Dec 31, 2013, 7:52 am
Last edit by: mia
Reminder: you must enroll and select AA as your airline BEFORE making a reimbursable purchase. Click HERE.
Please wait a few days (up to 14) after purchase to post in this thread if you have not received reimbursement. Remember, you are purchasing a cash equivalent!
When you purchase your Gift Cards, you may wish to do it through one of these links; a portion of the purchase price will be donated to the applicable charity:
http://hub.aa.com/en/ju/komen-gift-card
Or alternatively put in the code KOMEN when you check out
to donate $5/$50 GC to Susan G. Komen for the Cure;
http://hub.aa.com/en/ju/uso-gift-card to donate to the USO;
or to donate to UNCF:
http://hub.aa.com/en/ju/american-air...uncf-gift-card
NOTE: Online gift cards are sent immediately but are subject to a 72-hour hold before they can be used.
American Airlines Gift Cards are easy to redeem on AA.com. If you received a plastic gift card and you're ready to redeem your gift card, be sure to gently scratch off the grey film covering the four-digit PIN # on the back of the card. If you received a virtual card you may retrieve your Card # and PIN # by clicking on the link sent to you via email.
On the payment screen, enter both the Card # and PIN # exactly as they appear on the back of the gift card. You may use up to eight gift cards at one time. If the total price of the ticket exceeds the value of your gift card(s), you may use a credit card for any remaining balance.
The gift cards can only be used to purchase tickets, nothing else.
Terms:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/productsGifts/giftCard.jsp
Regarding New Jersey Residents Current and Former:
AA's system will not sell gift cards to anyone with New Jersey info in their AMEX profile (and possibly AA profile). Your purchase will usually appear to go through, but when you try to activate the card a few days later it will be invalid.
You need to either choose another airline for this reimbursement, or cleanse your AMEX profile of NJ addresses and phone numbers, and possibly your AA profile as well.
See post 1115 for first details of this.
Reminder: you must enroll and select AA as your airline BEFORE making a reimbursable purchase. Click HERE. REPORTS OF AMEX NOT ALLOWING CREDIT IF NOT SELECTED PRIOR.
Purchase cards HERE.
The American Express terms and conditions explicitly exclude gift cards from the $200 fee reimbursement benefit:
Please wait a few days (up to 14) after purchase to post in this thread if you have not received reimbursement. Remember, you are purchasing a cash equivalent!
To review AA reimbursement reports from 2011-2014, click HERE.
NOTE: Online gift cards are sent immediately but are subject to a 72-hour hold before they can be used.
American Airlines Gift Cards are easy to redeem on AA.com. If you received a plastic gift card and you're ready to redeem your gift card, be sure to gently scratch off the grey film covering the four-digit PIN # on the back of the card. If you received a virtual card you may retrieve your Card # and PIN # by clicking on the link sent to you via email.
On the payment screen, enter both the Card # and PIN # exactly as they appear on the back of the gift card. You may use up to eight gift cards at one time. If the total price of the ticket exceeds the value of your gift card(s), you may use a credit card for any remaining balance.
The gift cards can only be used to purchase tickets, nothing else.
Terms:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/productsGifts/giftCard.jsp
Regarding New Jersey Residents Current and Former:
AA's system will not sell gift cards to anyone with New Jersey info in their AMEX profile (and possibly AA profile). Your purchase will usually appear to go through, but when you try to activate the card a few days later it will be invalid.
You need to either choose another airline for this reimbursement, or cleanse your AMEX profile of NJ addresses and phone numbers, and possibly your AA profile as well.
See what is currently post 519 for first details of this.
Post 1126 proves to be current, regarding NJ residents. YMMV, until there are more DP's.
Please wait a few days (up to 14) after purchase to post in this thread if you have not received reimbursement. Remember, you are purchasing a cash equivalent!
