Amex adds Airbnb bookings to travel portal (cnbc.com)

American Express is adding more than 1 million Airbnb listings to its Amex Travel rewards platform and letting cardholders earn Membership Rewards points on prepaid bookings. Consumer and Business Platinum cardholders earn five times the points, Consumer Classic Green cardholders earn three times, and other eligible rewards members earn two times. Platinum members can also apply their $600 annual lodging credit to Airbnb Luxe stays and get a new $250 statement credit on eligible Airbnb Experiences after a Luxe booking. Members cannot yet redeem points to pay for Airbnb stays.