International Airline Program
Fly premium, without paying a premium
As a Platinum Cardmember®, you will receive exclusive access to lower airfares on international premium class tickets when you book with the International Airline Program. Plus earn Membership Rewards® Points and get air miles as you typically would when you book at American Express Travel.
Book flights with the International Airline Program
in three easy steps
Step 1: Log In
To explore International Airline Program flights, first log-in to your American Express account.
Step 2: Search Flights
Use the booking tool to search First Class, Business Class and Premium Economy Fares.
Step 3: Book Trip
Look out for the International Airline Program banner, across selected flights for great value premium fares.
Book now with the International Airline Program
More about the Amex International Airline Program
Discounts are available on International First, Business, and Premium Economy Class tickets booked through the International Airline Program at American Express Travel.
Use Membership Rewards Points to pay all or part of your fare. You’ll also earn points every time you book.
Earn air miles for some of our valued partners when you book an International Airline Program flight. Even when you Pay with Points, you'll still earn air miles.
Travel with friends and family and benefit from lower fares for you and up to 7 additional travellers (8 total travellers max) to over 180 destinations around the world when you book with the International Airline Program.
Now with 11 world class international airlines
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Use Points the Way You Want
Earn points for every Rupee you spend on qualifying purchases. You can even use your Points to pay all or part of your next trip.
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Access exclusive benefits with an average total value of 44,300 INR* when you book with Fine Hotels + Resorts, including guaranteed 4pm late check-out, free breakfast & more.
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Frequently Asked Quesions:
The International Airline Program provides exclusive discounted fares to Platinum and Centurion Members who are flying on one of the participating partners departing from India to one of their international destinations. If you are not seeing International Airline Program flights in your search results, the particular airline does not fly from an India gateway to that destination, or the flight/seats may not be available.
Discounts are offered on all First, Business, and Premium Economy class tickets with participating carriers, and are offered on refundable, restricted, and non-refundable fare types.
The Cardmember may choose to travel alone or bring up to 7 additional travelers (8 total travelers max). The Cardmember must be traveling in order for all passengers to receive the discount.
The International Airline Program includes flexible payment options like Pay with Points for partial or full payment. You will have the opportunity to select your payment option during the booking process.
International Airline Program (IAP)
Terms and Conditions
- Current International Airline Program Partners: Air France, Air India, Delta Airlines, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, KLM Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.
- American Express reserves the rights to change these conditions from time to time with 21 days prior notice and/or to discontinue the whole program.
- Airlines reserve the right to change, cancel or restrict flight operations without notice. IAP is subject to the terms and conditions of each participating carrier. American Express does not guarantee that seats or tickets will be available. Cabins of service and discounts vary by airline and route. Discounts are applicable to adult fares however some airlines extend savings to child fares.
- Any travel on non-participating airlines must be ticketed and paid for separately and is not part of the IAP. Certain code share or flights on the worldwide partners of the participating airlines may not apply.
- Certain IAP airlines or non-participating airlines impose restrictions such as ticketing time limit on advance booking to indicate a timeline for ticketing upon making your reservations. For each individual airline Terms & Conditions, please check with the Platinum Travel Service for details.
- American Express acts only as an agent for travel service providers and does not own or operate any airline or means of transportation. American Express is not liable for service deficiencies on the part of airlines or other service providers, including but not limited to: accidents and injuries; delays; changes in routes or itineraries; loss, theft or damages to possessions. American Express strongly advises travelers to insure themselves against travel risks. Travelers are responsible for ensuring that they have valid documentation and for complying with the health, customs, currency and other laws of any country they enter or attempt to enter.
- IAP is available to Platinum Cardmembers from a variety of participating airlines each with specifically designated ports of departure and arrival. Please refer to the Platinum Travel Service for details of participating airlines, applicable routing and timetables and fares in force at any particular time.
- Valid for American Express Centurion and Platinum cardmembers only. A maximum of 8 tickets can be purchased per cardmember per transaction.
11. Other International Airline Program Terms & Conditions may apply.
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