Aer Lingus and Aerolineas Argentinas join a prestigious roster of airlines that participate in the Platinum Card International Airline Program, including Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alitalia, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Continental Airlines, Iberia, LanChile, Lufthansa, SAS, and SwissAir. These carriers provide extensive coverage to exotic locations such as Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Far East and the Pacific Islands as well as to Europe, Mexico and New Zealand. Platinum Card members may take advantage of the complimentary companion tickets as often as they like. There is a maximum of one complimentary companion ticket per trip, per Platinum Card member traveling. The companion ticket must have the same itinerary as the cardmember, and travel must originate from the United States within one of the three distinct travel periods and be completed by April 30, 1999.
Carriers participate in one or all three of the travel periods.
The exclusive International Airline Program, one of the Platinum Card's most popular features, allows cardmembers to maximize their travel experiences by bringing a companion on trips at no additional cost. Since the program's inception in 1993, thousands of Platinum Card members have enjoyed the unique benefits of the International Airline Program for their business and leisure travels. Cardmembers can also enjoy exceptional benefits for their cruising and active vacations through the Platinum Card Cruise Privileges and Platinum Destinations programs. American Express is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards , Travelers Cheques, travel , financial planning , investment products , insurance and international banking.