Why it matters
Affects 6 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...). Card-issuer angle via American Express.
What happened
The American Express Business Gold Card is removing FedEx from its list of eligible merchants for the 4x Flexible Business Credit category. This change takes effect on October 1, 2026. Cardholders will no longer earn the boosted 4x points on eligible FedEx purchases made through this specific category
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