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Airlines worldwide have launched and announced a wide range of new flight routes, including expanded service to Hawaii, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia.
Recent additions feature nonstop and connecting flights from major US cities to destinations such as Honolulu, Madrid, Tel Aviv, Rome, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Zurich and more.
Several low-cost carriers are increasing transatlantic options, while legacy airlines are adding both seasonal and year-round routes domestically and internationally.
Travelers can expect more frequent service, new city pairs and increased competition on popular routes.
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Flight schedules, aircraft types and frequencies may change, so travelers should verify details before booking.
Some routes are seasonal or operate only on specific days of the week, which could affect trip planning.
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Airlines around the world launch and announce dozens of new flight routes and service changes every month. Today, we’ll share just a few of the latest flights that will take to the skies this month or in the near future. Keep in mind that exact flight details (like schedules and aircraft, among other things) may change.
NEW ROUTES LAUNCHED IN MAY 2019
New Flights to Hawaii on Southwest and Sun Country (launched May 5, 12, 18 and 26)
Sunset along Ali'i Drive in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii's Big Island. (Photo by Sam Antonio Photography / Getty Images)
Details — Southwest launched several nonstop routes this month, including daily flights from San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL) on May 5, daily service from SJC to Kahului (OGG) on May 26, one-stop flights from Oakland (OAK) and SJC to Kona (KOA) on May 12 — note that you'll have to connect in HNL and the OAK-KOA route runs thrice daily while the SJC–KOA route runs twice daily — and inter-island flights between HNL and KOA, offered four times a day as of May 12. The carrier also announced plans to add Hilo (ITO) to its lineup later this year so we'll keep you posted once more details are released. At the same time, ultra-low-cost carrier Sun Country launched its own nonstop service from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) on May 18, offering flights four times a week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday aboard its Boeing 737s.
Southwest: San Jose to Honolulu (daily):
WN395 San Jose (SJC) 11:15am Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 1:45pm Arrival
WN225 Honolulu (HNL) 1:00pm Departure → San Jose (SJC) 9:15pm Arrival
Southwest: San Jose to Kahului, Maui (daily):
WN321 San Jose (SJC) 9:40am Departure → Kahului, Maui (OGG) 12:00pm Arrival
WN227 Kahului, Maui (OGG) 2:40pm Departure → San Jose (SJC) 10:35pm Arrival
Southwest: Honolulu to Kona (4x per day):
WN216 Honolulu (HNL) 8:10am Departure → Kona (KOA) 9:05am Arrival
WN122 Kona (KOA) 6:55am Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 7:45am Arrival
WN5332 Honolulu (HNL) 12:55pm Departure → Kona (KOA) 1:50pm Arrival
WN224 Kona (KOA) 10:00am Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 10:55am Arrival
WN240 Honolulu (HNL) 4:20pm Departure → Kona (KOA) 5:15pm Arrival
WN231 Kona (KOA) 2:35pm Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 3:30pm Arrival
WN840 Honolulu (HNL) 8:30pm Departure → Kona (KOA) 9:25pm Arrival
WN248 Kona (KOA) 6:05pm Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 6:55pm Arrival
Southwest: One-Stop San Jose to Kona via Honolulu (2x daily):
WN395 San Jose (SJC) 11:15am Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 1:45pm Arrival
WN240 Honolulu (HNL) 4:20pm Departure → Kona (KOA) 5:15pm Arrival
WN224 Kona (KOA) 10:00am Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 10:55am Arrival
WN225 Honolulu (HNL) 1:00pm Departure → San Jose (SJC) 9:15pm Arrival
WN395 San Jose (SJC) 11:15am Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 1:45pm Arrival
WN840 Honolulu (HNL) 8:30pm Departure → Kona (KOA) 9:25pm Arrival
WN122 Kona (KOA) 6:55am Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 7:45am Arrival
WN225 Honolulu (HNL) 1:00pm Departure → San Jose (SJC) 9:15pm Arrival
Southwest: One-Stop Oakland to Kona via Honolulu (3x daily):
Sun Country: San Francisco to Honolulu (4x per week):
SY797 San Francisco (SFO) 10:50am Departure → Honolulu (HNL) 1:20pm Arrival
SY798 Honolulu (HNL) 2:50pm Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 10:59pm Arrival
Fly From Boston to Madrid on Norwegian Air (launched May 3)
Beautiful buildings in Madrid, as seen from above. (Photo by Ana Guisado Photography/Getty Images)
Details — On May 3, Norwegian Air began offering nonstop service from Boston (BOS) to Madrid (MAD), giving travelers the chance to hop across the pond three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday aboard the carrier's 787 Dreamliner. Summer is a great time to visit Spain's vibrant capital city — just try not to make any of these silly tourist mistakes while you're there.
