Tennis fans with an eye on finding 2024 US Open tickets this year, rejoice! Your Amex card lets you beat the crowds and grab the tickets you want.
Don’t have an Amex card? Here’s the one I suggest.
It was the first travel card I ever opened, the first bonus that sent me flying around the world for pennies, and the first perk-laden product to have me shimmying into lounges in every corner of the globe. I was hooked on points and miles after opening the card.
🤩 What’s the deal?
Tickets for the renowned tennis tournament officially go on sale June 3, but American Express cardholders can opt to grab theirs a few days earlier between May 28 at 9 AM and June 1 at 11:59 PM. Cardholders can purchase a maximum of sixteen tickets per day–eight for the morning session and eight for the evening rounds.
It’s a big deal for fans, as navigating the rabble of tennis fans can be a frustrating experience. Narrowing down the pool makes those center-court dreams a little more realistic.
🎾 Any other perks?
Details haven’t been announced, but Amex cardholders will also get access to the on-site Amex lounges, with the Centurion lounge only open to holders of the card I mentioned earlier and Amex’s ultra-exclusive card. They’ll also enjoy free bag check, an in-ear radio, and access to the Amex shop.
It’s an ace deal. (Pun intended).
The Platinum Card® from American Express
80,000 Membership Rewards® Points
after you spend $8,000 on purchases in your first 6 months of card membership
The Amex Platinum was once the sole dominating force in the luxury credit card space. While it now faces some stiff competition, it still offers unbeatable perks like unprecedented airport lounge access, elite status at Hilton and Marriott, and some outstanding statement credits making the mammoth $695 worth it for some.
PROS
- The Amex Platinum’s typical intro bonus of 80,000 points is massive in itself. It’s worth $800 when spent directly through Amex’s travel portal on flights and hotels, which is already stellar. But when transferred to a partner, it’s very possible to squeeze over $1,600 or more in value.
- The Platinum has a slew of top-tier benefits, like Priority Pass, which gives the cardholder access to thousands of airport lounges and restaurants around the world, as well as Amex’s own Centurion lounges which are known for the high-quality (and free) food and cocktails. Other perks include up to $200 in Uber credits, up to $200 in airline fee credits (given in statement credits), up to $240 in digital streaming credits, up to $200 towards hotel bookings (given in statement credits) with Amex’s Fine Hotels and Resorts (2 night minimum stay required), and more. Enrollment is required for select benefits.
- A number of statement credits spanning multiple industries can build even more value into the card, including free stays when applied strategically.
- The Amex concierge is an underutilized benefit that can transform a trip by helping book hard-to-find dinner reservations or show tickets.
CONS
- The $695 annual fee is brutally high. Too high for many that can’t, or don’t want to take full advantage of its benefits.
- Points-earning rates are low unless spending directly on flights or with the Amex Portal.
- Some of the benefits, like travel credits, are more limited and are harder to use than competing cards’ offerings.
Annual Fee: $695 | Terms Apply | Rates & Fees
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