When you purchase your Gift Cards, you may wish to do it through one of these links; a portion of the purchase price will be donated to the applicable charity:
http://hub.aa.com/en/ju/komen-gift-card
Or alternatively put in the code KOMEN when you check out
to donate $5/$50 GC to Susan G. Komen for the Cure;
http://hub.aa.com/en/ju/uso-gift-card to donate to the USO;
or to donate to UNCF:
http://hub.aa.com/en/ju/american-air...uncf-gift-card
NOTE: Online gift cards are sent immediately but are subject to a 72-hour hold before they can be used.
American Airlines Gift Cards are easy to redeem on AA.com. If you received a plastic gift card and you're ready to redeem your gift card, be sure to gently scratch off the grey film covering the four-digit PIN # on the back of the card. If you received a virtual card you may retrieve your Card # and PIN # by clicking on the link sent to you via email.
On the payment screen, enter both the Card # and PIN # exactly as they appear on the back of the gift card. You may use up to eight gift cards at one time. If the total price of the ticket exceeds the value of your gift card(s), you may use a credit card for any remaining balance.
The gift cards can only be used to purchase tickets, nothing else.
Terms:
Gift cards are redeemable toward the initial electronic ticket purchase of air travel wholly on flights operated by American Airlines and American Eagle® carriers for itineraries sold and originating in the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. AA Gift Cards are also available for payment of air travel on any oneworld® partner codeshare flights designated in flight listings as AA*, which includes US Airways operated flights. For a complete list of American Airlines codeshare partners as well as other codeshare information, visit www.aa.com/codeshare. They cannot be used for payment of air travel on any other airline. Flights sold or originating outside the U.S., Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands or operated by other carriers are not eligible.
Gift cards are redeemable online at www.aa.com or by calling American Airlines Reservations. Gift cards cannot be redeemed at airport ticket counters or travel agents. Transactions through American Airlines Reservations are subject to an additional charge which must be paid separately by credit, debit or charge card.
Up to eight Gift Cards may be redeemed in a single transaction or purchase.
If the ticket price is greater than the value of the Gift Card(s), the difference may be paid only with a credit, debit or charge card with a billing address in the U.S., Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands. If the ticket price is less than the value of the Gift Card(s), the unused portion will remain on the gift card until it is decreased to zero, at which time the Gift Card will be deactivated.
Gift cards are redeemable toward the purchase of the base air fare and directly associated taxes, fees and charges that are collected as part of the fare calculation. Gift cards may not be used for products and/or services that are sold separately, such as upgrades; Admirals Club membership enrollments or One-Day Passes; baggage fees; pet fees; unaccompanied minor fees; oxygen fees; Preferred Seats charges; ticketing fees for transactions processed through American Airlines Reservations; taxes, fees or charges payable in connection with AAdvantage® award travel; American Airlines Vacations℠ or non-flight products and/or services sold by American Airlines.
Gift cards will not be accepted if the card number is invalid, has not been activated, or cannot be found within the American Airlines system.
General
Neither American Airlines nor US Airways Gift Cards have an expiration date nor lose their value over time.
Lost, stolen or damaged Gift Cards will not be replaced.
Customers may contact American Airlines for questions or help with their AA Gift Cards at [email protected]. Agents are also available by phone Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm (Central Time) at 800-677-9555. Customers may contact US Airways for questions or help with their US Gift Cards by calling 800-428-4322.
Gift Cards purchased from sources other than American Airlines and participating retailers may not be valid or may have less redeemable value than promised by an unauthorized seller. American Airlines is not responsible for honoring invalid gift cards or values.
American Airlines reserves the right to deactivate or reject any Gift Cards issued or procured, directly or indirectly, in connection with fraudulent actions, unless prohibited by law.
Gift cards are redeemable online at www.aa.com or by calling American Airlines Reservations. Gift cards cannot be redeemed at airport ticket counters or travel agents. Transactions through American Airlines Reservations are subject to an additional charge which must be paid separately by credit, debit or charge card.
Up to eight Gift Cards may be redeemed in a single transaction or purchase.
