When it comes to travel credit cards, the American Express is considered one of the first major rewards card. Its main benefit is in the lounges it offers and the discounts and rewards. Purchasing aircraft tickets directly will gain 5X points, but for most purchases you will only get 1X.
- 80,000-125,000 bonus points with $8,000 in spending in the first 6 months.
- $695 annual fee (Additional Authorized Users cost $195)
- Earn unlimited 5x points per dollar for flights booked directly with airlines
- Earn unlimited 5x points per dollar spent on hotels booked via AmexTravel.com
- Earn unlimited 1x points per dollar spent on everything else
- $100 TSA PreCheck® credit every 4 years
- Unlimited visits to Delta SkyClub in 2024 and 6 visits in 2025 unless spending is 75k
- Unlimited visits numerous Lounges per year
- Priority Pass™ Lounge Membership
- $200 Annual Airline Fee Credit
- $200 Hotel Credit
- $200 Uber Cash
- $189 CLEAR® Plus Credit
- Marriott Bonvoy® Gold Elite Status
- Hilton HHonors® Gold Status
- $240 Digital Entertainment Credit
- Walmart+ Monthly Membership Credit
- Other various benefits
