Summary
American Express is changing its travel booking protections by expanding the Trip Cancel Guard program for certain card members. This new benefit allows travelers to cancel or change flights for any reason up to two days before departure and get back up to 75% of the nonrefundable costs. These changes help travelers deal with uncertainties and align with a trend among premium credit cards to offer more travel benefits.
Key Facts
- American Express is expanding its Trip Cancel Guard program for cardholders.
- The program offers the flexibility to cancel or change flights up to two days before departure.
- Cardholders can get up to 75% of their nonrefundable costs back.
- Eligible members can buy this benefit at least five days before travel.
- The benefit applies to flights bought on AmexTravel.com or directly on American Express's website.
- American Express also made recent changes to its Platinum Card, increasing the annual fee and adding more perks.
- The company aims to stay competitive in the luxury card market with these updates.
- New offers are also available for dining and lifestyle benefits for cardholders in Spain.