If the ticket price is greater than the value of the Gift Card(s), the difference may be paid only with a credit, debit or charge card with a billing address in the U.S., Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands. If the ticket price is less than the value of the Gift Card(s), the unused portion will remain on the gift card until it is decreased to zero, at which time the Gift Card will be deactivated.
Gift cards are redeemable toward the purchase of the base air fare and directly associated taxes, fees and charges that are collected as part of the fare calculation. Gift cards may not be used for products and/or services that are sold separately, such as upgrades; Admirals Club membership enrollments or One-Day Passes; baggage fees; pet fees; unaccompanied minor fees; oxygen fees; Preferred Seats charges; ticketing fees for transactions processed through American Airlines Reservations; taxes, fees or charges payable in connection with AAdvantage® award travel; American Airlines Vacations℠ or non-flight products and/or services sold by American Airlines.
Gift cards will not be accepted if the card number is invalid, has not been activated, or cannot be found within the American Airlines system.
General
Neither American Airlines nor US Airways Gift Cards have an expiration date nor lose their value over time.
Lost, stolen or damaged Gift Cards will not be replaced.
Customers may contact American Airlines for questions or help with their AA Gift Cards at [email protected]. Agents are also available by phone Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm (Central Time) at 800-677-9555. Customers may contact US Airways for questions or help with their US Gift Cards by calling 800-428-4322.
Gift Cards purchased from sources other than American Airlines and participating retailers may not be valid or may have less redeemable value than promised by an unauthorized seller. American Airlines is not responsible for honoring invalid gift cards or values.
American Airlines reserves the right to deactivate or reject any Gift Cards issued or procured, directly or indirectly, in connection with fraudulent actions, unless prohibited by law.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/productsGifts/giftCard.jsp
Regarding New Jersey Residents Current and Former:
AA's system will not sell gift cards to anyone with New Jersey info in their AMEX profile (and possibly AA profile). Your purchase will usually appear to go through, but when you try to activate the card a few days later it will be invalid.
You need to either choose another airline for this reimbursement, or cleanse your AMEX profile of NJ addresses and phone numbers, and possibly your AA profile as well.
See post 1115 for first details of this.
Reminder: you must enroll and select AA as your airline BEFORE making a reimbursable purchase. Click HERE. REPORTS OF AMEX NOT ALLOWING CREDIT IF NOT SELECTED PRIOR.
Purchase cards HERE.
The American Express terms and conditions explicitly exclude gift cards from the $200 fee reimbursement benefit:
Airline tickets, upgrades, mileage points purchases, mileage points transfer fees, gift cards, duty free purchases, and award tickets are not deemed to be incidental fees.
However, there are numerous reports of successful reimbursements of gift card purchases of $100 face value or less. There are numerous reports of unsuccessful reimbursements of gift cards purchases of more than $100.Please wait a few days (up to 14) after purchase to post in this thread if you have not received reimbursement. Remember, you are purchasing a cash equivalent!
To review AA reimbursement reports from 2011-2014, click HERE.
NOTE: Online gift cards are sent immediately but are subject to a 72-hour hold before they can be used.
American Airlines Gift Cards are easy to redeem on AA.com. If you received a plastic gift card and you're ready to redeem your gift card, be sure to gently scratch off the grey film covering the four-digit PIN # on the back of the card. If you received a virtual card you may retrieve your Card # and PIN # by clicking on the link sent to you via email.
On the payment screen, enter both the Card # and PIN # exactly as they appear on the back of the gift card. You may use up to eight gift cards at one time. If the total price of the ticket exceeds the value of your gift card(s), you may use a credit card for any remaining balance.
The gift cards can only be used to purchase tickets, nothing else.
