American Express Membership Rewards - $200 airline fee reimbursement reports: AS only

Anyone have suggestions for getting reimbursed on a charge that's specifically listed as reimbursable? I selected Alaska Airlines in December, and on 28 Dec 2010, I bought $200 worth of Board Room day passes at the LAX Board Room; it lists on my statement as "Alaska Airlines Board Room". Despite having called in January, February and March, I haven't been able to get my $200. I've gotten reimbursed for all my in-flight food and beer in 2011 within a week, but my boardroom passes are still not reimbursed. Every time, I get the "wait 2-4 weeks" line, but it never actually happens.

...and to add insult to injury, I don't even need the BR passes for myself anymore thanks to the new PriorityPass benefit. Guess I'll give them to die_säuferin.

If I charge the annual airline lounge fee on the AMEX PLT will it qualify for the $200 credit? I would still have an out of pocket cost but it would be great to have some offset to the cost.

I was eventually able to get the $200 for an annual Alaska Boardroom membership I purchased for my wife in December. Took about 3 months and several e-mails and phone calls. I don't recommend the headache.

I'm just doing the 4x$50 gift certificates on Alaska this calendar year. That has been no problem and the reimbursements have been posting automatically about two days after the charge posts. I've been buying them individually and waiting until the credit clears to buy the next one. From what I've read that's been unnecessary, but it's also been no big hassle.

I was eventually able to get the $200 for an annual Alaska Boardroom membership I purchased for my wife in December. Took about 3 months and several e-mails and phone calls. I don't recommend the headache.

I'm just doing the 4x$50 gift certificates on Alaska this calendar year. That has been no problem and the reimbursements have been posting automatically about two days after the charge posts. I've been buying them individually and waiting until the credit clears to buy the next one. From what I've read that's been unnecessary, but it's also been no big hassle.

Can I buy DELTA flights with AS certs?

Can I buy DELTA flights with AS certs?

Well, sort-of. You can buy flights that are Delta/Alaska codeshares. You can also credit your miles (and segments) to Delta regardless of the flight number. Your Gold status with Delta will give you benefits and upgrade possibilities on Alaska, although you will rank below Alaska's high-end elites.

Of course, this is only possible if you chose Alaska as your $200 credit choice.

Well, sort-of. You can buy flights that are Delta/Alaska codeshares. You can also credit your miles (and segments) to Delta regardless of the flight number. Your Gold status with Delta will give you benefits and upgrade possibilities on Alaska, although you will rank below Alaska's high-end elites.

Of course, this is only possible if you chose Alaska as your $200 credit choice.

Thanks. I haven't chosen my airline yet this year (or ever)!!!

Trying to figure out how to fly on DELTA metal (non-stop MSP-YVR) AND Code it AS....thoughts?

I just bought an Alaskan Air certificate and got the credit. Happened almost immediately.

I recall one post indicating an "Alaska Certificate" was reimbursed -- no input on what denomination was used. Can anyone confirm that they have been reimbursed for an Alaska Gift Certificate and share what dollar amount?

Conversely, please post up if you were not credited for this.

Thanks

Can anyone confirm that they have been reimbursed for an Alaska Gift Certificate and share what dollar amount?

I was reimbursed for Alaska GCs at the $50 denomination. Appears to have been under the automation threshold. Received my credit the day after the charge posted. I made separate purchases on separate days (which was probably unnecessary, but who knows).

I recently booked a flight to Vegas on Alaska Air and used a companion fare from my Alaska Air Visa for the person going with me.

Total after tax for the companion fare was $127.xx.

About 2 days later I noticed a $127.xx credit on my account titled something like "AMEX AIRLINE FEE REIMBUSEMENT". I don't remember exactly what it was called, but either way Amex credited me for the companion fare.

That was a pleasant surprise. Now I don't have to buy $200 worth of airline snacks.

I recently booked a flight to Vegas on Alaska Air and used a companion fare from my Alaska Air Visa for the person going with me.

Total after tax for the companion fare was $127.xx.

About 2 days later I noticed a $127.xx credit on my account titled something like "AMEX AIRLINE FEE REIMBUSEMENT". I don't remember exactly what it was called, but either way Amex credited me for the companion fare.

That was a pleasant surprise. Now I don't have to buy $200 worth of airline snacks.

nice! I'm still waiting for my taxes/fees reimbursement from an award ticket I booked in April. Yesterday (6 weeks after enrollment) I got an email from Amex welcoming me to my new benefit! :eek:

I recall one post indicating an "Alaska Certificate" was reimbursed -- no input on what denomination was used. Can anyone confirm that they have been reimbursed for an Alaska Gift Certificate and share what dollar amount?

Conversely, please post up if you were not credited for this.

