A friend just forwarded an email he received from Amex:
We are writing to give you advance notice of changes to your travel benefits and to remind you about other valuable features of your Platinum Card.
As of March 22, 2014, Platinum Card Members will no longer receive complimentary access to American Airlines® Admirals Club lounges and US Airways® Club locations.
We recognize the inconvenience this may cause you as someone who travels frequently, so we have included you in a special offer. You will receive up to $200 in statement credits toward American Airlines and US Airways incidental fees charged to your Card from March 22, 2014 to December 31, 2014.1 You can use these credits toward:
- Membership fees in the Admirals Club program and US Airways Club
- One-day passes to Admirals Club lounges and US Airways Clubs
- Other American Airlines and US Airways incidental fees like baggage fees or flight change fees
There’s no enrollment required, and purchases made by both the Basic and Additional Card Members on the Card account are eligible for the promotion. These statement credits are in addition to the $200 Airline Fee Credit benefit already included in your Membership.
The Great Devaluation continues…
I have the business version of this card, gonna send them a secure message to see what they offer me, will update here with the results…
I too have the biz version, but chose an airline other than us/aa. Will they send me a similar email?
Not sure, there’s a good dicussion over at FT about what offers people are receiving:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-express-membership-rewards/1212757-aa-us-lounge-access-going-away-march-22-2014-a.html