Platinum $200 Airline Credit Strategy? [Read message #1 before posting]
Dec 24, 2011, 9:30 am
#361
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO Gold; SPG Gold***; AvisFirst;
Posts: 3,970
I did this earlier this week and was not reimbursed. Was trying to use the last of my $200 for the year 
Update: Disregard... took a few days, but was reimbursed.
Update: Disregard... took a few days, but was reimbursed.
Last edited by mbreuer; Dec 26, 2011 at 9:30 pm Reason: Updated.
Dec 24, 2011, 11:59 am
#362
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: MCI
Programs: Mega Bus Plaid; Southwest Airlines Ruby and Bates Motel Platinum
Posts: 246
I am looking to utilize this benefit before year's end. I just received the card and have not designated an airline. In reviewing the thread, it looks like AA GC and US Air ones are sometimes reimbursed. AA's T&C say that the GCs cannot be used for Award fees, US's T&C are less clear...does anyone know if they can be used for award booking fees?
I am also curious if you buy 4 US $50 GCs, does it post at 4x$50 or 1x$200?...it sounds like lower amounts generally have a better shot at being reimbursed. That is more of a concern with US as they charge $15 shipping fee/order.
I am also curious if you buy 4 US $50 GCs, does it post at 4x$50 or 1x$200?...it sounds like lower amounts generally have a better shot at being reimbursed. That is more of a concern with US as they charge $15 shipping fee/order.
Dec 25, 2011, 8:32 pm
#363
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 62
Has anyone had luck with having Amex reconsider reimbursement of GC transactions in excess of $100 (for CO)?
Dec 26, 2011, 8:02 am
#364
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: DL PM, BA Gold, AA Plat, Marriott LT P, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 178
I just purchased 4x$50 US GC's on 12/21 and was reimbursed on 12/23 for $200. The charge showed up as $215 for US, but as previous posts have seemed to indicate, the amount is per item and not per transaction. I'm just waiting for 1/1 to roll around and get the next four GC's. Good luck!
Dec 26, 2011, 10:03 am
#365
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 62
Never mind, I was reimbursed for the full amount today!
Dec 27, 2011, 1:19 am
#366
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: I was loyal to One Pass & Star Alliance before FT ... now I value all miles and programs
Posts: 219
$100 GC purchased on 12/24 and i have not yet been reimbursed. If the credit appears next year, does that count towards 2011 or 2012?
Dec 27, 2011, 2:46 pm
#367
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 64
Does anyone who has experience from last year and remember if when you switched calendar years were you able to switch your airline choice via computer or you needed to call?
I spoke to CS and some said I will need to call if I want to switch for 2012 and some said I will be able do it via computer.
I spoke to CS and some said I will need to call if I want to switch for 2012 and some said I will be able do it via computer.
Dec 27, 2011, 10:36 pm
#368
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SNA
Programs: UA Premier Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite (Lifetime Platinum), HHonors Gold
Posts: 241
Just wanted to add a data point to the discussion of the $200 reimbursement for airline fees... Several people earlier in the thread asked if the reimbursement could be used for annual airline club fees (as opposed to day/one-time use passes), and I never saw that question answered (although maybe it was and I missed it).
Anyway, on Dec. 21 I renewed my United Club (fka Red Carpet Club) membership ($400), paying with my Amex Platinum (I had always previously charged it to my Chase MP Visa). A mere two days later, on Dec. 23, the $200 reimbursement was credited to my Amex! I hadn't made any other United purchases on my Amex the entire year, so it was definitely for the club membership.
Anyway, on Dec. 21 I renewed my United Club (fka Red Carpet Club) membership ($400), paying with my Amex Platinum (I had always previously charged it to my Chase MP Visa). A mere two days later, on Dec. 23, the $200 reimbursement was credited to my Amex! I hadn't made any other United purchases on my Amex the entire year, so it was definitely for the club membership.
Dec 28, 2011, 10:10 am
#369
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LAX
Posts: 2,851
Need to change next year to either AA, UA, US Airways or Delta
Which one has better success in being reimbursed for using the credit for purchasing awards tickets?
Thanks.
Which one has better success in being reimbursed for using the credit for purchasing awards tickets?
Thanks.
Dec 28, 2011, 1:37 pm
#370
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BNA/SAN
Programs: DL PM 1.5 MM , Hilton Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 754
Does anyone who has experience from last year and remember if when you switched calendar years were you able to switch your airline choice via computer or you needed to call?
I spoke to CS and some said I will need to call if I want to switch for 2012 and some said I will be able do it via computer.
I spoke to CS and some said I will need to call if I want to switch for 2012 and some said I will be able do it via computer.
Dec 28, 2011, 3:03 pm
#371
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: Delta Hilton
Posts: 8
The original charge looked like this (price includes tax i think):
And the reimbursement showed up as:
As stated previously, I don't believe this would have happened automatically- I had to call and pester them to make it happen, as the fee amount was over 200. If other people are looking to do something similar, also note that you don't even need to be buying MQMs for yourself. These I purchased for my bf.
And the reimbursement showed up as:
As stated previously, I don't believe this would have happened automatically- I had to call and pester them to make it happen, as the fee amount was over 200. If other people are looking to do something similar, also note that you don't even need to be buying MQMs for yourself. These I purchased for my bf.
Dec 28, 2011, 4:24 pm
#372
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: BOM
Posts: 208
Does anyone who has experience from last year and remember if when you switched calendar years were you able to switch your airline choice via computer or you needed to call?
I spoke to CS and some said I will need to call if I want to switch for 2012 and some said I will be able do it via computer.
I spoke to CS and some said I will need to call if I want to switch for 2012 and some said I will be able do it via computer.
www.americanexpress.com/airlinechoice
Dec 28, 2011, 8:36 pm
#373
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 16
I bought at $50 CO gift certificate last week, received the certificate via e-mail immediately and already reimbursed. I bought another one earlier today and have not yet received the e-mail with the certificate. Shouldn't I have received the certificate immediately like the prior one? Thankfully, I printed the billing confirmation.
Dec 29, 2011, 9:13 am
#374
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: New York, NY
Programs: DL-Gold, Starwood. Previously AA Gold and United Premier Gold, and OnePass
Posts: 179
They didn't even ask, as I recall. Since the category showed up as "fee" on the amex site, they were pretty easygoing about it.
Dec 29, 2011, 9:46 am
#375
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 14
CO stmt credits posted in $75, $50, $75 denominations
3 separate transactions
3 separate dates
each stmt credit posted within 3 business days of purchase
purchased 12/20 thru 12/25
3 separate dates
each stmt credit posted within 3 business days of purchase
purchased 12/20 thru 12/25