Amex Platinum Charge International Airline Program - Query & Discussion

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Hi Amex Plat Charge Folks,

Anyone having experience in Flight booking through Amex Platinum Charge International Airline Program?? What are the benefits we have??

International Airline Program | Discount Airfares | Amex IN

As a Platinum Cardmember, you can take advantage of the International Airline Program. This offers preferential & discounted airfares around the world.

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Tagging some known folks:

@theglobalinvestor @Ankur dhanda @787 @sourpai @anirban.choudhury

 

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Adding my questions here in case someone is kind enough to answer them:
1. I am aware the best discounts are when we book premium cabins (Business+), but is it really as high as 20-25% (as mentioned in this tweet)?
2. Are there any additional charges (on top of the airfare) that is charged by Amex during bookings?
3. Most info available online talks about routes to/from North America, on the US Amex Plat. Any experience on routes to/from India (preferably to SEA/Middle East)?

 

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I have been told this works only onward & return journey to India only.

 

[Hello_World]

I can share my experience:

1. Got free upgrade from Business to First class on Etihad and Emirates
2. Free meet & greet
3. Better prices compared to make my trip or other travel portals
4. 15k INR worth travel vouchers post trip completion

 

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I can share my experience:

1. Got free upgrade from Business to First class on Etihad and Emirates
2. Free meet & greet
3. Better prices compared to make my trip or other travel portals
4. 15k INR worth travel vouchers post trip completion

Did you travel from Indian city??

 

[Hello_World]

Did you travel from Indian city??

Yes, New Delhi

 

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Yes, New Delhi

Will they upgrade definitely or subjected to availability??

 

[Hello_World]

Will they upgrade definitely or subjected to availability??

Subject to availability, and customer profile. I am a heavy user of AMEX travel services, and have high annual spends. Maybe based on that they provide upgrade. It's not always the case, but if Amex is not willing to upgrade then I try to get an upgrade at the airport counter while boarding. Sometimes it works, sometimes it don't.