http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Amex-Travel-2x-points-question/m-p/1609486#M443481 <p>Yes you have to book through their travel site and although the rates are comparable you pay an extra 13.95 or something like that for the service.</p> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:30:05 GMT EmpressLuv 2012-09-26T15:30:05Z http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Amex-Travel-2x-points-question/m-p/1609044#M443346 <p>it has to be booked through the american express website right? </p><p> </p><p>as in i cant book from anywhere it has to be directly throught them? amex.com travel. etc...</p> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:21:44 GMT http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Amex-Travel-2x-points-question/m-p/1609044#M443346 creditnocash 2012-09-26T05:21:44Z http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Amex-Travel-2x-points-question/m-p/1609332#M443431 As I understand it, yes. They seem to have comparable rates in my limited experience. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:24:06 GMT http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Amex-Travel-2x-points-question/m-p/1609332#M443431 ramblin_wreck08 2012-09-26T14:24:06Z http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Amex-Travel-2x-points-question/m-p/1609486#M443481 <p>Yes you have to book through their travel site and although the rates are comparable you pay an extra 13.95 or something like that for the service.</p> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:30:05 GMT http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Amex-Travel-2x-points-question/m-p/1609486#M443481 EmpressLuv 2012-09-26T15:30:05Z http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Amex-Travel-2x-points-question/m-p/1610256#M443742 <p>At first it seems like a good deal, but I find that you can get better rates using other travel websites. The 2X points isn't really worth it unless you are spending tons. I usually just go for the cheapest rate online.</p> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:56:05 GMT http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Amex-Travel-2x-points-question/m-p/1610256#M443742 espnjunkie 2012-09-26T19:56:05Z