The Amex Business Platinum card, with a $695 annual fee, is the most expensive credit card that I have ever applied for. When I signed up for the card, the sign up bonus was 190,000 Membership Rewards points after $15,000 spend in the first three months. So what are the … Read more
The expanded American Express Centurion Lounge at Sea-Tac International Airport opened in February, 2023 in the Central Terminal. Despite its 14,000 square feet, during my Friday evening visit it was incredibly crowded. Still it is a much needed update from the previous Centurion Studio in SEA. The Central Terminal at … Read more
Amex Offers are promotions that you can add to your card so that when a purchase is made, you receive either a statement credit or Membership Rewards points. Recently there was an offer for Hyatt’s Independent Collection Brands, including JdV, Unbound, and Destinations. The offer was “Spend $400 or more, … Read more
Credit Cards I’m Keeping The credit card world has changed a lot since I started accumulating sign up bonuses about six years ago. Banks have cut down on the ability to churn (open a card, get the bonus, close it, then reopen it for another sign up bonus). The pandemic … Read more
American Express Lounge Melbourne Airport The American Express Lounge, opened in early 2018 at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Terminal 2 with the International departures. It is run by Plaza Premium Lounges. Those with Platinum cards, no matter the country of issue, are able to access the lounge. Most … Read more
American Express is known for their network of airport lounges. From time to time Amex will also set up temporary lounges at or near events that they are sponsoring. Twice I have been to a floating lounge they set up in Seattle. I am currently in Sydney during the Vivid … Read more