Have you checked the price of a round-trip airfare to Asia or Africa lately?
The annual fee could pay for itself with discounts for hotel rooms, car rentals, and airfare.
Participating in one the American Express travel rewards program can a great way to earn points that can be redeemed for airfare, hotel stays, car rental and other vacation and business travel related expenses.
Once you redeem enough miles, you can cash in your mile rewards for discounts on airfare, free tickets or discounts on participating hotels.
Free airline miles or cheaper airfare can make a card particularly attractive.