Sep 17, 2014, 10:49 am
Last edit by: VegasGambler
Reminder: you must enroll and select AS as your airline BEFORE making a reimbursable purchase. Click HERE to enroll.
As of June 2017 gift certificates are no longer reimbursed. Link to buy gift certicates
According to this thread in the Alaska forum the reimbursement of Alaska Club memberships is no longer a problem. To see how much of your annual credit you've used, log in to AmEx, select the card in question, choose "Membership->Benefits" off the menu bar, scroll down to see the travel credit benefit. (with thanks to Lumpylump76)
Tickets cancelled within 24 hours are refunded back to the card used for the purchase.Tickets for travel dates > 60 days out can be deposited to your wallet when cancelled (this has not been true for some time). Change fees may apply depending on your status. Change fees are waived for MVP Gold and MVP Gold 75k members according to this page: https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...ID:MileagePlan (expand "service benefits" towards the bottom of the page). The wallet funds will expire one year after the issue date of the original ticket.
As of June 2017 gift certificates are no longer reimbursed. Link to buy gift certicates
According to this thread in the Alaska forum the reimbursement of Alaska Club memberships is no longer a problem. To see how much of your annual credit you've used, log in to AmEx, select the card in question, choose "Membership->Benefits" off the menu bar, scroll down to see the travel credit benefit. (with thanks to Lumpylump76)
Tickets cancelled within 24 hours are refunded back to the card used for the purchase.
Airline fee $250/$200/$100 reimbursement reports: AS only (2011-2019)
Jan 13, 2019, 7:55 pm
#961
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS
Posts: 2,293
Great, thanks for the clarification. I am taking your explanation of credit as posting on my AmEx account, right? In that case, I might just buy a AS Gift Certificate, charge it to AmEx and then put that GC in my Mileage Plan account. I want to cancel card around Jan 31.
Last edited by pcoll; Jan 14, 2019 at 11:19 am
Jan 14, 2019, 3:20 am
#962
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,215
For the new year I started utilizing my credit card airfare credit. They seem to credit any purchase through Alaska below $100. I paid for a flight to Calgary, and a round trip to Las Vegas. I split them up into one ways as not to go over the $100 per transaction. Both credited as soon as they hit the statement
Jan 14, 2019, 10:01 am
#963
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: LAX_AMS_MNL
Programs: AS MVP, AA EXP - 1MM, BAEC BRZ, BVY GLD, Hilton DIA, Hyatt GLB
Posts: 749
Jan 15, 2019, 7:56 pm
#964
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 10
Is the idea that we would get the cash/credit on our credit card? I guess I was assuming if you bought a flight and cancelled it, then AmEx would reverse any flight credit received for that cancelled and reimbursed flight. Is that not the case?
Jan 15, 2019, 7:56 pm
#965
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 10
Is the idea that we would get the cash/credit on our credit card? I guess I was assuming if you bought a flight and cancelled it, then AmEx would reverse any flight credit received for that cancelled and reimbursed flight. Is that not the case?
Jan 15, 2019, 7:59 pm
#966
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 10
If you cancel and get a reimbursement on a particular card, AmEx will still give you the airline credit?
Jan 15, 2019, 8:01 pm
#967
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 10
I didn't realize if you cancelled a flight AmEx would still let you keep the airline credit, essentially giving you the negative balance. I assumed they'd reverse the credit...guess that's not the case?
Jan 15, 2019, 9:23 pm
#968
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: AS 100K, HH Diamond, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 189
If you are Gold or 75K, you could cancel without a fee after the 24 hour window. You wouldn't get the cash back, but will have the option to deposit the ticket value into your AS wallet to use towards future travel.
Jan 15, 2019, 9:37 pm
#969
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: ERI/PIT
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 14
Starting to get into posting on FT in 2019!
Does anyone have data points on cancelling an award booking within 24 hours and receiving the funds back through emailed e-ticket number redemption for later, and not being charged any $125 fee? I tried reading back through the thread but didn't see anything in the last 20 pages or so. The language related to this on Alaska's website was unclear (to me) and I was lazy and did not call before I attempted.
If anything, I will hopefully have a data point to add in a few days' time. I booked an award flight and cancelled at ~22.5 hours, and had three separate charges to my Amex Plat: $86.53 taxes and fees, $12.50 nonrefundable partner booking fee, and the $1.00 (temporary preauthorization?)
Does anyone have data points on cancelling an award booking within 24 hours and receiving the funds back through emailed e-ticket number redemption for later, and not being charged any $125 fee? I tried reading back through the thread but didn't see anything in the last 20 pages or so. The language related to this on Alaska's website was unclear (to me) and I was lazy and did not call before I attempted.
If anything, I will hopefully have a data point to add in a few days' time. I booked an award flight and cancelled at ~22.5 hours, and had three separate charges to my Amex Plat: $86.53 taxes and fees, $12.50 nonrefundable partner booking fee, and the $1.00 (temporary preauthorization?)
