Dec 4, 2013, 9:09 am
Last edit by: mia
USA Platinum cardholders reported $100, $200 and $500 versions of a peremptory retention offer:
Most US lounges, and some AA lounges, had also accepted Priority Pass. Priority Pass access ended on 3.22.2014. See post 649.
You will receive up to $X00 in statement credits toward American Airlines and US Airways incidental fees charged to your Card from March 22, 2014 to December 31, 2014....These statement credits are in addition to the $200 Airline Fee Credit2 benefit already included in your Membership
As a result of the recently announced merger between American Airlines and US Airways, we have been informed by both lounge partners that they’ve unfortunately chosen to no longer participate in the Priority Pass lounge access program effective March 22, 2014.
AA/US lounge access going away March 22, 2014
Jul 29, 2014, 9:26 am
#782
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Programs: Milege+, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,685
Correct, see this POST from 2010 confirming that day passes are eligible.
Jul 29, 2014, 9:37 am
#783
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
This benefit is confusing because of the mismatch between what American Express policy and practice. They reimburse some expenses which are explicitly excluded, and our discussions have focused on those exceptions rather than the "intended" use of the benefit which has always included day passes.
Nov 21, 2014, 9:11 am
#784
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
any recent experience appreciated, when speaking with amex about the regular $200 credit, the rep mentioned a $500 credit for the AA issue, and suggested taking out a one year AA club or lounge membership? that is about the same dollar value, but i have no need for that that, and now near the end of the year, don't want to lose the $500 benefit, wondering if there's any cash back avenue or other recent experience suggestions?
Nov 21, 2014, 12:27 pm
#785
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Admirals Club, Global Entry
Posts: 1,141
Tim: Look at the "$200 airline fee reimbursement reports: AA only" thread. Buy gift cards which are as good as cash for AA flight purchases. 5 x $100 should work but 10 x $50 might be safer. You can use up to 8 cards per single ticket purchase. Cards have no fees and never expire. Good luck.
Nov 22, 2014, 4:15 am
#787
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Nov 23, 2014, 12:10 pm
#788
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: IHG, RC, HH, AA, QF, UA, Aeroplan
Posts: 2,690
yes, just called, $500 towards US airways or AA valid till end of the year, the rep referred to registering for the offer (that is him doing that at their end), and also explained i wld need to call them for it to be manually adjusted.
Last edited by Tim O'Brien; Nov 23, 2014 at 12:33 pm
Jan 7, 2015, 11:22 am
#790
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, Mrtt Plt, SPG Gld, HH Gld, Avis F
Posts: 22
I logged on to FT to check out how you guys were reporting the recent GC purchases with the Amex Plat statement credit and suddenly remembered that I had previously received the "no more admiral's club access" email.
I am guessing I was targeted as I received the $500 credit- email came on 12/4/13. DFW is my home base and I visit the AC lounges very frequently, plus I spend way more than I should on my Costco AMEX.
I am pretty thrilled with Centurion as it blows AC away... This is a total win/win me because I now get free top-shelf liquor, massages, good lounge food, and $700 in gift cards. (I'll test out the additional $500 credit on gift cards to see if they credit my statement)
I am guessing I was targeted as I received the $500 credit- email came on 12/4/13. DFW is my home base and I visit the AC lounges very frequently, plus I spend way more than I should on my Costco AMEX.
I am pretty thrilled with Centurion as it blows AC away... This is a total win/win me because I now get free top-shelf liquor, massages, good lounge food, and $700 in gift cards. (I'll test out the additional $500 credit on gift cards to see if they credit my statement)
I called AMEX and they said "Sorry, it's gone forever!" Anyone have any good ideas about how I can try to get them to reconsider and at least throw me a little extra credit? This one hurts...
Jan 7, 2015, 3:59 pm
#791
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Programs: All major programs
Posts: 1,403
And now I'm a sore loser sitting here a year later just realizing that forgot to redeem my $700 worth of credit!! I could have flown to Vegas free!
I called AMEX and they said "Sorry, it's gone forever!" Anyone have any good ideas about how I can try to get them to reconsider and at least throw me a little extra credit? This one hurts...
I called AMEX and they said "Sorry, it's gone forever!" Anyone have any good ideas about how I can try to get them to reconsider and at least throw me a little extra credit? This one hurts...