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Pay for Flights with American Express

Book flights on 600+ airlines | Earn Membership Rewards | Secure & Simple

Can I Earn Airline Miles When I Pay with American Express?

Yes. When you book flights at Crystal Travel with your American Express card, you can still earn airline miles from your frequent flyer programme. Simply add your airline loyalty number during the checkout process.

This means you earn rewards on two fronts from the same booking:

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    Membership Rewards points from your American Express card

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    Frequent flyer miles from your chosen airline

Double-earning on a single flight booking is one of the biggest advantages of paying by card. It adds up quickly, especially if you fly regularly for business or leisure.

Earn Airline Miles

About American Express

American Express, often called Amex, is one of the world's most recognised financial services companies. Founded in 1850, it operates a global card payment network with over 100 million cards in active use across consumer, business, and corporate accounts.

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American Express is particularly well known for its Membership Rewards programme, which allows cardholders to earn points on everyday spending and redeem them for travel, hotels, shopping, dining, and experiences worldwide.

Amex cards are accepted in over 160 countries and across all major international airlines, making them one of the most reliable and widely used cards for travellers. The network is trusted for its strong fraud protection, dedicated customer service, and a range of travel-specific benefits that go well beyond those offered by standard credit or debit cards.

At Crystal Travel, we accept American Express for all flight bookings, giving Amex cardholders a smooth and rewarding experience from search to checkout.

Why Pay for Flights with American Express?

There are many good reasons to use your American Express card when booking flights. Here are the key benefits:

Earn Membership Rewards Points

Every time you pay for flights with your Amex card, you earn Membership Rewards points. Depending on your card, you can earn up to 5x points on eligible flight purchases. Points can be redeemed for future travel, hotels, shopping, and dining.

Built-in Travel Protection

When you pay for your flights with an eligible American Express card, you may be covered by trip cancellation insurance, trip delay cover, and baggage protection. This gives you added peace of mind when you travel.

Widely Accepted on 600+ Airlines

American Express is accepted for all flights available at Crystal Travel. Whether you are booking a short domestic flight or a long-haul international route, your Amex card works at checkout without any issues.

Safe and Secure Payments

American Express has strong fraud protection built in. Every payment is monitored in real time, and if something looks unusual, Amex will flag it before any loss occurs. You also benefit from Amex's buyer dispute resolution service if anything goes wrong with your booking.

No Complicated Steps

Paying with Amex at Crystal Travel is quick and straightforward. There are no unnecessary redirects or extra steps. Enter your card details, and your booking is confirmed within seconds.

How Do I Pay for Flights with My American Express Card?

Booking flights with American Express at Crystal Travel is simple. Here is how it works, step by step:

Flights

Search for your flight

Enter your departure city, destination, travel dates, and number of passengers. Click Search Flights.

Choose your flight

Browse available flights from 650+ airlines and pick the one that works best for you.

Enter your details

Enter your passenger names, contact email, and any other required travel details.

Select American Express

On the payment page, choose American Express as your payment method.

Travel Dates

Enter your card details

Type in your Amex card number, expiry date, and the security code from the back of your card.

Flexible Payments

Done, you are booked

Click Secure Payment. Your booking confirmation will be sent to your email instantly. Your flights are booked.

Which American Express Card is Best for Booking Flights?

Different Amex cards earn different rewards on travel spending. Here is a quick comparison to help you choose:

Amex Card Earn Rate on Flights Key Travel Perk
American Express Platinum Up to 5x Membership Rewards points Airport lounge access, international airline savings
American Express Gold 3x Membership Rewards points Strong everyday travel rewards card
American Express Green 3x Membership Rewards points Great entry-level travel card
Amex Business Platinum Up to 5x points via Amex Travel Points rebate on select flights

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use any American Express card to book flights at Crystal Travel?

Do I still earn airline miles when I pay with Amex?

Is American Express accepted on all airlines at Crystal Travel?

Can I pay part with points and part with my Amex card?

Are there any extra fees for paying with American Express?

Is it safe to pay for flights with American Express online?

What happens if my flight is cancelled?

Can I use American Express for international flight bookings?