Jan 16, 2019, 11:10 am
#970
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS
Posts: 2,293
Many of us are just MVP or have no status . The question for us is cancelling within the 24 hour window and retaining our Airline Credit. I think I understand it would work as follows:
purchase fares under $100 on AS and at hour 23 or so cancel reservation. It has been reported that AMEX will post initial charge, then airline credit for charge , then credit for cancelled flight. It would leave a credit balance on AMEX card, which could be used however user dictates.
This hopefully clears up some of the questions many are asking.
Personally, I plan on using the credit to purchase AS Gift certificate for future travel.
Jan 16, 2019, 8:03 pm
#971
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 234
Hi Guys, first of all let me apologize in advance for not reading all of the recent comments (although I did read some).
I have AMEX Platinum and AS is my selected airline. A few years ago, I could buy a $200 gift certificate and get reimbursed. I think last year, I got 2 tickets to wherever for under $100 each, later cancelled those flights, crediting the balance to my wallet and receiving the $200 credit from AMEX.
Has anything changed for this year? Is this still the preferred method of getting the AMEX credit? I'm also reading some remarks about booking and cancelling in less than 24 hours, but not sure what's up with that, or if both methods work. Thank you in advance!
I have AMEX Platinum and AS is my selected airline. A few years ago, I could buy a $200 gift certificate and get reimbursed. I think last year, I got 2 tickets to wherever for under $100 each, later cancelled those flights, crediting the balance to my wallet and receiving the $200 credit from AMEX.
Has anything changed for this year? Is this still the preferred method of getting the AMEX credit? I'm also reading some remarks about booking and cancelling in less than 24 hours, but not sure what's up with that, or if both methods work. Thank you in advance!
Jan 17, 2019, 1:37 am
#972
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,215
First of all, alexandcompany, WELCOME to Flyertalk!!
Many of us are just MVP or have no status . The question for us is cancelling within the 24 hour window and retaining our Airline Credit. I think I understand it would work as follows:
purchase fares under $100 on AS and at hour 23 or so cancel reservation. It has been reported that AMEX will post initial charge, then airline credit for charge , then credit for cancelled flight. It would leave a credit balance on AMEX card, which could be used however user dictates.
This hopefully clears up some of the questions many are asking.
Personally, I plan on using the credit to purchase AS Gift certificate for future travel.
Many of us are just MVP or have no status . The question for us is cancelling within the 24 hour window and retaining our Airline Credit. I think I understand it would work as follows:
purchase fares under $100 on AS and at hour 23 or so cancel reservation. It has been reported that AMEX will post initial charge, then airline credit for charge , then credit for cancelled flight. It would leave a credit balance on AMEX card, which could be used however user dictates.
This hopefully clears up some of the questions many are asking.
Personally, I plan on using the credit to purchase AS Gift certificate for future travel.
Do keep in mind if you have a credit balance on an Amex card, you can request a check sent to you from Amex.
Jan 17, 2019, 10:36 am
#973
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 60
First of all, alexandcompany, WELCOME to Flyertalk!!
Many of us are just MVP or have no status . The question for us is cancelling within the 24 hour window and retaining our Airline Credit. I think I understand it would work as follows:
purchase fares under $100 on AS and at hour 23 or so cancel reservation. It has been reported that AMEX will post initial charge, then airline credit for charge , then credit for cancelled flight. It would leave a credit balance on AMEX card, which could be used however user dictates.
This hopefully clears up some of the questions many are asking.
Personally, I plan on using the credit to purchase AS Gift certificate for future travel.
Many of us are just MVP or have no status . The question for us is cancelling within the 24 hour window and retaining our Airline Credit. I think I understand it would work as follows:
purchase fares under $100 on AS and at hour 23 or so cancel reservation. It has been reported that AMEX will post initial charge, then airline credit for charge , then credit for cancelled flight. It would leave a credit balance on AMEX card, which could be used however user dictates.
This hopefully clears up some of the questions many are asking.
Personally, I plan on using the credit to purchase AS Gift certificate for future travel.
Jan 17, 2019, 11:30 am
#974
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
Originally Posted by pcoll;30662278.
...It would leave a credit balance on AMEX card, which could be used however user dictates.
.... I plan on using the credit to purchase AS Gift certificate for future travel.
.... I plan on using the credit to purchase AS Gift certificate for future travel.
Jan 17, 2019, 11:44 am
#975
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS
Posts: 2,293
DP:
Purchased 2- OW fares $99 each 1/16/19 Planning on cancel at 2300 hours. waiting to see how it posts to AmEx account, currently pending. Will purchase 2 - $100 GC with CREDIT generated from airline credit transaction. Willing to pay the $2.00 balance due on AmEx after GC purchase. I would rather have amount in AS Mileage Plan account for future travel.
Just a personal choice.