Amex Platinum Bonus Could Reach 185K; Emirates Introduces New Mileage Expiration Rule

Unconfirmed reports suggest that American Express (AMEX) may introduce a new welcome bonus for its Platinum Card, potentially offering up to 185,000 Membership Rewards points. This would be a significant increase from any existing bonus.

The rumored offer is still in the testing phase, and it's unclear if or when it will become official. However, travel enthusiasts may want to act quickly if they're interested in taking advantage of this potential perk.

Separately, Emirates has announced that it will switch to a three-year mileage expiration rule starting June 2027. This means that Skywards members with inactive accounts will lose their miles faster than before, unless they engage in activity through Emirates or partner flights.