NEW YORK -- American Express unveiled a product for senior
corporate executives called the Corporate Platinum Card.
The card is designed to provide cardholders with an elite level
of travel-related services while at the same time keeping their
spending patterns within individual corporate travel policies.
"The Corporate Platinum Card is designed for America's most
demanding business travelers," said Ed Gilligan, president,
American Express Corporate Services. "The benefits and services
increase travelers' convenience and comfort, and they provide an
expanded level of protection needed for traveling around the
world."
The card, which has a $300 annual fee, offers special perks for
cardholders, including:
Concierge services. A team of personal consultants to assist
with special requests and business activities.International airline program. Card members traveling overseas
on a first class or business class ticket using participating
airlines will receive a free companion ticket using the same
itinerary.Hotels, resorts and spas program. Free room upgrade,
continental breakfast, guaranteed late checkout and one additional
amenity at more than 300 participating luxury hotels around the
world.Fine dining program. Assistance in making reservations at more
than 200 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada.American Express Membership Rewards program. Free enrollment in
the program, which offers travel and other perks for frequent users
of the card.Airport club access. Free admission to Northwest, Continental
and TWA airport lounges.Car rental programs. Enrollment in premium rental programs at
Hertz, National, Budget and Avis.Cardholders also get $500,000 coverage when scheduled airline,
boat, train, bus, airport limousine or scheduled helicopter trips
are charged to the card.
Assistance is available for travel emergencies, such as
English-speaking medical and legal professionals. When necessary,
emergency evacuation is offered at no extra cost.
Beth Casteberry, director of shared travel services at Dun &
Bradstreet Corp. and IMS Health, said the card helps her company
retain travel data.
"Our executives, some of whom have preferred to use their
personal American Express Platinum Cards to charge T&E, can now
access many of the same benefits and services with the Corporate
Platinum Card," she said.
She said the new card gives the company more complete spending
data, which can be used to negotiate corporate rates and air fares
with suppliers. American Express, the largest issuer of corporate
charge cards in the world and the largest travel agency in the
U.S., has more than 75% of Fortune 500 companies as its business
travel customers.
More information on American Express' expense management
services is available at www.americanexpress.com/corporateservices.