Platinum $200 Airline Credit Strategy? [Read message #1 before posting]
Oct 28, 2011, 12:56 pm
#271
Join Date: May 2008
Location: PHL (kinda, no airport is really close)
Programs: AA Exp, but not sure for how long. Enterprise Platinum woo-hoo!
Posts: 4,551
When I booked an award ticket last spring, I found that award ticket fees were not covered. However, it seems like over-the-phone ticketing fees ARE covered. I am booking a couple more award tix, and will probably have to do it on the phone. Does anyone know if these are reimbursed?
Reading the thread, I'm getting the feeling that almost anything gets reimbursed if it's small enough.
Anybody know?
Reading the thread, I'm getting the feeling that almost anything gets reimbursed if it's small enough.
Anybody know?
Oct 31, 2011, 1:55 pm
#272
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DFW, ORD, IND
Programs: AMEX PL, Avis First, AA GLD
Posts: 249
Has anyone been able to book a hotel through an airline's website and get credit back? I.e. UA/CO?
Nov 2, 2011, 10:56 am
#273
Join Date: May 2008
Location: PHL (kinda, no airport is really close)
Programs: AA Exp, but not sure for how long. Enterprise Platinum woo-hoo!
Posts: 4,551
As noted in earlier posts, I booked an award ticket last summer and Amex told me the award fees were not eligible for reimbursement. However, last week I booked another award ticket and within a couple of days I DID get reimbursed for the max amount I had remaining on my $200 annual allowance.
Go figure.
Go figure.
Nov 3, 2011, 7:34 am
#274
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 377
I purchased online both times, so I'm 1-for-2. I'm going to try again today and will post result.
Nov 3, 2011, 2:44 pm
#275
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 413
Someone mentioned earlier in this thread that they were able to call Amex and have their changed since they did not use any of the $200 yet for the year.
Technically you are not allowed to change, but it appears they have allowed it if you have not received any refund yet.
I bought another one way ticket on US Airways today for $89. I will give it a few days - maybe I will get lucky and that one will get reimbursed.
Technically you are not allowed to change, but it appears they have allowed it if you have not received any refund yet.
I bought another one way ticket on US Airways today for $89. I will give it a few days - maybe I will get lucky and that one will get reimbursed.
Nov 5, 2011, 4:49 am
#276
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA plat, SPG gold
Posts: 721
If you havent used your credit, you can call and have it changed despite what others say. I have called and done this twice, most recently changing it to AA. 30 minutes after I had it switched to AA, I purchased 4 gift cards which were all credited back 
Nov 10, 2011, 11:04 pm
#278
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: AUS / DXB
Programs: BA Silver | AA LT Gold | EY Silver | Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 1,838
Stupid question, but does this benefit reset at the end of the calendar year?
i.e. If I upgrade my PR Gold card to Plat this year, can I essentially double dip in my first membership year by using the $200 credit once prior to 12/31/2011 and once after 1/1/2012?
i.e. If I upgrade my PR Gold card to Plat this year, can I essentially double dip in my first membership year by using the $200 credit once prior to 12/31/2011 and once after 1/1/2012?
Nov 10, 2011, 11:21 pm
#279
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
Yes. That's what people did when the benefit was announced at the end of last year.
Nov 13, 2011, 5:16 am
#280
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: FKB
Programs: Skymiles - FO
Posts: 207
Someone mentioned earlier in this thread that they were able to call Amex and have their changed since they did not use any of the $200 yet for the year.
Technically you are not allowed to change, but it appears they have allowed it if you have not received any refund yet.
Technically you are not allowed to change, but it appears they have allowed it if you have not received any refund yet.
Nov 13, 2011, 5:48 am
#281
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 558
So what's the consensus on CO? 66% chance of getting reimbursed?
I am considering upgrading to Plat to double up on the $200 bonus, but I won't have any incidental charges in the next six weeks.
I am considering upgrading to Plat to double up on the $200 bonus, but I won't have any incidental charges in the next six weeks.
Nov 13, 2011, 6:48 am
#282
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 413
Nov 13, 2011, 11:27 am
#283
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,634
Even if you have n oincidental charges planned you can buy & eBay gift cards to recover a lot of the cost of the Plat...
Nov 13, 2011, 3:07 pm
#285
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 1,589
So I have not used my $200 credit yet. But I could use it to purchase miles and the elite maximizer on a CO flight, would I be re-imbursed $200 if I buy the $250 maximizer I am offered on a booking?