Are you an American Express Platinum customer? get free Volare Premium status (or qualifying points)
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If you are a careful reader of TFC you will know that if there is scrounging to be done, we are the first to tell you how to do it. Today I want to talk about a promotion launched yesterday by American Express. only for Platinum cardholders in its different declinations, a kind of Status Match with the program Volare.
The double promotion
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The offer is valid until November 5, 2023 exclusively for holders of American Express Platinum Card, American Express Platinum Business Card, American Express Platinum Credit Card and American Express Platinum Corporate Card.
Of course, if you are not yet a starter this time to apply for the card and maximize the benefits with this promo as well.
If you do not have premium status in ITA Airways' loyalty program, you will have the opportunity to be promoted to the second highest level of the Italian flag carrier's frequent flyer program. Until January 10, 2024, you will then have access to ITA Airways lounges. and all the other benefits such as bonus point accumulation, free seat selection on board, priority boarding, and even some perks when flying with other Skyteam carriers.
On the other hand, if you already hold Premium status or higher, Platinum holders will be able to Redeem a bonus of 15 thousand qualifying points to obtain/renew status throughout 2024. This is a very generous gift considering that 60 thousand qualifying points are needed to obtain/renew premium status. To facilitate the procedure, the following has also been arranged A small guide explaining how to activate the promo.
In conclusion
A truly "original" promo and that I had never read about in other markets or with other companies. If the status match is a smart choice and at (almost) zero cost, definitely generous the gift of qualifying points also because there is no obligation to purchase or other related activity, it is a real gift and as our grandparents taught us don't look a gift horse in the mouth.