Terms:
Gift cards are redeemable toward the initial electronic ticket purchase of air travel wholly on flights operated by American Airlines and American Eagle® carriers for itineraries sold and originating in the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. AA Gift Cards are also available for payment of air travel on any oneworld® partner codeshare flights designated in flight listings as AA*, which includes US Airways operated flights. For a complete list of American Airlines codeshare partners as well as other codeshare information, visit www.aa.com/codeshare. They cannot be used for payment of air travel on any other airline. Flights sold or originating outside the U.S., Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands or operated by other carriers are not eligible.
Gift cards are redeemable online at www.aa.com or by calling American Airlines Reservations. Gift cards cannot be redeemed at airport ticket counters or travel agents. Transactions through American Airlines Reservations are subject to an additional charge which must be paid separately by credit, debit or charge card.
Up to eight Gift Cards may be redeemed in a single transaction or purchase.
If the ticket price is greater than the value of the Gift Card(s), the difference may be paid only with a credit, debit or charge card with a billing address in the U.S., Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands. If the ticket price is less than the value of the Gift Card(s), the unused portion will remain on the gift card until it is decreased to zero, at which time the Gift Card will be deactivated.
Gift cards are redeemable toward the purchase of the base air fare and directly associated taxes, fees and charges that are collected as part of the fare calculation. Gift cards may not be used for products and/or services that are sold separately, such as upgrades; Admirals Club membership enrollments or One-Day Passes; baggage fees; pet fees; unaccompanied minor fees; oxygen fees; Preferred Seats charges; ticketing fees for transactions processed through American Airlines Reservations; taxes, fees or charges payable in connection with AAdvantage® award travel; American Airlines Vacations℠ or non-flight products and/or services sold by American Airlines.
Gift cards will not be accepted if the card number is invalid, has not been activated, or cannot be found within the American Airlines system.
General
Neither American Airlinesnor US Airways Gift Cards have an expiration date nor lose their value over time.
Lost, stolen or damaged Gift Cards will not be replaced.
Customers may contact American Airlines for questions or help with their AA Gift Cards at [email protected]. Agents are also available by phone Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm (Central Time) at 800-677-9555. Customers may contact US Airways for questions or help with their US Gift Cards by calling 800-428-4322.
Gift Cards purchased from sources other than American Airlines and participating retailers may not be valid or may have less redeemable value than promised by an unauthorized seller. American Airlines is not responsible for honoring invalid gift cards or values.
American Airlines reserves the right to deactivate or reject any Gift Cards issued or procured, directly or indirectly, in connection with fraudulent actions, unless prohibited by law.
Gift cards are redeemable online at www.aa.com or by calling American Airlines Reservations. Gift cards cannot be redeemed at airport ticket counters or travel agents. Transactions through American Airlines Reservations are subject to an additional charge which must be paid separately by credit, debit or charge card.
Up to eight Gift Cards may be redeemed in a single transaction or purchase.
If the ticket price is greater than the value of the Gift Card(s), the difference may be paid only with a credit, debit or charge card with a billing address in the U.S., Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands. If the ticket price is less than the value of the Gift Card(s), the unused portion will remain on the gift card until it is decreased to zero, at which time the Gift Card will be deactivated.
Gift cards are redeemable toward the purchase of the base air fare and directly associated taxes, fees and charges that are collected as part of the fare calculation. Gift cards may not be used for products and/or services that are sold separately, such as upgrades; Admirals Club membership enrollments or One-Day Passes; baggage fees; pet fees; unaccompanied minor fees; oxygen fees; Preferred Seats charges; ticketing fees for transactions processed through American Airlines Reservations; taxes, fees or charges payable in connection with AAdvantage® award travel; American Airlines Vacations℠ or non-flight products and/or services sold by American Airlines.
Gift cards will not be accepted if the card number is invalid, has not been activated, or cannot be found within the American Airlines system.
General
Neither American Airlines
Lost, stolen or damaged Gift Cards will not be replaced.
Customers may contact American Airlines for questions or help with their AA Gift Cards at [email protected]. Agents are also available by phone Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm (Central Time) at 800-677-9555. Customers may contact US Airways for questions or help with their US Gift Cards by calling 800-428-4322.
