Jan 8, 2014, 8:56 am
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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 27, 2015, 11:58 am
#1052
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Utah
Posts: 8
Data Point: I did 4 $50 gift cards 4 days ago on my platinum card, and they have already posted as credits. I did 2 $50 gift cards on my wife's gold card and they have been credited as well. No issues.
Nov 29, 2015, 11:50 am
#1053
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 24
I did this back in October and just figured that upgrades were covered like they are with the Ritz Carlton card, but apparently they are not. I just looked at my statement today and it was never reimbursed. I called AMEX and they said that if you upgrade from Coach to First it is not considered reimbursable, but if you upgrade to Economy Comfort Plus then it would be. Either way he said it was no problem to do it this once for me, but he just wanted to let me know going forward. So YMMV.
Nov 30, 2015, 7:30 pm
#1054
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 34
Don't know if I'll be flying much with Delta even though I selected it. Can the Amex Gold credit only be used for Delta e-certificates or inflight entertainment? There's no option to buy another gift card?
Nov 30, 2015, 7:40 pm
#1055
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
The e-certs ARE gift cards.
Dec 1, 2015, 8:02 am
#1057
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...s-ua-only.html
Dec 1, 2015, 2:31 pm
#1058
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 34
You can do this if if choose United, rather than Delta, as your carrier. See this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...s-ua-only.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...s-ua-only.html
Dec 1, 2015, 7:10 pm
#1059
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
Dec 2, 2015, 11:53 pm
#1061
Formerly known as James Flannery
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Alameda CA
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Platinum, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 30
I purchased some egift certificates with Delta and some have been closed meaning I can't use them anymore. I called Delta and was told they were closed for suspected fraudulent activity. Someone else tried to obtain the certificate numbers? Has anyone else ever had this happen? DId you have any luck getting them re-opened?
Dec 3, 2015, 11:48 am
#1062
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
Dec 6, 2015, 11:55 pm
#1063
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, MM, NR; HH Diamond, Bonvoy LT Gold, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond, others
Posts: 12,159
I purchased some egift certificates with Delta and some have been closed meaning I can't use them anymore. I called Delta and was told they were closed for suspected fraudulent activity. Someone else tried to obtain the certificate numbers? Has anyone else ever had this happen? DId you have any luck getting them re-opened?
Dec 7, 2015, 11:23 am
#1064
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Long Island, NY
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite/Lifetime Titanium, Delta Platinum Medallion, Hertz #1 Gold
Posts: 722
Dec 7, 2015, 1:53 pm
#1065
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Washington DC
Programs: Delta 1MM, Delta SM, United Silver, Amx Plat, Delta Amx Plat, Six-T Plat, IHG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 590
Plat Amex Credit on DL - help needed and a question
So I'm Platinum Medallion on DL and usually get Upgraded for free or I buy FC. I just rec'd the Amex Plat on 11/2 of this year. I've flown DL only twice since then. I am not scheduled to fly DL anymore this year and I need to use the credit before 12/31 (or loose it). Rather then pointing me to a long thread, can anyone tell me of any use I might have for the credit if I'm not flying DL anymore this year? and if it matters, I have 12 trips planned for next year thus far and I'm at a loss as to what to use the $200 for (besides for buying food onboard a flight) which is all I can think of? any other uses that I don't know about? As a DL Plat I get checked bags for free or I'm covered under my DL Amex Plat so bag fee is out for me..
my other question is - if I buy drinks in the Delta SC and use my Plat Amex, is that considered "beverage" under the food and beverages "allowed" items for the $200? thanks.
Sorry if this is confusing, I've flown DL a long time but new to this particular Amex. Thanks.
my other question is - if I buy drinks in the Delta SC and use my Plat Amex, is that considered "beverage" under the food and beverages "allowed" items for the $200? thanks.
Sorry if this is confusing, I've flown DL a long time but new to this particular Amex. Thanks.