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Airlines worldwide have introduced and announced numerous new domestic and international routes, with several already launched and more scheduled for later this year.
Recent additions include nonstop flights such as San Jose to El Paso, Boston to Rochester, and Charlotte to Guadalajara, enhancing connectivity for both leisure and business travelers.
Upcoming highlights feature expanded service from Ethiopian Airlines between Houston and Addis Ababa, increased frequencies to Porto with TAP Air Portugal, and a variety of new domestic routes from low-cost carriers.
Travelers can expect more frequent options to destinations like Hilton Head Island, Honolulu, and several major US cities, with seasonal and year-round schedules.
What to consider
Flight schedules, frequencies and aircraft types may change, so travelers should verify details before booking.
Some new routes operate only on specific days or are seasonal, which may affect travel flexibility.
Certain services, such as those from low-cost carriers, may have limited amenities or additional charges for extras.
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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 JANUARY 2019
Southwest Introduces Nonstop Service Between San Jose and El Paso (launched January 13)
You can now fly nonstop from San Jose to El Paso thanks to a new Southwest route. (Photo by DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images)
Details — Well, bless your heart! We've got great news for West Coast travelers hoping to get a taste of the Lone Star State — or for anyone in Texas looking for a Northern California city escape. Earlier this month, Southwest launched a new nonstop flight between San Jose (SJC) and El Paso (ELP), offering once-weekly service on Sunday. An additional flight, which will also operate on Sunday, is expected to launch April 14, 2019.
Schedule (1x per week on Sunday):
WN4422 San Jose (SJC) 9:55am Departure → El Paso (ELP) 1:25pm Arrival
WN5887 El Paso (ELP) 7:40am Departure → San Jose (SJC) 9:25am Arrival
The second Sunday flight starting April 14, 2019:
WN6003 San Jose (SJC) 1:00pm Departure → El Paso (ELP) 4:30pm Arrival
WN3209 El Paso (ELP) 12:55pm Departure → San Jose (SJC) 2:40pm Arrival
JetBlue Begins Flying Between Boston and Rochester (launched January 8)
It's now easier than ever to fly between Rochester and Boston. (Photo by DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images)
Details — JetBlue expanded its network this month with the launch of a daily nonstop flight between Rochester, New York (ROC) and Boston (BOS), connecting the cities with an hour-and 35-minute flight aboard the carrier's Embraer RJ-190 aircraft. Boston is a great city to visit all year long — brave the winter weather by letting the food of The North End (Boston's Little Italy) and glorious bowls of clam chowder soothe your soul.
Schedule (daily):
B6712 Rochester (ROC) 9:50am Departure → Boston (BOS) 11:17am Arrival
B6713 Boston (BOS) 2:30pm Departure → Rochester (ROC) 4:06pm Arrival
American Airlines Adds More International and Domestic Flights (launched January 6)
We've got great news if Guadalajara, Mexico, is on your travel bucket list. (Photo by Eye Ubiquitous/UIG/Getty Images)
Details — It's been busy over at American Airlines, which launched a whopping 26 new routes between mid-December and early January. This month, the carrier began flying nonstop between Charlotte (CLT) and Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL), with daily flights aboard the airline's A319 — note the slight deviation in the schedule that occurs on Tuesday and Saturday, listed below — and a new daily nonstop hop between Phoenix (PHX) and Madison, Wisconsin (MSN) aboard its CRJ-900 aircraft.
Charlotte to Guadalajara:
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
AA2007 Charlotte (CLT) 10:05am Departure → Guadalajara (GDL) 1:56pm Arrival
AA2007 Guadalajara (GDL) 2:46pm Departure → Charlotte (CLT) 8:16pm Arrival
Tuesday and Saturday:
AA2007 Charlotte (CLT) 7:33am Departure → Guadalajara (GDL) 11:15am Arrival
AA2007 Guadalajara (GDL) 2:49pm Departure → Charlotte (CLT) 7:55pm Arrival
Phoenix to Madison (daily):
AA5952 Phoenix (PHX) 7:44pm Departure → Madison (MSN) 11:59pm Arrival
AA5969 Madison (MSN) 7:11am Departure → Phoenix (PHX) 10:10am Arrival
NEW ROUTES ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY 2019
Ethiopian Airlines Will Soon Fly Between Houston and Addis Ababa
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 at Newark airport, on July 20, 2018 (Photo by Alberto Riva / TPG)
This summer, Star Alliance partner Ethiopian Airlines will be replacing its current Los Angeles (LAX) service with a new, thrice-weekly flight to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The flight will involve a stop in West Africa -- either Lomé (LFW) or Abidjan (ABJ) -- though the carrier hasn't announced that detail yet. Flights will be operated with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, but the schedule has yet to be announced. In addition to the shift from LAX to IAH, Ethiopian will be adding capacity at two of its other US gateways -- its current daily service to Washington, DC (IAD) will be increased to 10 times weekly, and its current three flights per week to Chicago (ORD) will be increased to five weekly.