Schedule (3x per week):
DY7754 Boston (BOS) 11:00pm Departure → Madrid (MAD) 11:30am (+1) Arrival
DY7753 Madrid (MAD) 7:25pm Departure → Boston (BOS) 9:00pm Arrival
El Al Adds Nonstop Service From San Francisco to Tel Aviv (launched May 13)
The colorful streets of Tel Aviv. (Photo by Michael Jacobs/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images)
Details — On May 13, El Al launched a new nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Tel Aviv (TLV), operating twice a week on Monday and Wednesday courtesy of the carrier's 787-9. The airline also announced this month that it would soon be launching a new mileage partnership with Alaska Airlines, allowing flyers to earn Alaska miles on El Al flights starting July 1, 2019. New routes to TLV from Las Vegas (LAS) and Chicago (ORD) are also on deck for June 2019 and 2020, so that's definitely something to keep an eye on as well.
Schedule (2x per week):
LY20 San Francisco (SFO) 8:00pm Departure → Tel Aviv (TLV) 7:40pm (+1) Arrival
LY19 Tel Aviv (TLV) 1:05am Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 6:00am Arrival
Alitalia Adds Flights From Washington, DC, to Rome (launched May 2)
Have you wandered the ancient streets of Rome at night? (Photo by DaLiu / Getty Images)
Details — It's been an interesting month for Alitalia, which may soon be entering a joint venture with Delta, Air France and KLM to help the long-suffering airline stay alive. Its latest route between Washington, DC (IAD), and Rome (FCO), which launched May 2, operates five times per week on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, letting travelers from the East Coast visit the Eternal City aboard the carrier's A330-200 aircraft.
Delta Debuts Seasonal Flights to Lisbon and Edinburgh From Boston (launched May 23)
Delta just made it easier to fly from Boston to Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Sean Pavone Photo / Getty Images)
Details — Big news for those based in Boston (BOS): It's now easier than ever to fly to Edinburgh (EDI) and Lisbon (LIS) thanks to a pair of new routes launched by Delta on May 23. Both flights are operated by the carrier's 757 on a daily basis. Note that there do seem to be a few deviations in the schedule for the BOS–LIS option.
DL125 Lisbon (LIS) 9:25am Departure → Boston (BOS) 12:16pm Arrival
New Flights to Frankfurt and Zurich on United, Lufthansa and Edelweiss Air (launched May 2, 3 and 22)
Zurich is a beautiful city to visit all year long. (Photo by bluejayphoto / Getty Images)
Details — Star Alliance fans take note: United, Lufthansa and Edelweiss Air all launched new routes between the US and Europe this month just in time for summer. United's new flight from Denver (DEN) to Frankfurt (FRA), launched May 2, runs daily year-round aboard the airline's 787. Lufthansa's new nonstop route from Austin (AUS) to FRA, launched May 3, operates all year long five times per week on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and is serviced by the carrier's A330-300. Affiliate Edelweiss Air's new seasonal link between DEN and Zurich (ZRH), launched May 22, runs twice per week on Monday and Friday, and uses the carrier's A340-300.
More Flights to Europe and the Caribbean Available on American Airlines (launched May 3 and 4)
Dining out in Plaka, Athens. (Photo via Shutterstock)
Details — American Airlines made news this month when it began several year-round and seasonal routes around the US, as well as two international flights from the US to Athens, Greece (ATH), and Santiago, Cuba (SCU). Other notable additions include new hops between Dallas (DFW) and Myrtle Beach (MYR), Washington, DC (DCA), to Melbourne, Florida (MLB), and a slew of new flights from New York (LGA) to Daytona Beach (DAB); Asheville, North Carolina (AVL); and Columbia, South Carolina (CAE), among others. While most of the new options are being operated on a daily, year-round basis, the few that feature seasonal or weekend-only service have been noted below.
