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$200 airline fee reimbursement reports: AA only [2011-2016]

Old Dec 31, 2013, 7:52 am
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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:
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.

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
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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 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 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.

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$200 airline fee reimbursement reports: AA only [2011-2016]

Old Jan 2, 2014, 10:20 pm
  #1081  
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SAN
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thx for the charity links - I picked up mine, hope the rebates clear
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Old Jan 4, 2014, 8:33 am
  #1082  
formerly gohima
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Bought two separate 500 mile upgrades last week and I am still getting no rebate. Talked to a rep and he couldnt figure out why it hadnt posted yet. AFAIK, it still reimburses for 500 mile stickers, right?
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Old Jan 4, 2014, 9:42 am
  #1083  
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Originally Posted by gohima
Bought two separate 500 mile upgrades last week and I am still getting no rebate. Talked to a rep and he couldnt figure out why it hadnt posted yet. AFAIK, it still reimburses for 500 mile stickers, right?
Yes you should get reimbursed. I'm waiting on my $100.00 GC purchases also. Hopefully next day or so.
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Old Jan 4, 2014, 10:20 am
  #1084  
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Can I get this reimbursed?

I booked a Platinum Challenge for $200. The charge posted today as

"AA MISC SALE/ TAX/ FDALLAS TX"
"CATEGORY TRAVEL - AIRLINE"
"DOCUMENT TYPE: FREQUENT FLYER FEE/PURCHASE"

I'll give it a week or so to see if it is refunded, but if it is not, do you think I'll have success calling in to have this for my $200 credit since it says "FEE" ?
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Old Jan 4, 2014, 8:36 pm
  #1085  
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
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I bought two $50 gcs Jan 1. Waiting for reimbursement, or not..
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Old Jan 5, 2014, 9:28 am
  #1086  
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 160
Originally Posted by zhengqiji
I bought two $50 gcs Jan 1. Waiting for reimbursement, or not..
great two $50 were credited on Jan 4 and posted on Jan 5. Now go for another two $50 gcs.
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Old Jan 5, 2014, 9:28 am
  #1087  
 
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2x $100 GC on 1/1, reimbursed 1/4.
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Old Jan 5, 2014, 9:32 am
  #1088  
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Originally Posted by BostonFlyer1624
2x $100 GC on 1/1, reimbursed 1/4.
Bought on 1/1, reimbursed 1/5.
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Old Jan 5, 2014, 9:51 am
  #1089  
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Originally Posted by elkhornne
Bought on 1/1, reimbursed 1/5.
Nice, has the credit actually posted to the account? Reason i asked is that i bought 2 $100 on 1/1, but neither have posted to my account. i do have alerts set up and i got an alert for a merchant credit for one of them, but not the second email yet. Neither have posted against my account yet but i expect it will take a day or two.

Still, yours are faster!

Edit: never mind. Both credit posted to my account.

Last edited by BOShappyflyer; Jan 5, 2014 at 11:05 am
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Old Jan 5, 2014, 10:24 am
  #1090  
 
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Nothing new here but purchased 2 $100 AA gift cards in separate transactions on 1/2. Credits hit yesterday on 1/4.
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Old Jan 5, 2014, 10:28 am
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Purchased 4 x $50 AA virtual gift cards on 1/1, credit posted on 1/4!!
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Old Jan 5, 2014, 11:08 am
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2x$100 transaction posted on 1/2. Credit posted on 1/4.
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Old Jan 5, 2014, 11:57 am
  #1093  
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$200 AA gift card reimbursed, no need for smaller purchases

For the second year in a row, I received reimbursement of a $200 AA gift card. I know that some people split up the transactions, but it's not necessary if you don't want to. Purchased on Jan. 1 and credit appeared Jan. 4.
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Old Jan 5, 2014, 11:57 am
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Ditto - my 2x$100 GC purchases 1/2 reimbursed 1/4
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Old Jan 5, 2014, 12:06 pm
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My purchases(2*100 GC) on 1/1 were reimbursed 1/4

Last edited by concordian; Jan 5, 2014 at 12:06 pm Reason: Date correction
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