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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Quick summary
Airlines worldwide have introduced numerous new routes and service changes, with highlights including expanded domestic and international options across the US and Europe.
Recent launches feature new connections by major US carriers between cities such as New York, Dallas, Phoenix, and Oakland, as well as international routes like Denver to Paris and expanded transatlantic service.
Low-cost and regional airlines have added seasonal and year-round flights to leisure destinations, including Myrtle Beach and Cancun, and increased access between secondary airports and major hubs.
Several carriers have announced upcoming service expansions, including additional flights to Ireland, Scotland, and new transcontinental and European routes.
What to consider
Flight schedules, aircraft types and frequencies vary by route and are subject to change.
Some new services are seasonal or operate only on select days of the week, so availability may be limited.
Certain routes are timed to coincide with peak travel seasons or special events, impacting booking options.
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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 have taken to the skies this month, or will in the near future. Keep in mind that exact flight details (like schedules and aircraft, among other things) may change.
NEW ROUTES LAUNCHED IN APRIL 2018
American Airlines Adds More Domestic Routes (launched April 3)
Flying to Philly from New York just got easier. (Photo by Sean Pavone / Getty Images)
Details — Earlier this month, American Airlines added six new routes to its network, with flights connecting New York (JFK) with Philadelphia (PHL) six times per day and New York (LGA) and Portland, Maine (PWM) twice a day — note that the equipment flown for both routes varies. Daily service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Oakland (OAK) with the carrier's A320, Washington Reagan (DCA) and Little Rock (LIT) on the Embraer 175, Phoenix (PHX) and Oklahoma City (OKC) and Phoenix and Amarillo (AMA) — both being operated by CRJ-900 aircraft — are all welcome additions.
AA3973 New York (LGA) 6:55am Departure → Portland (PWM) 8:12am Arrival
AA3349 Portland (PWM) 5:50pm Departure → New York (LGA) 7:22pm Arrival
AA3349 New York (LGA) 3:59pm Departure → Portland (PWM) 5:24pm Arrival
A3973A Portland (PWM) 9:32am Departure → New York (LGA) 11:00am Arrival
6x per day:
AA3878 New York (JFK) 12:45pm Departure → Philadelphia (PHL) 1:52pm Arrival
AA3810 Philadelphia (PHL) 6:30am Departure → New York (JFK) 7:40am Arrival
AA3817 New York (JFK) 6:15am Departure → Philadelphia (PHL) 7:29am Arrival
AA3571 Philadelphia (PHL) 10:10am Departure → New York (JFK) 11:27am Arrival
AA3845 New York (JFK) 8:20am Departure → Philadelphia (PHL) 9:34am Arrival
AA3809 Philadelphia (PHL) 4:59pm Departure → New York (JFK) 6:19pm Arrival
AA3807 New York (JFK) 10:55am Departure → Philadelphia (PHL) 12:03pm Arrival
AA3817 Philadelphia (PHL) 8:40am Departure → New York (JFK) 10:10am Arrival
AA3389 New York (JFK) 5:15pm Departure → Philadelphia (PHL) 6:34pm Arrival
AA3807 Philadelphia (PHL) 1:14pm Departure → New York (JFK) 2:32pm Arrival
AA3809 New York (JFK) 2:45pm Departure → Philadelphia (PHL) 3:58pm Arrival
AA3878 Philadelphia (PHL) 3:04pm Departure → New York (JFK) 4:21pm Arrival
Norwegian Launches Flights From Denver to Paris (launched April 9)
April in Paris, anyone? (Photo by Jon Sim / Twenty20)
Details — If you already think Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, imagine seeing it all decked out in springtime flowers. As of April 9, Norwegian is offering nonstop flights from Denver (DEN) to Paris (CDG) with its 787-9, making it easier and more affordable for folks in Colorado and the Southwest to reach the City of Light.
DY7175 Paris (CDG) 3:50pm Departure → Denver (DEN) 5:45pm Arrival
More Domestic Options on Southwest (Launched April 8 and 14)
Escape to sunny San Jose, California. (Photo by Davel5957 / Getty Images)
Details — It's been an interesting month for Southwest to say the least, with a tragic fatality due to engine failure, a diversion after dealing with terrifying turbulence and an emergency landing brought on by a bird strike. The airline has since vowed to inspect the engines of its 737s and despite all that, managed to launch a bunch of new domestic routes this month, including service from San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), Sacramento (SMF) and San Diego (SAN) to various cities across the Midwest, Southwest and East Coast. As always, the flights will be operated by the carrier's Boeing 737 aircraft.
