Originally Posted by
yanxfann
Dec 31 I spent $600+ on DL that should have qualified for the 120 off 600 by 12/31 Amex Offer. The 120 credit hasn't posted, turns out Amex shows the DL purchase with a 1/1 post date, not 12/31.
I think that timing is fairly common with airline charges in the US. I suspect and have seen others speculate that it is due to the 24 hr free cancellation policy that they only “hold” the purchase price initially and then charge when you can’t refund anymore.