Published: October 12, 2011
American Express Corporate Platinum Card Boosts Benefits for Business Travelers
NEW YORK - (BUSINESS WIRE) - American Express today announced two new benefits to the American Express
Corporate Platinum Card to help business travelers get through airports
quickly and stay connected during flights. Free Global Entry membership
and complimentary Gogo in-flight Wi-Fi sessions join a
robust list of premier benefits and rewards designed for companies
seeking to balance comfort, ease and productivity for their executive
business travelers while simultaneously reducing corporate expenses.
Free Global Entry Membership
With Global Entry, there's no need to wait in long passport lines when
re-entering the U.S. This U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
program streamlines the international arrivals process for pre-approved,
low-risk travelers upon arrival in the U.S. Global Entry is offered at
20 major airports nationwide and at major airports in Canada where CBP
pre-clearance services are available.
Benefit details include:
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Card members apply for Global Entry membership at www.globalentry.gov,
use the Corporate Platinum Card to pay the $100 application fee, and
then receive a statement credit covering the fee.
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The Global Entry membership is valid for five years.
Gogo
In-flight Wi-Fi
Gogo is the leading provider of in-flight Wi-Fi and offers Internet
connectivity on nearly 1,200 airplanes flying routes in the continental
United States. Participating airlines include Air Canada, AirTran
Airways, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier
Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America Airlines.
Benefit details include:
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Card members use their Corporate Platinum Card to purchase a Gogo
Flight Pass, good for Gogo access on one flight, and then receive a
statement credit covering the cost.
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Corporate Platinum Card members are eligible to receive 10 statement
credits each calendar year.
"Business travelers have no time to waste. They're on the go 24/7, and
are constantly looking for ways to save time and be more efficient,"
said Jaromir Divilek, Senior Vice President, Global Product Development,
American Express Global Corporate Payments. "These new benefits will
ease their time on the road, and, at the same time, benefit the
corporation by encouraging card usage and aiding expense management
across the organization."
The American Express Corporate Platinum Card features a wide
range of existing benefits, including airline and hotel discounts,
airport club access, complimentary Priority PassTM Select
membership, concierge services, roadside assistance, and baggage
insurance. For more information, please visit: www.americanexpress.com/corporateplatinumcard.
About American Express Global Corporate Payments
Through its Global Corporate Payments group, American Express provides
payments solutions to mid-sized companies and large corporations
worldwide. The Company offers a full range of products and services to
meet clients' travel and entertainment and B2B spending needs, including
the Corporate Card and Corporate Purchasing Card. It issues
local-currency commercial cards in more than 40 countries, and
International Dollar Corporate Cards in an additional 100+ countries.
For more information, visit www.americanexpress.com/corporate.
About American Express
American Express is a global services company, providing customers with
access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build
business success. Learn more at www.americanexpress.com.

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