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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 worldwide have launched and announced numerous new routes, expanding both domestic and international connectivity.
Highlights include the world's longest nonstop flight between Newark and Singapore, new direct services from San Francisco to Auckland and Tahiti, and expanded options from Florida to Europe and the Caribbean.
Several low-cost carriers are introducing transatlantic and Central American routes, while major airlines are adding seasonal and year-round flights to popular destinations.
Upcoming schedules feature increased service to Europe, the Caribbean, and within the US, with some routes operating seasonally or on select days.
What to consider
Flight schedules, aircraft types and frequencies may change, so travelers should confirm details before booking.
Some routes operate seasonally or only on specific days of the week, impacting availability.
Newly announced routes may not launch until later in 2019, and some destinations have limited weekly service.
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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 OCTOBER 2018
Singapore Airlines Launches New Longest Flight in the World Between Newark and Singapore (launched October 11)
Would you want to fly that long from Newark to Singapore? Photo by ronniechua / Getty Images.
Details — What's the longest flight you've ever been on? Two brave TPG team members recently flew the new 18-hour route between Newark (EWR) and Singapore (SIN) so you don't have to.The business-class experience seems pretty great, despite an arguably flawed seat. And, the A350-900ULR's premium economy isn't too shabby either and there's no economy section to worry about squishing into (gasp!). If you are thinking of flying it yourself, read this primer on the best and worst seats before you book, as that could be the difference between it being the world's longest flight and the longest flight in the world.
United Unveils New Nonstops from San Francisco to Auckland and Tahiti (launched October 28 and 30)
Picture yourself on a beautiful beach in Tahiti. (Photo by Sarayuth Nutteepratoom / EyeEm / Getty Images)
Details — Calling all Lord of the Rings / Hobbit fans, and anyone with the South Pacific on their travel bucket list: United launched two new routes this month from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL) and Tahiti (PPT), making these two seemingly hard-to-reach destinations closer than ever. The SFO-AKL flight is operated daily by United's 777-300ER while the seasonal SFO-PPT route runs three times a week on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and is operated by the carrier's 787-8 aircraft.
San Francisco to Auckland (daily):
UA917 San Francisco (SFO) 10:45pm Departure → Auckland (AKL) 7:55am (+1) Arrival
UA916 Auckland (AKL) 3:30pm Departure →San Francisco (SFO) 6:40am Arrival
San Francisco to Tahiti (3x per week):
UA115 San Francisco (SFO) 2:00pm Departure → Tahiti (PPT) 7:40pm Arrival
UA114 Tahiti (PPT) 10:40pm Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 8:45am (+1) Arrival
Norwegian Air Adds Flights From Florida to Stockholm and London (launched October 29 and 31)
Starting this month, you can fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Rome on Norwegian. (Photo by Christopher Czermak on Unsplash)
Details — Everyone's favorite low-cost carrier, Norwegian Air, continued to expand its network this month with two new routes to Europe from the Southeastern US. Folks in Florida can now fly nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to Stockholm (ARN), with seasonal service operating twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and from Tampa (TPA) to London (LGW), on new daily year-round service aboard the carrier's signature 787-9 Dreamliner.
Orlando to Stockholm, seasonal service 2x per week on Monday and Friday from October 29, 2018 to March 29, 2019:
DY7061 Stockholm (ARN) 2:50pm Departure → Orlando (MCO) 7:05pm Arrival
Tampa to London, 2x a week on Wednesday and Saturday as of October 31:
Wednesday:
DY7166 Tampa (TPA) 10:50pm Departure → London (LGW) 10:45am (+1) Arrival
DY7165 London (LGW) 2:55pm Departure → Tampa (TPA) 7:35pm Arrival
Saturday:
DY7166 Tampa (TPA) 9:45pm Departure → London (LGW) 9:40am (+1) Arrival
DY7165 London (LGW) 2:05pm Departure → Tampa (TPA) 6:45pm Arrival
Low-Cost Carrier Level Begins Barcelona to San Francisco Service (launched October 31)
Pay a visit to colorful Park Güell on your next trip to Barcelona. (Photo by MasterLu/Getty Images)
Details — Travelers on the West Coast now have another way to fly to Europe thanks to Spanish low-cost-carrier Level's new San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN) route, which runs two times per week on Wednesday and Saturday and is operated by the carrier's A330-200. TPG's News Editor Emily McNutt was on the airline's inaugural flight last year from Barcelona (BCN) to Los Angeles (LAX) so it'll be interesting to see if the brand and flight experience have evolved since then.
