Jan 8, 2014, 8:56 am
Last edit by: mooper
Read this primer first
eGift Card (eCert) details
For other airlines: AS Thread | B6 Thread | HA Thread | UA Thread | WN Thread
- In the Amex Membership Rewards family, both the Consumer and Business versions of the Platinum and Centurion cards qualify for a $200 airline credit. The Premier Rewards Gold (PRG) card is eligible for a $100 airline credit.
- You must click here to select Delta as your enrolled airline before you make a reimbursable purchase, else the benefit won't apply. The feature is activated immediately upon airline designation.
- If you've selected DL in the past and don't wish to change airlines, there's no need to select again; current selection rolls into future years until modified.
- Reported reimbursed incidental charges have included baggage and other service fees, award and change fees (incl standby, SDC), taxes, in-flight purchases (not WiFi), lounge access fees, EC upgrade (seat assignment) fees, priority boarding fees, Delta mileage booster fees, and DL eGift Cards/eCerts (see section below). Charges not posted by Delta (e.g., partners) are not eligible. Note that the Global Entry fee reimbursement is a separate benefit in addition to the $200 Delta incidentals reimbursement.The T&Cs state the eligible charges, but YMMV, so don't call and ask.
- The credit is per account, not per card. If the main account has authorized users with additional cards, eligible charges may still be made on those cards, but they'll count jointly towards the same account limit.
- Credits are capped per calendar year, meaning you could tap the full amount on Dec 31st and again on Jan 1st in the extreme. Transaction date, not posting date, determines the year.
- You will get a partial credit to bring your total annual reimbursements to the limit exactly if a qualifying charge takes you past the limit.
- Credit posting delays range from several business days (typical) to several weeks (seen in Oct 2015). The T&Cs state that it could take up to four weeks, so wait at least that long before worrying, and certainly don't contact Amex prematurely. After four weeks, if you've read this Wiki carefully and posted here seeking assistance but the credit still has not arrived, consider chatting with Amex online. Politely mention the "Delta extras" you thought would be reimbursed within four weeks and they'll handle it.
eGift Card (eCert) details
- Delta eGift Cards (eCerts) qualify for reimbursement. The name on the eCerts doesn't matter and need not match your card, but you must purchase using an eligible Amex card and meet the other criteria detailed in this Wiki.
- Denominations over $50 will not generate the credit. Multiple $50 eCerts will. The smallest denomination available is $50.
- To order, use this direct link to the eGift cert order page, or navigate via Delta.com>Shop>eGift Certificate.
- No need to place separate orders using multiple carts/checkouts. By adding multiple certs to one order (e.g., 4 x $50), even though they are in the same cart, the certs will post as separate transactions and still generate a credit for each.
- eCert purchases may initially authorize (show pending) as ticket purchases before posting to (finalize on) your statement. Multiple-eCert orders may authorize the combined value as a single pending ticket purchase. Don't worry. They will later post as separate eCert charges in the qualifying amounts.
- eCerts are generated instantly, but the codes are not valid for use until 72 hours after purchase, so don't order expecting to use them in a pinch.
- A maximum of three eCerts may be redeemed per online transaction. Splitting a round-trip into two one-ways will allow you to use additional eCerts.
For other airlines: AS Thread | B6 Thread | HA Thread | UA Thread | WN Thread
Airline fee $200/$100 reimbursement reports: DL only [2011 - 2015]
Nov 1, 2014, 4:38 pm
#646
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,677
Nov 11, 2014, 9:47 am
#647
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 4
I purchased 4 eCerts at $50 each, payment posted on 11/7. No credit received to my account as of yet (11/11).
I also signed up for Global Entry, and the payment ($100) posted on 11/3; I have not received credit for this either.
This is a new Platinum card, received number on 11/3, maybe that's why it's taking so long.
I also signed up for Global Entry, and the payment ($100) posted on 11/3; I have not received credit for this either.
This is a new Platinum card, received number on 11/3, maybe that's why it's taking so long.