More Domestic Routes Coming Soon to Sun Country Airlines
There will soon be another option for those on the West Coast planning Hawaii trips. (Photo by M Swiet Productions / Getty Images)
Details — Low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines announced plans this month to add 19 new routes, including an intriguing option between San Francisco (SFO) and Honolulu (HNL) — could they be trying to get under Southwest's skin with that one? — that will operate four times per week aboard the carrier's Boeing 737 beginning May 18, 2019. Sun Country also plans to launch new flights from Minneapolis (MSP), Nashville (BNA), Dallas (DFW), Portland (PDX) and Las Vegas (LAS) later this year.
Schedule (4x per week on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday):
SY797 San Francisco (SFO) 10:50am Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 1:20pm Arrival
SY798 Honolulu (HNL) 2:50pm Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 10:59pm Arrival
4x per week on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday:
Minneapolis (MSP) – Washington, DC (IAD); 4x per week as of April 25, with daily service starting June 10
Minneapolis (MSP) – Providence (PVD); 4x per week as of April 8
Minneapolis (MSP) – Newark (EWR); 4x per week as of April 29
Minneapolis (MSP) – Chicago (ORD); 4x per week as of April 19, with daily service starting May 27
Minneapolis (MSP) – Philadelphia (PHL); 4x per week as of April 13, with daily service starting June 3
Minneapolis (MSP) – St. Louis (STL); 4x per week as of June 7
Minneapolis (MSP) – Sacramento (SMF); 4x per week as of May 23
Minneapolis (MSP) – San Antonio (SAT); 4x per week as of May 23
Additional Routes Expected to Start in 2019:
Nashville (BNA) – Portland (PDX)
Nashville (BNA) – Los Angeles (LAX)
Nashville (BNA) – Providence (PVD)
Dallas (DFW) – Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)
Dallas (DFW) – St. Kitts and Nevis (SKB)
Portland (PDX) – San Antonio (SAT)
Portland (PDX) – St. Louis (STL)
Las Vegas (LAS) – Anchorage (ANC)
Las Vegas (LAS) – Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD)
Las Vegas (LAS) – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR)
TAP Air Portugal to Increase Service Between Newark and Porto
Who's up for a trip to Porto, Portugal? (Photo by Getty Images)
Details — If you've been thinking of taking a trip across the pond this summer, consider visiting Porto, one of Portugal's up-and-coming cities and home to the country's famous sweet port wine. Starting June 1, 2019, TAP Air Portugal's schedule will increase from two flights per week between Newark (EWR) and Porto (OPO) to six, operating on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday aboard the carrier's A321neo-LR.
TP213 Porto (OPO) 4:05pm Departure → Newark (EWR) 6:45pm Arrival
American Airlines Adds More Flights to Florida From the Northeast
Daytona Beach, Florida, is a great vacation destination for families. (Photo by SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images)
Details — Just in time for a spring getaway, American Airlines will launch two nonstop flights between New York City (LGA) and Daytona Beach (DAB) and Washington, DC (DCA) and Melbourne, Florida (MLB), giving those in the Northeast a chance to defrost on the beach after the long, cold winter. Starting May 4, 2019, both services will be operated by the carrier's Embraer E-175 aircraft two times per week on Saturday and Sunday.
New York to Daytona Beach, FL (2x per week):
AA4417 New York (LGA) 9:00am Departure → Daytona Beach (DAB) 11:55pm Arrival
AA4417 Daytona Beach (DAB) 12:30pm Departure → New York (LGA) 3:18pm Arrival
Delta to Debut Hilton Head Island Flights From NYC and Atlanta
Doesn't a relaxing trip to Hilton Head Island sound great right about now? (Photo by Rachid Dahnoun / Getty Images)
Details — Whether you're up for a golf getaway or some time at the beach,a pair of new Delta flights set to begin this spring will make it easier than ever to reach Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (HHH). Both routes, from Atlanta (ATL) and New York City (LGA), will be serviced by Delta's Embraer E-170s, with ATL–HHH operating three times per day starting May 23, and the LGA–HHH flight running Saturday service beginning June 8.