Schedule (2x per week):
IB2622 San Francisco (SFO) 7:15pm Departure → Barcelona (BCN) 3:50pm (+1) Arrival
IB2621 Barcelona (BCN) 1:30pm Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 5:15pm Arrival
Spirit Airlines Adds Routes From Orlando to Caribbean and Central America (launched October 4 and 5)
Spirit's just made it easier to fly from Orlando to Guatemala City. (Photo by Henryk Sadura / Getty Images)
Details — Earlier this month, Spirit Airlines launchedseveral new routes between Orlando (MCO), the Caribbean and Central America, including daily nonstop flights to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN); four weekly flights to Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) and Panama City, Panama (PTY); four weekly (then daily starting November 8) flights to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ) and San José, Costa Rica (SJO); and twice-weekly flights to San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP).
Daily as of October 4:
Orlando (MCO) – Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN)
4x per week as of October 4:
Orlando (MCO) – Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA)
Orlando (MCO) – Panama City, Panama (PTY)
4x per week from October 4 to November 7, then daily from November 8:
More Domestic and International Flights Coming Soon to American Airlines
Flamingos standing close to the sea on a beach in Aruba. (Photo by @VanWyckExpress/Getty Images)
Details — American Airlines has had a busy October, announcing a slew of new flights for 2019 from its hubs in Dallas (DFW), Miami (MIA), New York (LGA) and Charlotte (CLT), to a variety of destinations down south, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Aruba, Mexico and Honduras. The MIA to Santiago, Cuba (SCU); DFW to San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP); and DFW to Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU), routes will be serviced by the carrier’s A319 aircraft, while LGA to Aruba (AUA) and DFW to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ) will be aboard Boeing 737-800s. Flights from Dallas (DFW) to Durango, Mexico (DGO) will use an Embraer E140, while those from Charlotte (CLT) to SDQ will use an A320.
Daily service as of March 3, 2019:
Dallas (DFW) – Augusta, Georgia (AGS)
Dallas (DFW) – Gainesville, Florida (GNV)
Dallas (DFW) – Yuma, Arizona (YUM)
Dallas (DFW) – Bakersfield, California (BFL)
Daily service as of April 2, 2019:
Dallas (DFW) – Monterey, California (MRY)
Dallas (DFW) – Flagstaff, Arizona (FLG)
Dallas (DFW) – Burbank, California (BUR)
Daily service as of May 3, 2019:
Miami (MIA) – Santiago, Cuba (SCU)
Daily service as of June 6, 2019:
Dallas (DFW) – Durango, Mexico (DGO)
Saturday service starting June 8:
New York (LGA) – Aruba (AUA)
Charlotte (CLT) – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ)
Seasonal Saturday service between June 8 and August 17, 2019:
Seasonal service 4x per week between June 7 and August 17, 2019:
Dallas (DFW) – San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP)
Seasonal service 3x per week between June 6 and August 20, 2019:
Dallas (DFW) – Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU)
Lufthansa to Launch Service Between Austin and Frankfurt
You'll soon be able to fly nonstop between Austin, Texas, and Frankfurt, Germany. (Photo by Nikada/Getty Images)
Details — We've got great news for anyone in Texas who is planning a trip to Europe. On May 3, 2019, Lufthansa will begin offering nonstop service between Austin (AUS) and Frankfurt (FRA), connecting the two cities five times per week on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with flights aboard the carrier’s A330-300 aircraft.
Spirit Announces New November Flights from Orlando
One of Spirit Airlines' new routes is to colorful Cartagena. (Photo by Jesse Kraft / EyeEm / Getty Images)
Details — If you're looking for an excuse to visit Colombia, this is it. Spirit Airlines recently revealed several new routes it's planning to launch next month from Orlando (MCO), including daily nonstop routes to Bogotá (BOG), thrice-weekly flights to St. Thomas (STT), and twice-weekly flights to Medellín (MED) and Cartagena (CTG). Twice-weekly service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is also set to begin next month.
