Originally Posted by
irac81
Hi, this is my first time using the airline fee reimbursement as I just got the AMEX Platinum. Question: I know the rule is no upgrades, but couldn't you technically purchase a main cabin ticket, cancel it and get the eCredit, then purchase a ticket for the same flight but in first class, use the eCredit and pay the rest with the AMEX Platinum and then trigger the reimbursement so long as it was under $250?
Welcome to FlyerTalk! The above works, but an even easier path is available -- book main cabin and then once it tickets, click change/modify and then pick a new, more expensive flight (in whatever cabin).
Also, FYI the wiki at the top of the thread has further details, caveats, and some other options for utilizing the credit that have been collected from experiences throughout the years.