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 9, 2012, 1:14 pm
#211
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: AA PLT, SPG GLD, Marriott GLD, Amex PLT, Hertz GLD, National EX
Posts: 332
AA Admiral's Club - EWR
Spent $4 at the Admiral's club on 1/4 - $4 was credited on 1/7. Surprised, since last year my charges from the Admiral's club were not reimbursed.
Jan 9, 2012, 6:36 pm
#212
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: 4,550
On 1/6, I bought a $50 AA gift card. In looking in my email on 1/8, I noticed that I had not changed my 2012 airline assignment from DL to AA. I wrote to Amex and asked if I could still get the $50 credited. They said:
Sorry, it only applies to purchases made after your change.
But don't worry.
We're giving you a $50 courtesy credit.
Wow! Go figure.
Now off to buy my $200 in GC's - I may get $250 instead of $200 because of my mistake.
YMMV.
Sorry, it only applies to purchases made after your change.
But don't worry.
We're giving you a $50 courtesy credit.
Wow! Go figure.
Now off to buy my $200 in GC's - I may get $250 instead of $200 because of my mistake.
YMMV.
Jan 9, 2012, 6:45 pm
#213
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
My AmEx account (online) shows that reimbursement was posted 2 days after my order. I actually saw the proof of reimbursement online 4 days after my order. Delivery of the plastic cards by Fedex 4 days after order placement.
Jan 10, 2012, 9:00 am
#214
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: San Francisco
Programs: Amex MR, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, AS MVP
Posts: 518
Possibly this is old or expected news, but I recently bought a round-trip coach ticket using my PRG card. Then, in a separate transaction, I used my Platinum to buy a "Preferred" seat in each direction. The total charge was $53 and it showed up on the Amex activity as "AA MISC SALE/ TAX/ FDALLAS TX." It had a ticket number in the description, but nevertheless that charge was reimbursed three days later.
I am not sure if this purchase was "supposed" to qualify for reimbursement, but it does seem to work.
I am not sure if this purchase was "supposed" to qualify for reimbursement, but it does seem to work.
Jan 11, 2012, 1:22 pm
#215
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: platinum card
Posts: 55
I booked 4 $50 gift cards on 1/8/2012 and had reimbursement on 1/10/2102
one order was 2 gift cards @ $50 and then two separate purchases @ $50 each.
AMERICAN AIRLINES
From:
To:
Carrier:
Class:
N/A
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
Ticket Number: 0010631721594
Date of Departure: 01/08
Passenger Name: ----
Document Type: MISCELLANEOUS TAX(S)/FEE(S)
Doing Business As: AMERICAN AIRLINES E TKT
Merchant Address: AMERICAN AIRLINES-CCS
7645 E 63RD ST, SUITE 600
TULSA
OK
74133
UNITED STATES
AA MISC SALE/ TAX/ FDALLAS TX
100.00
AMERICAN AIRLINES
From:
To:
Carrier:
Class:
N/A
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
Ticket Number: 0010631721617
Date of Departure: 01/08
Passenger Name:
Document Type: MISCELLANEOUS TAX(S)/FEE(S)
EXTENDED PAYMENT OPTION
Doing Business As: AMERICAN AIRLINES E TKT
Merchant Address: AMERICAN AIRLINES-CCS
7645 E 63RD ST, SUITE 600
TULSA
OK
74133
UNITED STATES
Reference Number: 320120090294390440
Dispute/Inquire about this charge
Category: Travel - Airline
one order was 2 gift cards @ $50 and then two separate purchases @ $50 each.
AMERICAN AIRLINES
From:
To:
Carrier:
Class:
N/A
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
Ticket Number: 0010631721594
Date of Departure: 01/08
Passenger Name: ----
Document Type: MISCELLANEOUS TAX(S)/FEE(S)
Doing Business As: AMERICAN AIRLINES E TKT
Merchant Address: AMERICAN AIRLINES-CCS
7645 E 63RD ST, SUITE 600
TULSA
OK
74133
UNITED STATES
AA MISC SALE/ TAX/ FDALLAS TX
100.00
AMERICAN AIRLINES
From:
To:
Carrier:
Class:
N/A
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
N/A
YY
00
Ticket Number: 0010631721617
Date of Departure: 01/08
Passenger Name:
Document Type: MISCELLANEOUS TAX(S)/FEE(S)
EXTENDED PAYMENT OPTION
Doing Business As: AMERICAN AIRLINES E TKT
Merchant Address: AMERICAN AIRLINES-CCS
7645 E 63RD ST, SUITE 600
TULSA
OK
74133
UNITED STATES
Reference Number: 320120090294390440
Dispute/Inquire about this charge
Category: Travel - Airline
Jan 11, 2012, 8:25 pm
#216
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,632
Quick question -- I know people have had success with AA gift cards, but do these cards have to be redeemed by the person who bought them? I want to make sure I use my full $200, and this seems like a good way to do it -- but I have no AA travel coming up. Thanks.
Jan 11, 2012, 10:14 pm
#217
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
Anyone can use the cards. It's just a number and no name is attached.
Jan 12, 2012, 7:27 am
#218
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Seattle
Programs: AA PLT
Posts: 70
I was reimbursed the $30 for one 500 mile upgrade. It was billed as
'Document Type: PASSENGER TICKET'.
'Document Type: PASSENGER TICKET'.
Jan 12, 2012, 9:32 am
#219
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
Anyway, if this question has you fretting, a quick phone call to AA should get you a firm answer.
Jan 12, 2012, 12:29 pm
#220
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: 4,550
Bought $50 gift card, reimbursed about two days later. Will buy 3 more to use up my $200.
Jan 13, 2012, 11:48 am
#224
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Spam; SPG Gold; other randoms
Posts: 198
Another data point
2 x $100 GC from AA reimbursed two days after transaction processed by AMEX. Now, I just have to figure out how to use these things ex. ATL. Of course, it would be easier if DL swallows up AMR 
Jan 13, 2012, 5:32 pm
#225
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,590
Amex has reimbursed me over $200 so far this year. See how long it takes them to fix that.