Frequent Miler on the Air · Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Nick explains how he uses his American Express Business Platinum card to book Alaska flights at a favorable rate of 1.54 cents per mile. He also earns miles on these flights, making it an effective way to travel from the West Coast to New York City.
“And what I love doing is with the American Express Business Platinum, I can book Alaska, Alaska is my preferred airline, so I can book Alaska flights at a rate of 1.54 cents per mile.”
“And I earn miles on that flight.”
“So it's about a 2500 mile flight.”