Gift Cards purchased from sources other than American Airlines and participating retailers may not be valid or may have less redeemable value than promised by an unauthorized seller. American Airlines is not responsible for honoring invalid gift cards or values.
American Airlines reserves the right to deactivate or reject any Gift Cards issued or procured, directly or indirectly, in connection with fraudulent actions, unless prohibited by law.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/productsGifts/giftCard.jsp
Regarding New Jersey Residents Current and Former:
AA's system will not sell gift cards to anyone with New Jersey info in their AMEX profile (and possibly AA profile). Your purchase will usually appear to go through, but when you try to activate the card a few days later it will be invalid.
You need to either choose another airline for this reimbursement, or cleanse your AMEX profile of NJ addresses and phone numbers, and possibly your AA profile as well.
See what is currently post 519 for first details of this.
Post 1126 proves to be current, regarding NJ residents. YMMV, until there are more DP's.
$200 airline fee reimbursement reports: AA only [2011-2016]
Jan 12, 2015, 9:40 pm
#1786
Join Date: May 2006
Location: CGK & PBI
Programs: Cruise addict and AirBNB Plat :)
Posts: 3,312
2 x $100 GC purchased within minutes of each other and credit posted 3 days later.
Jan 13, 2015, 10:53 am
#1787
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: PNW
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, WN CP
Posts: 130
$100 AA purchased 1/9
AA MISC SALE/ TAX/ FDALLAS TX
Reimbursement 1/11
AMEX AIRLINE FEE REIMBURSEMENT
AA MISC SALE/ TAX/ FDALLAS TX
Reimbursement 1/11
AMEX AIRLINE FEE REIMBURSEMENT
Jan 13, 2015, 11:40 am
#1788
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 53
My "2 extra baggage allowance from USA to Europe" (USD100 each extra bag) charged in 1 transaction of USD200 on Jan6 has not been reimbursed yet. Got in touch with a representative who said the USD200 charge will be reimbursed in 2 to 4 weeks.
Forgot I had to purchase 2 USD100 extra baggage allowance
Will report once it is reimbursed.
Forgot I had to purchase 2 USD100 extra baggage allowance
Will report once it is reimbursed.
Jan 13, 2015, 11:42 am
#1789
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: amex platinum, american advantage, united, ANA, JAP. SPG, marriott
Posts: 1,257
Did two $100 GCs within two days and both reimbursed within three days.
Jan 13, 2015, 11:53 am
#1790
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Hilton - Diamond / Marriott - Platinum / SPG - Platinum / Priority Club - Platinum
Posts: 359
Has anyone heard anything about the possibility of a premium allowance this year (as some received last year to offset the loss of us air clubs)?
Jan 15, 2015, 12:32 am
#1791
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: always on vacation.
Posts: 118
purchased 4 $50 gift cards...only the $4.95 was reimbursed.
I called AMEX and was told I needed to wait 14 days from the time of the first reimbursement to call back to have it corrected..so 2 more days until hopefully this gets corrected. Of course this would happen to me
From the terms and conditions "Airline tickets, upgrades, mileage points purchases, mileage points transfer fees, gift cards, duty free purchases, and award tickets are not deemed to be incidental fees."
So if I am asked what kind of purchase this was, what would be the most appropriate response without lying?
I called AMEX and was told I needed to wait 14 days from the time of the first reimbursement to call back to have it corrected..so 2 more days until hopefully this gets corrected. Of course this would happen to me
From the terms and conditions "Airline tickets, upgrades, mileage points purchases, mileage points transfer fees, gift cards, duty free purchases, and award tickets are not deemed to be incidental fees."
So if I am asked what kind of purchase this was, what would be the most appropriate response without lying?
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Jan 15, 2015, 12:51 am
#1792
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 141
No need to lie. Why not just buy two $100 gift cards as well and use all six of them on your next flight?
And read a few pages of the thread before buying any more.
And read a few pages of the thread before buying any more.
