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American Express Sets Sept. 18 iOS Launch for New Amex Travel App

The iOS debut centers on digital Centurion Lounge waitlists with estimated wait times to curb overcrowding.

Overview

  • Card members will be able to view wait-time estimates and join Centurion Lounge waitlists from their phones, receiving notifications when space opens.
  • The app consolidates destination inspiration, trip planning tools, and booking for flights, hotels, and car rentals, with embedded card benefits to streamline checkout.
  • Amex Passport introduces customizable digital travel stamps stored as unique tokens on a public blockchain that users can share on social media or via text.
  • An Android release will follow in the coming weeks as Amex adds features like personalized hotel recommendations and integrated benefit tracking.
  • The launch aligns with a premium push that includes more than 400 newly added hotels to Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, now totaling 3,100+ properties across 114 countries, and a teased refresh of the Platinum and Business Platinum cards on Sept. 18.