re: Not real sure there is much everyday benefit to these Amex cards.

I don’t use my cards for building wealth. That’s a dumb quote because the premise is idiotic that it is anything more beyond a service.

The points are lagniappe. Like I said, the Amex benefits are on point under normal circumstances if you’re traveling. They’ve been the most seamless thus far. I don’t think I’ll ever get a ton of points only spending $50-70,000 per year. Maybe that’s enough for one international flight per year? Maybe not.