Nov 12, 2014, 6:24 am
#648
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FL, but want to Expatriate to SE Asia ASAP
Programs: WN,DL,AA,UA,B6,more!
Posts: 810
I purchased 4 eCerts at $50 each, payment posted on 11/7. No credit received to my account as of yet (11/11).
I also signed up for Global Entry, and the payment ($100) posted on 11/3; I have not received credit for this either.
This is a new Platinum card, received number on 11/3, maybe that's why it's taking so long.
I also signed up for Global Entry, and the payment ($100) posted on 11/3; I have not received credit for this either.
This is a new Platinum card, received number on 11/3, maybe that's why it's taking so long.
Nov 13, 2014, 3:08 pm
#649
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta Gold, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, UA Gold (status match)
Posts: 777
Are people still having luck? I just called Amex to see if an upgrade fee was reimbursable and was told it is not..and asked about giftcards and also given a "no."
Nov 13, 2014, 3:10 pm
#650
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,746
The first rule of Flyertalk is you do not call the airlines/hotels/CC companies to discuss tips you learned about on Flyertalk.
Nov 13, 2014, 3:12 pm
#651
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,970
Nov 13, 2014, 3:12 pm
#652
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta Gold, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, UA Gold (status match)
Posts: 777
Many thanks. I followed the instructions so I will post if it credits out.
Nov 13, 2014, 4:28 pm
#653
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Northern NM
Programs: DL 2MM DM, SPG Gold, HH Gold, Hyatt Diamond, IC Plat AMB
Posts: 180
This may not interest everyone here, but onboard donation to Delta Breast Cancer Research was credited to my account. $100.00
Nov 15, 2014, 12:11 am
#654
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 43
Bought 4x $50 eCerts on Nov 4th, was reimbursed on Nov 13th.
Nov 16, 2014, 7:46 am
#655
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1
I bought two $50 eCerts 11/7 credits showed up on 11/16...Thanks FT!
Nov 22, 2014, 12:40 pm
#656
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta Gold, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, UA Gold (status match)
Posts: 777
Bought 2 $50 e-certs on Nov 10, credits showed up today. Just did another 2 $50s.
My husband just signed up for an amex platinum and it came in the mail the other day. Does anyone know if he is entitled to airline credit this year for the full $200? Or is it prorated? If the full amount, I'll probably try more on his card.
My husband just signed up for an amex platinum and it came in the mail the other day. Does anyone know if he is entitled to airline credit this year for the full $200? Or is it prorated? If the full amount, I'll probably try more on his card.
Nov 22, 2014, 5:34 pm
#657
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,857
Bought 2 $50 e-certs on Nov 10, credits showed up today. Just did another 2 $50s.
My husband just signed up for an amex platinum and it came in the mail the other day. Does anyone know if he is entitled to airline credit this year for the full $200? Or is it prorated? If the full amount, I'll probably try more on his card.
My husband just signed up for an amex platinum and it came in the mail the other day. Does anyone know if he is entitled to airline credit this year for the full $200? Or is it prorated? If the full amount, I'll probably try more on his card.
Nov 25, 2014, 10:31 pm
#658
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Natl Exec
Posts: 449
4x$50 ecerts Nov 8. Amex credited back on Nov 16. Still good so far!
As for the Wiki: I have been able to use 3 ecerts + cc to purchase tickets. Is the Wiki incorrect?
As for the Wiki: I have been able to use 3 ecerts + cc to purchase tickets. Is the Wiki incorrect?
Last edited by NYCflip; Nov 25, 2014 at 10:36 pm
Nov 26, 2014, 6:25 am
#659
Join Date: May 2013
Location: RMS
Programs: DL Plat, UA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Credit Card Diamond
Posts: 8,802
Nov 26, 2014, 8:19 am
#660
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Natl Exec
Posts: 449
Hmmm, I recall being able to do the same last year (December) also. 3 ecerts + cc.