 12
Jacksonville (JAX) — Milwaukee (MKE), seasonal, 2x per week as of August 15
Jacksonville (JAX) — Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), seasonal, 2x weekly as of August 15
Jacksonville (JAX) — St. Louis (STL), seasonal, 3x per week as of August 12
Orlando (MCO) — Norfolk (ORF), 2x per week as of August 12
San Antonio (SAT) — Albuquerque (ABQ), seasonal, 2x per week as of August 15
San Antonio (SAT) — Charlotte (CLT), seasonal, 3x per week as of August 12
San Antonio (SAT) —Cleveland (CLE), seasonal, 2x per week as of August 13
San Antonio (SAT) — Columbus (CMH), seasonal, 2x per week as of August 15
San Antonio (SAT) — Jacksonville (JAX), seasonal, 3x per week as of August 12
San Antonio (SAT) — Memphis (MEM), seasonal, 2x per week as of August 13
San Antonio (SAT) — Oklahoma City (OKC), seasonal, 4x per week as of August 13
San Antonio (SAT) — Omaha (OMA), seasonal, 3x per week as of August 12
San Antonio (SAT) — Tulsa (TUL), seasonal, 3x per week as of August 12
Virgin Atlantic to Fly From Las Vegas to London Heathrow
London calling. (Photo by Benjamin Davies via Unsplash)
Details — As of March 31, 2019, Virgin Atlantic will move its Las Vegas service from London's Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heathrow (LHR), and will operate the new flight with its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The carrier will also be launching a second daily flight between Boston (BOS) and LHR aboard its A330-300, as well as seasonal nonstop flights twice a week between LHR and Barbados (BGI) starting December 11, 2018.
Schedule (daily):
VS156 Las Vegas (LAS) 7:05pm Departure → London (LHR) 12:55pm (+1) Arrival
VS155 London (LHR) 12:40pm Departure → Las Vegas (LAS) 3:25pm Arrival
WOW Air Plans One-Stop Service from the US to New Delhi via Reykjavik
Emperor Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in New Dehli, India. (Photo by Terraxplorer / Getty Images)
Details — Consider it two dream trips in one. Low-cost flights to India from the US (via Iceland) will officially be a thing when WOW Air launches its new route between Reykjavik (KEF) and New Delhi (DEL) on December 6. The new flight will start out operating three times weekly before increasing to five times per week on January 7, 2019, and will be serviced by the carrier's A330-900neo aircraft.
Schedule (3x per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Brave the altitude and head to Bogota, Colombia. (Photo by Pintai Suchachaisri / Getty Images)
Details — Whether you've always wanted to visit Colombia's capital city or you've fallen in love with its buildings and atmosphere after binge watching Narcos on Netflix, we've got your excuse to start planning a visit right here. Starting November 17, Avianca will be offering nonstop flights to Bogotá (BOG) from Chicago (ORD) four times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays on its A319. While you're there, consider using Bogotá as your base to explore other popular Colombian cities like Medellín or Cartagena.
AV82 Bogotá (BOG) 2:58pm Departure → Chicago (ORD) 8:38pm Arrival
United Plans More Nonstop Flights from Houston to Cuba
Explore the colorful streets of Havana. (Photo by @yellowillow via Twenty20)
Details — ¡Viva Cuba! There's nothing like strolling the colorful, historic streets of Havana's Old Town, and if you're hoping to do it this summer, United's got you covered. Starting July 20, the carrier will operate daily flights from Houston (IAH) to Havana (HAV) using a mix of 737-800s and E175s from Mesa Airlines/United Express. Get your paperwork together — the trip is definitely worth battling all the bureaucratic red tape — and plan on having one of the most memorable trips of your life.
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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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Valuable dining and food-related credits
Points are transferable
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
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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™.
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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
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.
