International Airlines Program
Receive preferential fares when you purchase tickets with our partner airlines
American Express Travel offers incredible value to our Cardmembers on flights, offering special fares from over 20 global airline partners. While Cardmembers can continue to book flights with American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia Airlines through American Express Travel, as of January 1,2023 we will no longer be able to offer special fares for these carriers.
As a Platinum Cardmember, you can take advantage of the International Airline Program which offers you up to 20% off airfares on some of the world’s finest airlines to many destinations around the world.
For solo travel or up to 8 tickets, enjoy more choice with exclusive savings in a variety of premium cabins which you book through your Platinum Travel Service.
This benefit is available to Primary and Supplementary Cardmembers.
Experience more with the
International Airline Program
8 participating world-class airlines
Available on International First, Business and Premium Economy class tickets booked through your Platinum Travel Service.
Purchase 1 to 8 tickets per booking
To book, call your Platinum Travel Service on +44 (0) 1273 576 454.
1.Current International Airline Program Partners: Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air Europa, Emirates, Etihad Airways, United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta.
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 programme.
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:
•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 programme. You will be advised of any applicable dates at the time of booking;
•IAP tickets must be purchased through the Platinum Travel service and must be charged to a valid American Express Platinum Card which is in good standing;
•The Platinum Cardmember who purchases the ticket(s) must be one of the travellers;
•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 travellers to insure themselves against travel risks. Travellers 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 Cardmembers 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.