Daily as of November 8:
Orlando (MCO) – Bogotá, Colombia (BOG)
3x per week as of November 8:
Orlando (MCO) – St. Thomas, USVI (STT)
2x per week as of November 9:
Orlando (MCO) – Medellín, Colombia (MED)
2x per week as of November 10:
Orlando (MCO) – Cartagena, Colombia (CTG)
Orlando (MCO) – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (MYR)
Delta's Adding a New Transcon, More Routes Between US and Europe
Lisbon's picturesque Alfama District. (Photo by Sean Pavone Photo / Getty Images)
Details — It's been a busy month for Delta, which recently announced several new routes slated for next spring from Boston (BOS) to Lisbon (LIS) and Edinburgh (EDI), as well as increasing service from both Detroit (DTW) and Portland (PDX) to London (LHR) and new transcon service between Atlanta (ATL) and Ontario, California (ONT), dubbed theJoshua Tree Express. The transcon flight will be operated by 737-900ER aircraft, while those to Lisbon and Edinburgh will be serviced by Boeing 757s and flights from Detroit and Portland to London will be aboard the carrier's Boeing 767s.
Boston to Lisbon, seasonal service from May 23, 2019:
JetBlue to Debut More Domestic and International Options
JetBlue is planning to launch a new route to Guayaquil, Ecuador. (Photo by Jesse Kraft / EyeEm / Getty Images)
Details — In addition to announcing several upcoming domestic routes — including Boston (BOS) to Rochester (ROC), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Phoenix (PHX), and Providence (PVD) to Palm Beach, Florida (PBI), all expecting to start on January 8 or February 14 of next year — JetBlue revealed this month that it's also planning two new international routes for 2019. Service from FLL to Aruba (AUA) is slated to start in February, while a new daily flight from FLL to Guayaquil (GYE) aboard the A320 is planned for the first quarter of 2019, though, as of this writing, the dates and times haven't been released.
BOS to ROC, daily service starting January 8, 2019.
B6713 Boston (BOS) 2:30pm Departure → Rochester (ROC) 4:06pm Arrival
B6712 Rochester (ROC) 9:50am Departure → Boston (BOS) 11:17am Arrival
FLL to PHX, daily service starting February 14, 2019.
British Airways to Fly Nonstop to London from Charleston, SC
British Airways is about to become Charleston's only nonstop link with Europe. (Photo by Jonathan Chng via Unsplash)
Details — On April 4, 2019, British Airways will begin flying nonstop from Charleston, South Carolina (CHS), to London (LHR). The new route will be operated by the carrier's 787-8 Dreamliner and is set to run twice a week on Sundays and Thursdays, making it even easier for folks in the Southeast to get to and from Europe just in time for your next epic summer vacation.
BA221 London (LHR) 5:20pm Departure → Charleston (CHS) 9:20pm Arrival
New Domestic Service Coming Soon to United
United's doubling its daily service from Tampa to San Francisco starting June 6, 2019. (Photo by Teresa Barajas via Unsplash)
Details — Besides doubling service from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO), United announced earlier this month it'll be expanding its domestic network by adding new flights from Denver (DEN), Newark (EWR), Los Angeles (LAX), Washington DC (IAD), Chicago (ORD) and SFO. As of spring 2019, you'll be able to fly nonstop from EWR and ORD to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (HHH). Seasonal service to Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska, will also be available from DEN and EWR, respectively, next summer.
Tampa to San Francisco, twice daily service starting June 6, 2019.
UA2051 Tampa (TPA) 8:50am Departure — San Francisco (SFO) 11:14am Arrival
UA490 San Francisco (SFO) 10:05am Departure → Tampa (TPA) 6:19pm Arrival
UA2046 Tampa (TPA) 7:15pm Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 9:39pm Arrival
UA1439 San Francisco (SFO) 10:45pm Departure → Tampa (TPA) 6:59am (+1) Arrival
Other new additions to United’s domestic lineup:
February 2019:
Denver (DEN) – Charleston, SC (CHS)
Denver (DEN) – Eureka, CA (ACV)
Denver (DEN) – Fairbanks, AK (FAI) – seasonal service
March 31, 2019:
Los Angeles (LAX) – Eugene, OR (EUG)
Los Angeles (LAX) – Madison, WI (MSN)
Los Angeles (LAX) – Pasco/Tri-Cities, WA (PSC)
Newark (EWR) – Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
April 6, 2019:
Chicago (ORD) – Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
June 6, 2019:
Washington, DC (IAD) – Asheville, NC (AVL)
San Francisco (SFO) – Columbus, OH (CMH)
Newark (EWR) – Pensacola, FL (PNS)
Seasonal service starting June 20, 2019:
Newark (EWR) – Anchorage (ANC)
Which of these new routes are you most excited about?
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$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
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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.
