American Express debuted a co-branded airport lounge at YUL Montréal-Trudeau in partnership with Aspire Executive Lounges, per a press release. All eyes are on Amex as the Platinum card refresh draws near. Amid a steady drip of card teases, it’s no surprise that international locations are getting extra love from the issuer: International consumer card volume increased 15% YoY per Q2 earnings, over double US card volume. Strengthening its rewards to align with international cardholders’ taste has huge return value for Amex.

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