DFolks- can we upgrade corporate Amex to platinum ?

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Hey bainie, rough week? You sound like you work at D and OP works at Bain.

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Unless you're SM you have to pay for it out of pocket

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OP, if you travel through locations with centurion lounges, yes

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@OP you're a M and it's $350 more than green, if you want it buy it. Does this require a vote? Should we weigh in on other elements of your household budget?

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#typicalBain

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Nah good week. Just think calling out silly questions is needed. You make what $200K as a M at D with no weekly expenses and you are asking for strangers to weigh in on whether you should spend $350 on a credit card to get free lounge access and a few additional points on meals since you don't book directly with airlines. The answer seems pretty obvious but maybe I'm missing the pearls of wisdom from others on this thread?

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Mr Bain- we book flights using Amex card

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I am M. Traveling 2 locations every week.. is it worth paying extra??

Yeah answering basic math questions for Deloitte "strategy" consultants...you must save your ideas for clients

My super talented Bain consultant.. Question was for D folks if it's worth getting platinum.. why do you poke your nose here

But not Amex travel right? Which means the bonus points don't apply since they require direct booking with an airline or Amex travel.

I appreciate the delta sky club access during flight cancellations!

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