Thanks

I can confirm. I purchased four Alaska air gift certificates at $50 each; 4 total over three days. I was almost immediately credited for the last one, but not the first three. I sent a secure e-mail and CS promptly credited the other three. Took five days total from first purchase to final credit.

I was reimbursed for Alaska GCs at the $50 denomination. Appears to have been under the automation threshold. Received my credit the day after the charge posted. I made separate purchases on separate days (which was probably unnecessary, but who knows).

How did the charge show up on your statement and how long for the reimbursement?

To add another data point, I was also reimbursed for Alaska Airlines gift cards the day after the charges posted.

I have read over half of the postings here and there are several who had success in buying egift certificates on Alaska Airlines. Did your receipt indicate specifically what the transaction was ? IE, does it mention gift card?

Anyone had success just recently?

Thanks

At least on Alaska, the $99 companion fare (including the additional taxes) will count as a fee and will be deducted.

To answer your question I made my Alaska Air purchase a day or two after I signed up and it came off just fine.

I was also one of the ones that got the $200 bonus at the end of 2010 because I happened to have a flight scheduled in December 2010.

Alaska Airlines Gift certificate online.

This week, I purchased online for one $50 electronic gift certificate. Following day I was reimbursed.

Doing business as : Alaska Airlines
Merchant address: 20833 International Blvd.....
Reference number: xxxxxxxxxxx
Category: Travel - Airline

Purchased one $50 and one $100 Alaska Gift Certificates this past week online. Reimbursement the following day once pending charges transfer to activity.

I bought 3 Electronic GC for Alaska Airlines last month. 3 separate transactions- $100, $50 , $50

I bought 3 Electronic GC for Alaska Airlines last month. 3 separate transactions- $100, $50 , $50

did you get credited for those by AMEX?

@metoo

I like that Alaska has the MyWallet thing for combining the gift certificates and not losing them, but, being based in Boston, means I may not have a lot of use for them (direct to Portland and Seattle only).

I tied myself to AA for my plat card by making a single, test $30 upgrade sticker purchase yesterday. I will let you know how it goes.

I am still trying to figure out which airline to use for my wife's card, however. I am leaning toward Southwest, but, ideally, would love to get the gift cards on a major that can be used towards taxes and fees on mile redemptions, but don't believe that is possible.

Troyhouse-

Yes...I bought 1 -$50 Electronic GC lst to see if I would get the credit. I received reimbursement one day after it was moved from pending to activity

Then I bought 1- $100, and 1- $50 -- all separate transactions

I bought a $100 Alaska Airlines gift certificate and was reimbursed 2 days after it posted to my AMEX account.

Gift certificates don't expire with them, but they have to be bought in $25 increments. I purchased one for $100 earlier in the year and it was promptly reimbursed the next day.

Bought a $25 gift card from Alaska Air for myself and got the credit in 72 hours.

Any idea if Alaska Air offers gift cards and if they have been credited by Amex? How about Delta gift certificates? Thanks.

Any idea if Alaska Air offers gift cards and if they have been credited by Amex? How about Delta gift certificates? Thanks.

I did for Alaska Air. Bought one - $100 and 2 ($50) GC online. Was reimbursed within days.

I purchased $204 worth of drinks on an ANC-HNL flight (http://boardingarea.com/blogs/thewanderingaramean/2011/09/buying-a-round-of-drinks-in-flight/) and $200 was credited back within a couple days.

I purchased a $50 ecertificate last week, and was not reimbursed. It looks like it's getting coded differently than in the past (i.e. last December):

New: ALASKA AIR GIFT CERTSEATTLE WA

Old: ALASKA EWALLET SEATTLE WA

While the above post is correct about the new coding, I purchased 4x$50 certificates (in four separate transactions just in case) on January 1st and was reimbursed for all of them on the 3rd.

Attempted $200 cert: not reimbursed

Success with $50 cert... now three more to go.

$100 cert bought 1/10, reimbursed 1/13.

Purchased $50 cert on 1/22, charge posted 1/24 and "AMEX Airline Fee Reimbursement" posted today.

Award change fees as well as award booking fees both reimbursed automatically.

^ Amex

$100 certs successful following my previous post.

$100 cert purchased 2/29, reimbursed 3/3.

$50 cert purchased on 8/1, reimbursed 8/3.

$50 cert purchased on 9/20, reimbursed 9/22.

$50 cert purchased on 9/20, reimbursed 9/22.

Did the charge description appear as: ALASKA AIR GIFT CERTSEATTLE WA?

$50 certificate purchased on 10/6, reimbursed 10/10.

I purchased a $50 certificate on 10/19 and still have not been reimbursed. Charge came through as "ALASKA AIR GIFT CERTSEATTLE WA" but I think that is what everyone else is getting, right?

