In a move to streamline bookings and boost card member benefits, Amex drops flight and hotel bundles powered by Expedia
Jul 17, 2025
American Express Travel will officially discontinue its bundled flight and hotel vacation packages on July 31, ending a 20-year run that began with Travelocity (now part of Expedia). Though no official explanation was posted publicly, insiders report that the decision supports a broader effort to overhaul the booking experience and improve value for card members.
Key takeaways
- End of bundled packages: As of July 31, American Express Travel will no longer offer flight + hotel vacation packages.
- User experience overhaul: The change is part of a broader redesign aimed at creating a more seamless booking journey for users.
- Benefit optimization: Card members weren’t receiving full travel perks—such as $100 Fine Hotels & Resorts credits or access to discounted International Airline Program fares—when booking packages, reducing overall value.
- Minimal financial impact: Only a small percentage of Amex card members used these packages, so the decision is not expected to significantly impact revenue.
- No fallout with Expedia: Expedia will continue powering supply and technology for American Express Travel; the partnership remains intact.
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