American Express Platinum Card Travel Benefits

Source: http://www.americanexpress.com/platinum

Baggage Insurance Plan

• Up to $3,000 for loss of damage to carry-on and checked baggage. Of the $3,000, only $2,000 can be used for checked baggage.

Annual Travel Benefit

• Earn $100 credit to your statement when you use PTS to book a cruise or a qualifying land vacation.

Car Rental Loss & Damage Insurance Plan

• If you use your card to book a rental car, the Platinum Card will cover any theft or damage to the rental car.

Car Rental Programs

• Hertz #1 Gold Club

• Avis Preferred Club

• National Emerald Club

Platinum Airport Lounge Access

• Access to American Airlines Admrials Club with Platinum Card and an American Airlines Ticket

• Access to Continental Airlines Presidents Club with Platinum Card and a Continental Airlines Ticket

• Access to Delta Crownroom Club with Platinum Card and a Delta Airlines Ticket

• Access to Northwest Airlines WorldClubs with Platinum Card and Northwest Airlines Ticket

Cruise Privileges

• Earn a $300 credit when you book a cruise on one of their cruiseline partners through CTS.

Platinum Travel Service

• Platinum Travel Service (PTS) acts as your own travel agency and is available for all your travel needs. Centurion members are assigned their own personal Centurion Travel Counselor.

Platinum Villas

• The Platinum Card provides you with access to a number of special villas where you can stay in a private residence on vacation such as The Mansion at MGM Grand. Centurion Members can recieve $500 or more in exclusive ammenities when booking through PTS.

Domestic Companion Ticket Airfare Program

• Purchase a Domestic Airfare ticket for yourself at $299 or higher and recieve a companion ticket free. This can be used up to four times per year.
  AS OF 11/15/08 THIS BENEFIT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED

Fine Hotels & Resorts Program (FHR)

• Recieve Special Ammenities and Comforts when you book one of the over 600 FHR Hotels through PTS.

• Room Upgrade at Check-in when available

• Continental Breakfast for two each day

• Guranteed 4pm Late Checkout

• Additional ammenity which changes depending on the FHR Hotel you are staying at.

Elite Hotel Status

• Starwood Preferred Guest Gold Preferred Level

International Airline Program

• Buy one fullfare First or Business Class ticket on qualifying airlines and recieve a First or Business Class companion ticket free.

Internation Communication Program

• Recieve special pricing from Vodaphone when going overseas. More Information can be found at http://www.vodafonerental.com/platinum/

The Limosuine Program

• Earn triple membership rewards points when you book a limosuine through PTS.

Private Jet Services Program

• Use PTS to book a private jet and enjoy an extra benefit with whichever private jet program you choose.

The Ritz Carlton Club

• By signing up with the Ritz Carlton Club you can recieve a $250 credit good for us at any Ritz Carlton Club. Also recieve a $250 spa gift for meeting with a membership executive on site.

Travel Accident Insurance

• Recieve up to $100,000 in accidental death and dismemberment coverage when traveling anywhere in the world.

Private Yacht Program

• Recieve a customized ammentity tailored to your itinerary worth up to $750 when you book through PTS.