AMEX Platinum Charge Benefits - Q&A

[bernardblack]

Likewise the domestic and international dining benefits have always said they are $200/year each, concluding end 2024.

 

[zultan]

Has anyone every thought of cancelling their Amex, just to escape The Australian subscription?

 

[Viridis]

Has anyone every thought of cancelling their Amex, just to escape The Australian subscription?

Yes, it is a massive step down from the AFR. With so many alternatives around you do wonder why they settled for the Aus.

 

[djkelly69]

just to escape The Australian subscription?

Or Motley Fool

 

[PointsDude]

Yes, it is a massive step down from the AFR. With so many alternatives around you do wonder why they settled for the Aus.

I realise I’m probably in the minority, but because I get AFR access through work anyway, I actually like they switched to The Australian which also provides access to WSJ.

 

[daft009]

Yes, it is a massive step down from the AFR. With so many alternatives around you do wonder why they settled for the Aus.

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[Viridis]

I realise I’m probably in the minority, but because I get AFR access through work anyway, I actually like they switched to The Australian which also provides access to WSJ.

Yes, the WSJ is okay but I had to personally re-subscribe to the AFR which, as you know, is quite exey. It was a benefit that I valued and its loss did make me reconsider the Plat but there is just nothing in the Australian market that comes close to competing …. sadly

 

[Viridis]

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[Mr_Orange]

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Well, you learn something new every day. Thanks for sharing this.

 

[KingHuang]

If my parents get a charge card, and add me and wife as additional card holder, aside from insurance is there any other benefits I will also receive?

 

[Human]

If my parents get a charge card, and add me and wife as additional card holder, aside from insurance is there any other benefits I will also receive?

A couple. I can think of the following (there may be more):

• Lounge access. Your parents may choose to give the card’s second Priority Pass membership to you. Even if they don’t, you’ll still have access to the airport lounges that are separate from the Priority Pass programme (Virgin Australia, Plaza Premium, AmEx Centurion, etc).
• The satisfaction of knowing that whatever you spend on the card will mean that your parents pocket the points so they can keep flying and travelling in the manner to which they are accustomed.

 

[farstar]

No, new applications for Reserve card no longer come with a travel credit (existing Reserve cardholders still have that benefit grandfathered)

I am not sure about the grandfathered part, I just had my platinum card renewal and the platinum credit shows but not the platinum reserve one. Don't they usually post at the same time?

 

[Viridis]

I am not sure about the grandfathered part, I just had my platinum card renewal and the platinum credit shows but not the platinum reserve one. Don't they usually post at the same time?

Not unless you got them at the same time. My Plat posts in January, my Reserve in March

 

[Daver6]

What's the general consensus on receiving hotel elite benefits for bookings made using The Hotel Collection? Specifically Hilton Melb in Australia.

I know booking with FHR you get elite benefits without issue but never used The Hotel Collection before.

 

[http_x92]

What's the general consensus on receiving hotel elite benefits for bookings made using The Hotel Collection? Specifically Hilton Melb in Australia.

I know booking with FHR you get elite benefits without issue but never used The Hotel Collection before.

Worked for both Hilton Melbourne & Sydney and worked at the Park Hyatt in Canberra. No manual intervention required.

Nights & points posted at the usual time (1-2 days).

 

[Daver6]

Worked for both Hilton Melbourne & Sydney and also worked at the Park Hyatt in Canberra. No manual intervention required.

Nights & points posted at the usual time (1-2 days).

And no issues with diamond benefits like lounge access?

 

[http_x92]

And no issues with diamond benefits like lounge access?

Yep, since the reservation was also on the app I was able to use my digital key to get into the executive lounge.

 

[bullerdude]

Interesting, last time I was looking at booking THC there was no option to add hotel membership number to link to the booking - has this changed? Or perhaps it’s only for some hotels in THC.

 

[http_x92]

Interesting, last time I was looking at booking THC there was no option to add hotel membership number to link to the booking - has this changed? Or perhaps it’s only for some hotels in THC.

Since about August 2022 it is in the online booking system. Only shows up if it is a FHR or THC booking. It is now an automated process, which is neat.