Launched May 3, 2019 (daily year-round service, seasonal when noted):
Chicago (ORD) – Athens (ATH); seasonal service
Sonoma County (STS) – Los Angeles (LAX)
Miami (MIA) – Santiago, Cuba (SCU)
Dallas (DFW) – Myrtle Beach (MYR); seasonal service
New York (LGA) – Columbia, SC (CAE)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Phoenix (PHX)
Launched May 4, 2019 (weekend service only):
Washington, DC (DCA) – Melbourne, FL (MLB)
New York (LGA) – Asheville, NC (AVL)
New York (LGA) – Daytona Beach, FL (DAB)
United's New Seasonal Routes to Europe and the Caribbean (launched May 22)
Have you been to Naples, Italy, yet? (Photo by Maurizio Siani / Getty Images)
Details — Travelers on the East Coast hoping to visit Europe and Israel this summer are in luck thanks to several new seasonal routes launched by United Airlines this month. Daily service from Newark (EWR) to Athens (ATH) and Naples (NAP) commenced May 22, as did new daily nonstop flights from Washington, DC (IAD), to Edinburgh (EDI) and Barcelona (BCN). Also new this month: twice-weekly service from IAD to Tel Aviv (TLV), which runs Sunday and Friday, and a daily nonstop seasonal flight to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands (STT) from Houston (IAH).
Spirit Airlines Debuts More Domestic Flights From Raleigh-Durham (launched May 2)
The French Quarter in New Orleans. (Photo by f11photo / Getty Images)
Details — Folks in the Raleigh-Durham (RDU) area, get ready to travel! Spirit Airlines launched seven daily routes from RDU on May 2, connecting the booming North Carolina metropolis to Baltimore (BWI) — you can expect twice-daily service on that one — Boston (BOS), Detroit (DTW), Orlando (MCO), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), New Orleans (MSY) and Chicago (ORD) all year long. New to Spirit Airlines? You might want to read this handy little primer before you fly.
Launched May 2, 2019 (daily, except where noted):
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Baltimore (BWI); 2x daily service
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Boston (BOS)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Detroit (DTW)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Orlando (MCO)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – New Orleans (MSY)
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Chicago (ORD)
NEW ROUTES ANNOUNCED IN MAY 2019
Norwegian's New Link Between San Francisco and London
London's Millennium Bridge leads the way to St. Paul's Cathedral. (Photo by Anthony Delanoix / Unsplash)
Details — Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air announced this month its plans for a new connection between San Francisco (SFO) and London's Gatwick Airport (LGW), which would operate four times a week on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday starting October 27. Note that Google Flights shows there are slight variations in the schedule on Sunday and Friday vs. Tuesday and Thursday, so plan accordingly.
Sunday and Friday:
DY7174 San Francisco (SFO) 7:10pm Departure → London (LGW) 1:25pm (+1) Arrival
DY7173 London (LGW) 2:20pm Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 5:20pm Arrival
Tuesday and Thursday:
DY7174 San Francisco (SFO) 5:45pm Departure → London (LGW) 12:00pm (+1) Arrival
DY7173 London (LGW) 12:55pm Departure → San Francisco (SFO) 3:55pm Arrival
Level to Launch Las Vegas to Paris Route This Fall
The Eiffel Tower, one of the most iconic structures in Paris. (Photo courtesy of 2DadsWithBaggage.com)
Details — As Audrey Hepburn once said, "Paris is always a good idea." So if you're on the West Coast, it's time to start planning your dream trip to the City of Light. Low-cost transatlantic carrier Level is slated to start twice-weekly service between Las Vegas (LAS) and Paris' Orly Airport (ORY) on October 30. The new flights will be operated by the carrier's A330-200 on Sundays and Wednesdays, so get packing!