Jan 15, 2015, 7:23 am
#1793
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Admirals Club, Global Entry
Posts: 1,142
Dear Overgrownegyptian: Why did you do any of this?
Look at Post 1769:
My goodness, we should ban all these dramatic posts from everyone, including from me!
So I bought a $100 GC on 1/1, and was reimbursed 1/3; and then another $100 GC on 1/5, and was reimbursed 1/7. No drama, no muss, no fuss.
Don't buy a $200 GC. I wouldn't even buy 2 $100 cards in the same on-line session or even on the same day (which is what I did last August). I sure wouldn't buy a physical gift card either. All of those things might work out ok -- especially with a manual override -- but why take chances when the "no drama" path is so clear and so easy?
So we're done with all the drama here, right?
Look at Post 1769:
My goodness, we should ban all these dramatic posts from everyone, including from me!
So I bought a $100 GC on 1/1, and was reimbursed 1/3; and then another $100 GC on 1/5, and was reimbursed 1/7. No drama, no muss, no fuss.
Don't buy a $200 GC. I wouldn't even buy 2 $100 cards in the same on-line session or even on the same day (which is what I did last August). I sure wouldn't buy a physical gift card either. All of those things might work out ok -- especially with a manual override -- but why take chances when the "no drama" path is so clear and so easy?
So we're done with all the drama here, right?
Jan 15, 2015, 7:24 am
#1794
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 314
Data point: Purchased 1 x$100 on 1/12 and reimbursed on 1/15.
Jan 15, 2015, 12:14 pm
#1795
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: always on vacation.
Posts: 118
Dear Overgrownegyptian: Why did you do any of this?
Look at Post 1769:
My goodness, we should ban all these dramatic posts from everyone, including from me!
So I bought a $100 GC on 1/1, and was reimbursed 1/3; and then another $100 GC on 1/5, and was reimbursed 1/7. No drama, no muss, no fuss.
Don't buy a $200 GC. I wouldn't even buy 2 $100 cards in the same on-line session or even on the same day (which is what I did last August). I sure wouldn't buy a physical gift card either. All of those things might work out ok -- especially with a manual override -- but why take chances when the "no drama" path is so clear and so easy?
So we're done with all the drama here, right?
Look at Post 1769:
My goodness, we should ban all these dramatic posts from everyone, including from me!
So I bought a $100 GC on 1/1, and was reimbursed 1/3; and then another $100 GC on 1/5, and was reimbursed 1/7. No drama, no muss, no fuss.
Don't buy a $200 GC. I wouldn't even buy 2 $100 cards in the same on-line session or even on the same day (which is what I did last August). I sure wouldn't buy a physical gift card either. All of those things might work out ok -- especially with a manual override -- but why take chances when the "no drama" path is so clear and so easy?
So we're done with all the drama here, right?
Jan 15, 2015, 12:20 pm
#1796
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 374
Just approved for my Business Plat card. Will be purchasing AA gift cards!
Jan 15, 2015, 2:13 pm
#1797
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Programs: All major programs
Posts: 1,403
Has anybody got a manual adjustment on or after Jan 12? One AMEX agent told me they have stopped doing manual adjustments recently which sounds like BS to me.
Jan 15, 2015, 6:30 pm
#1798
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 89
Does this count toward meeting the spending requirement (or has anybody received Amex points for the purchases)? Or do they consider the "incidental" reimbursement a return?
Jan 15, 2015, 6:40 pm
#1799
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAS
Programs: Southwest AList, National EC Exec, Avis Preferred Plus, Hertz 5S
Posts: 228
$100 AA Gift Cards
Purchased 1/8
Credited 1/10
Purchased 1/11
Credited 1/14
Purchased 1/8
Credited 1/10
Purchased 1/11
Credited 1/14
Jan 15, 2015, 9:27 pm
#1800
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: NYC/PHL/HKG
Posts: 210
Second data point. Used the KOMEN link for 1x $100. Purchased 1/10, credited 1/13.