Schedule (daily):
WN1732 Austin (AUS) 3:30pm Departure→ San Francisco (SFO) 5:25pm Arrival
WN3392 San Francisco (SFO) 7:00am Departure → Austin (AUS) 12:35pm Arrival
WN2157 Austin (AUS) 1:00pm Departure → Indianapolis (IND) 4:20pm Arrival
WN2129 Indianapolis (IND) 4:20pm Departure → Austin (AUS) 6:05pm Arrival
WN6207 San Jose (SJC) 2:05pm Departure → Albuquerque (ABQ) 5:15pm Arrival
WN2518 Albuquerque (ABQ) 1:50pm Departure → San Jose (SJC) 3:15pm Arrival
WN6331 San Jose (SJC) 12:25pm Departure → New Orleans (MSY) 6:30pm Arrival
WN3740 New Orleans (MSY) 9:00am Departure → San Jose (SJC) 11:35am Arrival
Fly to Myrtle Beach on Sun Country and Elite Airways (launched April 5 and 6)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a fun place to visit all year long. (Photo by traveler1116 / Getty Images)
Details — Now through June 4, passengers in the Midwest can hop a 737 from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) in sunny South Carolina thanks to Sun Country's seasonal service, which officially began on April 6. Also making its way back to Myrtle Beach on April 5 for the first time since 2016 is regional operator Elite Airways, now offering nonstop service aboard its CRJ-200 aircraft from Albany (ALB) on Sunday and nonstop flights twice a week on Sunday and Thursday from Westchester County (HPN).
Frontier Moves Forward With 56 New Routes (launched April 8 and 9)
Colorful buildings in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by dennisvdw / Getty Images)
Details — Earlier this month, Frontier Airlines launched a whopping 56 new routes, among them two daily flights from New York's Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to San Juan (SJU) and Chicago (ORD). All flights will be operated by a mix of the carrier's A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
Launched April 8:
Atlanta (ATL) — Providence (PVD)
Austin (AUS) — Buffalo (BUF)
Austin (AUS) — Charlotte (CLT)
Austin (AUS) — Cincinnati (CVG)
Austin (AUS) — Columbus (CMH)
Austin (AUS) — Jacksonville (JAX)
Austin (AUS) — Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP)
Austin (AUS) — Portland (PDX)
Austin (AUS) — Tampa (TPA)
Chicago (ORD) — El Paso (ELP)
Chicago (ORD) — Long Island MacArthur (ISP)
Colorado Springs (COS) — Atlanta (ATL)
Colorado Springs (COS) — Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP)
Colorado Springs (COS) — Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
Denver (DEN) — Grand Rapids (GRR)
Jacksonville (JAX) — Cincinnati (CVG)
Long Island MacArthur (ISP) — Detroit (DTW)
Long Island MacArthur (ISP) — San Juan (SJU)
Omaha (OMA) — Las Vegas (LAS)
Orlando (MCO) — Albuquerque (ABQ)
Orlando (MCO) — Tulsa (TUL)
Philadelphia (PHL) — Madison (MSN)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) — Houston (IAH)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) — Milwaukee (MKE)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) — Providence (PVD)
San Antonio (SAT) — Orlando (MCO)
San Antonio (SAT) — San Jose (SJC)
San Jose (SJC) — Cincinnati (CVG)
Trenton (TTN) — Charleston (CHS)
Trenton (TTN) — Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP)
Trenton (TTN) — Nashville (BNA)
Launched April 9:
Atlanta (ATL) — Long Island MacArthur (ISP)
Austin (AUS) — Albuquerque (ABQ)
Austin (AUS) — Cleveland (CLE)
Austin (AUS) — Detroit (DTW)
Austin (AUS) — Milwaukee (MKE)
Austin (AUS) — Omaha (OMA)
Austin (AUS) — Providence (PVD)
Austin (AUS) — San Jose (SJC)
Austin (AUS) — Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
Denver (DEN) — Buffalo (BUF)
Long Island MacArthur (ISP) — Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP)
Omaha (OMA) — Philadelphia (PHL)
Philadelphia (PHL) — Grand Rapids (GRR)
Philadelphia (PHL) — Indianapolis (IND)
Philadelphia (PHL) — Memphis (MEM)
Providence (PVD) — Charlotte (CLT)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) — Cincinnati (CVG)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) — Kansas City (MCI)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) — New Orleans (MSY)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) — San Antonio (SAT)
San Antonio (SAT) — Colorado Springs (COS)
San Antonio (SAT) — Cincinnati (CVG)
San Diego (SAN) — Oklahoma City (OKC)
San Jose (SJC) — Atlanta (ATL)
Trenton (TTN) — Jacksonville (JAX)
NEW ROUTES ANNOUNCED IN APRIL 2018
Norwegian's Expanding Service to Scotland and Ireland
Fly from SWF to Edinburgh this winter daily on Norwegian. (Photo by Markus Keller / Getty Images)
Details — Last month, we told you how everyone's favorite low-cost carrier, Norwegian, was doubling its service from New York's Stewart International Airport (SWF) to Dublin (DUB) later this year. Now we've learned that as of October 28, the carrier will be adding an additional daily flight from Providence (PVD) to Dublin, as well as daily service from SWF to Shannon (SNN) and Edinburgh (EDI), to its winter schedule.