Schedule (2x per week):
LV8012 Las Vegas (LAS) 7:00pm Departure → Paris (ORY) 1:45pm (+1) Arrival
LV8011 Paris (ORY) 2:15pm Departure → Las Vegas (LAS) 5:00pm Arrival
More Domestic and International Flights Coming Soon to American Airlines
Isn't it time you visited Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda? (Photo via Getty Images)
Details — It's been a busy month for American Airlines, which announced a ton of new routes slated for September, November and December this year. Among the most notable are a second flight on Wednesdays from New York (JFK) to St. Kitts (SKB), twice-weekly seasonal service from Dallas (DFW) to Acapulco (ACA) and Huatulco (HUX) in Mexico and Saturday seasonal service from Chicago (ORD) to St. Lucia (UVF). The planned flights, listed below, are to be run year-round except where seasonal service has been noted, and will be operated by a mix of the airline's CRJ-200, E-140, 757, 737-800, CRJ-700, A319, E-145 and E-175 aircraft.
Launching September 4, 2019:
Chicago (ORD) – Charleston, WV (CRW); daily; CRJ-200
Phoenix (PHX) – Rapid City (RAP); daily; CRJ-200
Launching September 26, 2019:
Dallas (DFW) – St. George, Utah (SGU); daily; CRJ-200
Launching November 21, 2019:
New York (JFK) – Richmond, VA (RIC); 3x daily; E-140
Launching December 18, 2019:
New York (JFK) – St. Kitts (SKB); Wednesday service; a 757 until February, then a 737-800
Miami (MIA) – Columbia, South Carolina (CAE); daily; E-145
Miami (MIA) – Oklahoma City (OKC); daily; E-175
Launching December 21, 2019:
Dallas (DFW) – Acapulco, Mexico (ACA); 2x per week seasonal service on Tuesday and Saturday; E-175
Dallas (DFW) – Huatulco, Mexico (HUX); 2x per week seasonal service on Tuesday and Saturday; E-175
Charlotte (CLT) – Grenada (GND); Saturday service; A319
Dallas (DFW) – St. Thomas, USVI (STT); Saturday service; 757
New York (LGA) – Bermuda (BDA) Saturday service; 737
Chicago (ORD) – St. Lucia (UVF); Saturday seasonal service; 737
Chicago (ORD) – St. Thomas, USVI (STT); Saturday seasonal service; A319
Philadelphia (PHL) – Vail/Eagle, Colorado (EGE); Saturday seasonal service; 757
Coming This Winter: New Flights From Boston to Miami on Delta
Miami, Miami, you've got style. (Photo by Pola Damonte / Getty Images)
Details — Winter is coming, as they say, so what better way to sneak away from the soon-to-be frozen tundra of the north than with a trip to Miami (MIA)? Starting December 21, travelers in the Boston (BOS) area will be able to do just that thanks to an upcoming Delta route slated to run twice a day aboard the carrier's A320. Delta's also planning to increase service from the Northeast to warmer spots around Florida and the Caribbean just in case Miami isn't exactly your scene.
Schedule (2x daily service):
DL1047 Boston (BOS) 7:00am Departure → Miami (MIA) 10:45am Arrival
DL1047 Miami (MIA) 11:15am Departure → Boston (BOS) 2:45pm Arrival
DL1002 Boston (BOS) 3:00pm Departure → Miami (MIA) 6:45pm Arrival
DL1002 Miami (MIA) 7:30pm Departure → Boston (BOS) 11:00pm Arrival
China Southern Announces New Service Between New York City and Wuhan, China
Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, China. (Photo by silkwayrain)
Details — China Southern announced earlier this month that it would soon be offering nonstop service between New York (JFK) and Wuhan (WUH) in Central China, with flights expected to operate three times per week on Monday, Thursday and Saturday aboard the airline's 787-9. Note that while it's set to launch July 10, 2019, flights actually begin to appear on June 27, 2019 when you search for the new route on Google Flights.
Schedule (3x per week):
CZ8420 New York (JFK) 3:20am Departure → Wuhan, China (WUH) 6:20am (+1) Arrival
CZ8419 Wuhan, China (WUH) 8:00pm Departure → New York (JFK) 10:30pm Arrival
Which of these new routes are you most excited about?
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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.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
American Express® Gold Card
TPG editor's rating4
TPG editor's rating4
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.