I purchased a $50 certificate on 10/19 and still have not been reimbursed. Charge came through as "ALASKA AIR GIFT CERTSEATTLE WA" but I think that is what everyone else is getting, right?

had the same problem bought a gift card online 10/22 and yup same thing. Came through as Alaska Air Gift Cert. So looks like this way will no longer work :( Anyone have any other recommendations?

having Delta Plat, AS Plat, United Silver, using the $200 is nearly impossible!

My purchase of $100 cert on 10/6 posted with the same description. Statement credit came 2 days later

My purchase of $100 cert on 10/6 posted with the same description. Statement credit came 2 days later

It's been 1 week and still nothing....I'm keeping my fingers cross

Got another one on 10/9, reimbursed 10/12.

Both were coded with the same description. "ALASKA AIR GIFT CERTSEATTLE WA"

Hoping this isn't dead.

It's been 1 week and still nothing....I'm keeping my fingers cross

What amount was your gift card? I still need to buy $150 worth before the end of the year...

Got another one on 10/9, reimbursed 10/12.

Both were coded with the same description. "ALASKA AIR GIFT CERTSEATTLE WA"

Hoping this isn't dead.

Just got my $50 credit! It came across as

11/05/2012 Mon AMEX Airline Fee Reimbursement Travel Travel -
Airline
-50.00
Doing Business As: ALASKA AIRLINES
Merchant Address: 20833 INTERNATIONAL BLVD
SEATAC
WA
SEATTLE
98198
UNITED STATES

It did take about 2.5 weeks! So this deal is not deal despite it CLEARLY saying it's a gift card!

$50 certificate purchased on 11/18, reimbursed 11/26.

$100 certificate purchased on Jan. 1, reimbursed Jan. 5.

Did you buy GC through the AS website or a different one? Looking at adding this airline as my preferred.

Thanks

It doesn't look like I'm going to be reimbursed for my taxes/fees associated with the use of the companion pass. The charge posted on 1/10 and it looks exactly the same as the charge for the first ticket. Charge shows as Alaska Airlines Web - Seattle WA. Category is Travel - Airline. Under document type, both say "Passenger Ticket"

Since I don't have status with AS, I'll be able to use the credit for our bag fees and in flight refreshments so I'll still get my $200 worth (there are 4 of us) but wanted to let others know.

Did you buy GC through the AS website or a different one? Looking at adding this airline as my preferred.

Thanks

through the AS website.

i bought 4x $50 certs and was reimbursed for them

How many certs can you use per ticket?

Found the answer:

Can I use multiple gift certificates at one time?

Yes. You can redeem up to four gift certificates per reservation. Any unused funds will remain on the gift certificate, and remain available for use on a later purchase. If you have a My Account profile on alaskaair.com, you may also deposit an unlimited number of gift certificates into your My Wallet.

$100 certificate purchased on Jan. 20, reimbursed Jan. 23.

Companion pass, plus tax refunded after five days, just over $150 total.

Companion pass, plus tax refunded after five days, just over $150 total.

Damn - why did yours get refunded but mine did not? I may call them and try to make a case for it since it is really a fee to use the pass and not a ticket cost.

Did you get this refunded? I am in the same boat!

Did you get this refunded? I am in the same boat!

I think this was directed at me? I did not bother to call since we have a flight coming up and will have to pay baggage fees for 4 people X 3 flights it will be more than $200 so I'll wait and get my $200 credit then. Even though it works out the same, it will make the baggage fees less annoying.

$100 certificate purchased on 3/3, reimbursed 3/9.

Done for the year!

2 $100 certs purchased 3/28 on Mrs Huge's Amex/AS accts, reimbursed 3/30

I think this was directed at me? I did not bother to call since we have a flight coming up and will have to pay baggage fees for 4 people X 3 flights it will be more than $200 so I'll wait and get my $200 credit then. Even though it works out the same, it will make the baggage fees less annoying.

Just found out that I only will need to pay for checking the bags on 2 of the flights, not 3. We have a 14 hour overnight layover on our flight to OGG and the CSR said if we show our receipts from the BOS-PDX leg we will not have to pay again for the PDX-OGG leg. So, 4 ppl X 2 flights = $160 in fees. Gift certificates are only available in $25 increments. If I have $40 in airline credit left after this trip and buy a $50 cert will I get a $40 credit?

I may not need this if we buy anything on the flights but just in case...

No such luck for me with certificates or small airline purchases on AS.
The platinum charge actually says gift certificate, so I wonder if they are following their guidelines more closely now.

As a test I purchased a $25 certificate with my platinum card about 5 days ago, and the charge on the statement says: "ALASKA AIR GIFT CERTSEATTLE WA." I haven't gotten reimbursed yet.

Update 5/13 - I finally got the $25 credit from AMEX for the AS certificate. Hurray!