✈ Amex Increases Authorized User Fees, American Adds 4 Routes to Europe & More News From TPG ✈

Also: What to know about cruising during hurricane season August 17, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Fee increases by Summer Hull, Director of Content [TPG | Hero Image] There’s bad news out this morning for travelers who like to share some of the benefits afforded by [The Platinum Card® from American Express]( with additional cardholders on their account. Until now, the annual fee to have authorized users for a Platinum card was $175 per year for up to three authorized user accounts. But unfortunately, that fee is now increasing to $195 each year ... per additional authorized user account. For those accounts that have three additional authorized users, what did cost $175 total per year will now cost $585 each year once the new fee increase takes effect. Being an authorized user on a Platinum card became increasingly important this year as many Platinum cardholders [lost the ability to bring complimentary guests]( into the Amex Centurion Lounge network. However, since authorized users could still enter on their own additional card, that was a good way to ensure your regular travel partners could enjoy the lounge with you without paying the $50 per person guest fee each time. With this fee increase, you’ll now need to crunch the numbers for your authorized users to see if it is still worth it to pay the higher fee each year or if perhaps that money is better used going toward their own Platinum card accounts or an occasional guest fee to visit the lounges. Additional Amex Platinum changes related to the up to $240 annual digital entertainment credit and the spending required to earn the welcome bonus were also announced today. Check out our [full story on today’s Platinum card changes]( including some early analysis on if it is still worth it to pay the increased fees for additional cardholders. - [Why you should add authorized users on your Amex Platinum card]( - [How to maximize the benefits of the Amex Platinum card]( - [Analyzing upcoming fee increases and changes to the Citi AAdvantage Executive card]( For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum, [click here](. Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( With Delta Vacations, you can earn up to 10,000 bonus miles and get at least 15% more from your miles to any destination at any time. Terms apply. 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