The Amex Offers program has just rolled out a great new targeted offer for the purchase of ITA Airways flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning travel to Europe. We’ve seen this offer a few times before over the years, and it’s nice to see it return.
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Spend $1,250+ with ITA Airways, save $225
With a new targeted Amex Offers deal, you can earn a $225 statement credit when you spend $1,250 or more with ITA Airways by July 31, 2026.
There are some terms to be aware of:
- The flight needs to be booked directly through the ITA Airways website or app
- The flight needs to originate in the United States and be charged in USD
- While you need to book by July 31, 2026, it’s okay if you travel on subsequent dates
- The offer is not valid for purchases by phone, at terminals, lounges, or onboard flights
It’s possible that there’s also a version of the offer for 22,500 bonus Membership Rewards points if spending $1,250+. If so, I’d definitely prefer that offer, since I value Amex points at 1.7 cents each, so those points would be worth $382.50 to me.
Ideally you’ll see this offer on the Amex Platinum
This offer is targeted, though it’s possible you’ll see it on multiple of your Amex cards. If so, I’d highly recommend registering your Amex Platinum Card for this offer. That’s because the Amex Platinum offers 5x points on airfare purchased directly with airlines.
I value Membership Rewards points at 1.7 cents each, so to me those points alone are worth an incremental 8.5% return. On top of that, the Amex Platinum offers valuable travel protection, should you experience irregular operations.
In other words, if you took advantage of this offer with the Amex Platinum Card for a $1,250 ticket, you’d receive a total of 6,250 points, plus you’d get a $225 statement credit. By my valuation, that’s a return of $331.25 on $1,250 of spending with ITA Airways, which is excellent.
Bottom line
There’s currently a targeted Amex Offers deal that can save you money on an ITA Airways trip. Specifically, you can save $225 when spending $1,250+ directly with ITA Airways. If you’re planning travel on the Italian flag carrier in the near future, this has the potential to be a great deal.
Were you targeted for this Amex Offers deal, and if so, do you plan on taking advantage of it?
ITA has just brought back into service one of their old Alitalia A330-200 planes. It does not appear to have the new ITA interiors, meaning a disappointing business class product. It is flying on multiple transatlantic routes this summer.
Made my heart stop for a second ….:)
Yesterday, June 1st, spent $5,200 on two ITA tickets with my amex plat…. But originating in BKK and Looks like i wasn’t targeted anyway.