Unsure if shutdown or the thresholds are more narrow, but sadly a data points that did not have the desired outcome. Or possibly credits are slowing down...but that seems too optimistic based on the other DP's.
Amex CS Platinum
8/25 - Purchased one-way ticket for $151.10
8/27 - Transaction posted - airline credit tracker did NOT move
9/3 - No movement on tracker or actual credit...oh well