International Airline Program

Fly premium, without paying a premium

As a Platinum Card Member, you will receive exclusive access to lower airfares on international premium class tickets when you book with the International Airline Program. Plus earn Membership Rewards® Points and get air miles as you typically would when you book at American Express Travel. 

Book flights with the International Airline Program

in three easy steps

Step 1: Log In

 

To find International Airline Program flights, you must be logged in to your The Platinum® Card Account.

Step 2: Search Flights

 

Use the booking tool to search First Class,

Business Class and Premium Economy Fares.

Step 3: Book Trip

 

Look out for the International Airline Program banner, across selected flights for great value premium fares.

Book now with the International Airline Program

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International Airline Program

Discounts are available on International First, Business, and Premium Economy Class tickets booked through the International Airline Program at American Express Travel.

Use Membership Rewards Points and/or your annual Travel Credit to pay or part pay for your fare. You’ll also earn points every time you book.

Earn your air miles directly with some of our valued partners when you book an International Airline Program flight. Even when you Pay with Points, you'll still earn your air miles. 

Travel with friends and family and benefit from lower fares for you and up to 7 additional travelers (8 total travelers max) when you book with the International Airline Program. 

Now with 8 world class international airlines

British Airways
Air India
Etihad
British Airways
Etihad
Qatar
Singapore Airlines
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Make the most of your American Express membership

Get even more for your travels when you book online at American Express Travel with your Platinum Card.

Use Points the Way You Want

 

Earn points for every dollar you spend on qualifying purchases. You can even use your Points to pay or part pay for your next trip.

Luxury Hotel Benefits

 

Access exclusive benefits when you book with the Fine Hotels + Resorts including guaranteed 4pm late check-out, free breakfast & more.

Access 1,200+ Airport Lounges

 

Platinum Card Members receieve complimentary access to the

American Express Global Lounge Collection®.

Frequently Asked Quesions:

International Airline Program Terms and Conditions

1. Current International Airline Program Partners: Air Canada, Air India, Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines.
2. American Express reserves the rights to change these conditions from time to time with 21 days prior notice and/or to discontinue the whole program.
3. Airlines reserve the right to change, cancel or restrict flight operations without notice. IAP upgrades or specially negotiated fares may be limited by airlines to certain flights and/or dates (“blackouts”). IAP is subject to the terms and conditions of each participating carrier. American Express does not guarantee that seats or tickets will be available. Cabins of service and discounts vary by airline and route. Discounts are applicable to adult fares however some airlines extend savings to child fares.
4. To qualify for the IAP upgrades or specially negotiated fares: a) Your journey must start and end at the same port as designated by the participating airline and be completed within the period during which your selected carrier participates in the program. You will be advised of any applicable dates at the time of booking;b) IAP tickets must be purchased through the American Express Travel Online or Platinum Travel Service and must be charged to a valid American Express Platinum Card which is in good standing;c) The Platinum Card Member who purchases the ticket(s) must be one of the travelers;d) IAP tickets are non-transferable and non endorsable.
5. Any travel on non-participating airlines must be ticketed and paid for separately and is not part of the IAP. Certain code share or flights on the worldwide partners of the participating airlines may not apply.
6. Certain IAP airlines or non-participating airlines impose restrictions such as ticketing time limit on advance booking to indicate a timeline for ticketing upon making your reservations. For each individual airline Terms & Conditions, please check with the Platinum Travel Service for details.
7. IAP upgrade offers or specially negotiated fares may not be combined with any other promotion, discount, negotiated or corporate rate.
8. American Express acts only as an agent for travel service providers and does not own or operate any airline or means of transportation. American Express is not liable for service deficiencies on the part of airlines or other service providers, including but not limited to: accidents and injuries; delays; changes in routes or itineraries; loss, theft or damages to possessions. American Express strongly advises travelers to insure themselves against travel risks. Travelers are responsible for ensuring that they have valid documentation and for complying with the health, customs, currency and other laws of any country they enter or attempt to enter.

9. IAP is available to Platinum Card Members from a variety of participating airlines each with specifically designated ports of departure and arrival. Please refer to the Platinum Travel Service for details of participating airlines, applicable routing and timetables and fares in force at any particular time.

10. Other International Airline Program Terms & Conditions may apply. 


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