Southwest to Start Flying Between Baltimore and Cancun
Cancun is calling. (Photo by Federico Scotto / Getty Images)
Details — Great news for anyone in the Baltimore/DC area who's looking to plan a beach getaway: Starting August 7, Southwest will offer nonstop service aboard its 737 MAX 8 from Baltimore (BWI) to Cancun (CUN), making Mexico's gorgeous white-sand beaches closer than ever. It also means you'll be there in time to swim with the whale sharks, which can usually be found in waters off this part of Mexico until mid-September.
Alaska's Planning More Transcon Service for Later This Year
Go for a stroll in NYC's SoHo neighborhood. (Photo by Alexander Spatari / Getty Images)
Details — Traveling between the West Coast cities of Seattle (SEA) and San Jose (SJC) and New York City (JFK) is about to get easier. As of July 6, Alaska Airlines will offer more transcon service, including a third daily flight between SEA and JFK. Both new routes will be operated by the carrier's A320 aircraft.
Schedule:
AS1036 San Jose (SJC) 7:05am Departure → New York (JFK) 3:43pm Arrival
AS1037 New York (JFK) 4:45pm Departure → San Jose (SJC) 8:23pm Arrival
AS1020 Seattle (SEA) 7:05am Departure → New York (JFK) 3:35pm Arrival
AS1021 New York (JFK) 6:55pm Departure → Seattle (SEA) 10:26pm Arrival
Delta to Launch More Flights Between the US and Europe
Admire the architecture along Amsterdam's scenic canals. (Photo by Javier Melgar / Unsplash)
Details — On March 30, Delta launched a new route from Orlando (MCO) to Amsterdam (AMS), https://creditcards.chase.com/balance-transfer-credit-cardssetting the stage for the carrier's April announcement of additional routes between the US and Europe coming later this year. You can expect daily service from Indianapolis (IND) to Paris (CDG) aboard Delta's 767-300ER as of May 24 and flights from New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS) five times a week on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday aboard the carrier's 757 starting October 27. A nonstop flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and Paris (CDG) will operate three times per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, while service from LAX to AMS will run four times a week on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with both routes being operated by the carrier's A330 aircraft.
Schedule (daily as of May 24):
DL500 Indianapolis (IND) 6:12pm Departure → Paris (CDG) 8:35am (+1) Arrival
DL501 Paris (CDG) 1:10pm Departure → Indianapolis (IND) 4:26pm Arrival
5x per week as of October 27:
DL473 New York (JFK) 10:32pm Departure → Lisbon (LIS) 10:15am (+1) Arrival
DL273 Lisbon (LIS) 11:45am Departure → New York (JFK) 3:07pm Arrival
3x per week as of October 27:
DL156 Los Angeles (LAX) 11:52am Departure → Paris (CDG) 8:15am (+1) Arrival
DL157 Paris (CDG) 3:15pm Departure → Los Angeles (LAX) 6:51pm Arrival
4x per week as of October 27:
DL78 Los Angeles (LAX) 1:12pm Departure → Amsterdam (AMS) 8:30am (+1) Arrival
DL79 Amsterdam (AMS) 3:30pm Departure → Los Angeles (LAX) 6:43pm Arrival
Orlando to Amsterdam (daily as of March 30, with some variations):
Allegiant's Adding More Domestic Routes Starting in June
Sick of the cold? Hit the beach in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by NeonJellyfish / Getty Images)
Details — Allegiant Airannounced earlier this month that it would be launching several new domestic flights on a mix of its A319s and A320s. New options include Monday and Friday service from Jacksonville (JAX) to Louisville (SDF), Sunday and Thursday service from JAX to Norfolk (ORF), Monday and Friday service from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Kansas City (MCI), Sunday and Thursday service from Nashville (BNA) to St. Petersburg / Clearwater (PIE) and thrice-weekly service on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from BNA to Syracuse (SYR).
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Valuable dining and food-related credits
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Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Difficult credit redemption
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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.
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$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.
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.