Atlanta to Hilton Head Island (3x daily service as of May 23):
DL6066 Atlanta (ATL) 9:25am Departure → Hilton Head Island (HHH) 10:40am Arrival
DL6072 Atlanta (ATL) 4:20pm Departure → Hilton Head Island (HHH) 5:41pm Arrival
DL6074 Atlanta (ATL) 8:05pm Departure → Hilton Head Island (HHH) 9:22pm Arrival
DL6077 Hilton Head Island (HHH) 7:30am Departure → Atlanta (ATL) 8:39am Arrival
DL6066 Hilton Head Island (HHH) 11:10am Departure → Atlanta (ATL) 12:18pm Arrival
DL6072 Hilton Head Island (HHH) 6:15pm Departure → Atlanta (ATL) 7:25pm Arrival
New York to Hilton Head Island (Saturday service as of June 8):
DL5872 New York (LGA) 10:00am Departure → Hilton Head Island (HHH) 12:35pm Arrival
DL5872 Hilton Head Island (HHH) 1:05pm Departure → New York (LGA) 3:15pm Arrival
New Domestic Routes Coming Soon to Spirit Airlines
You'll soon be able to fly from Philadelphia to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Spirit Airlines. (Photo by felixairphoto / Getty Images)
Details — Not to be outdone by its fellow low-cost carriers, Spirit Airlines announced it would launch several daily year-round routes from Raleigh–Durham (RDU) to Baltimore (BWI), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW), Orlando (MCO), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and New Orleans (MSY) beginning May 2, 2019. Additionally, the carrier will launch daily year-round flights between Philadelphia (PHL) and San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) on May 23, as well as seasonal service between Atlanta (ATL) and Denver (DEN) on May 2.
Daily Seasonal Service Starting May 2:
Atlanta (ATL) – Denver (DEN)
Daily Year-Round Service Starting May 2:
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Baltimore (BWI)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Boston (BOS)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Chicago (ORD)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Detroit (DTW)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Orlando (MCO)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – New Orleans (MSY)
Daily Year-Round Service Starting May 23:
Philadelphia (PHL) – San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)
Frontier's Adding More Domestic Flights Starting This Spring
One of Frontier's new flights will be between Chicago and Nashville. (Photo by Nina Dietzel / Getty Images)
Details — It was a big month for Frontier, which seemed to be adding heaps of new seasonal routes throughout the month of January. Most notably, the carrier will be launching new service from Branson (BKG), Cleveland (CLE), Nashville (BNA), Boston (BOS), Orlando (MCO), Philadelphia (PHL), Raleigh–Durham, Mobile (BFM), Green Bay (GRB), Billings (BIL) and Las Vegas (LAS), among others, to various cities around the US. While many of the new flights will be operated on a seasonal basis — details are listed below — a number of year-round routes are also in the works for later this year.
Seasonal Service Launching April 30, 2019:
Boston (BOS) – Denver (DEN); daily service
Cleveland (CLE) – Charleston (CHS); 2x per week on Thursday and Sunday
Cleveland (CLE) – San Francisco (SFO); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Nashville (BNA) – Chicago (ORD); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Seasonal Service Launching May 1, 2019:
Burlington (BTV) – Denver (DEN); 3x per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Branson (BKG) – Dallas (DFW); 2x per week on Wednesday and Saturday
Branson (BKD) – Chicago (ORD); 2x per week on Wednesday and Saturday
Mobile (BFM) – Denver (DEN); 3x per week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Mobile (BFM) – Chicago (ORD); 2x per week on Wednesday and Saturday
Seasonal Service Launching May 23, 2019:
Green Bay (GRB) – Denver (DEN); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Seasonal Service Launching May 30, 2019:
Billings (BIL) – Denver (DEN); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Year-Round Routes Set to Launch in Spring 2019:
Las Vegas (LAS) – Houston (IAH); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Las Vegas (LAS) – Dallas (DFW); 4x per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Las Vegas (LAS) – Detroit (DTW); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Las Vegas (LAS) – Philadelphia (PHL); daily service
Las Vegas (LAS) – San Diego (SAN); 5x per week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Orlando (MCO) – Bradley, CT (BDL); 4x per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Orlando (MCO) – Boston (BOS); daily service, except for April 19-29 when it operates just 4x per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Orlando (MCO) – Baltimore (BWI); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Orlando (MCO) – Dallas (DFW); 2x per week on on Friday and Saturday
Orlando (MCO) – Houston (IAH); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Orlando (MCO) – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ); 2x per week on Monday and Friday
Philadelphia (PHL) – Atlanta (ATL); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Philadelphia (PHL) – Las Vegas (LAS); daily service
Philadelphia (PHL) – Myrtle Beach (MYR); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Philadelphia (PHL) – Pensacola (PNS); 2x per week on Monday and Friday
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Albany (ALB); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Bradley, CT (BDL); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Boston (BOS); 4x per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Columbus (CMH); 4x per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Long Island, NY (ISP); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Jacksonville (JAX); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Philadelphia (PHL); 3x per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Tampa (TPA); 4x per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Which of these new routes are you most excited about?
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No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
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at American Express's secure site. Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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Rate
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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.
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.
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Pros + cons
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Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
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.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
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
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
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.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
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
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at American Express's secure site. Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
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.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
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
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
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.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
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.
at American Express's secure site. Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
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.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
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
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
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.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
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.
