A quiet day, with one story that touches advisor income: Amex and ASTA

The American Society of Travel Advisors has petitioned American Express to give advisors back access to its Privileges programs. Advisors reach those programs through RezSaver, and American Express has shut them out of booking them there.

What it means commercially: Privileges bookings are a value-add for luxury honeymoon and destination wedding clients who carry Amex cards. They are also likely a commission-bearing channel, so losing access can cost both the client perk and advisor revenue. The source summary doesn't give a restoration timeline or say whether Amex has responded.

What to do now:

• Expect clients with Amex cards to ask about workarounds, and set expectations about perks you can no longer book.
• Check which of your current honeymoon and wedding bookings relied on Privileges, and flag any at risk.
• Follow ASTA's petition if you want to lobby alongside the association.