Jan 4, 2017, 6:59 am
Last edit by: mia
CAUTION: In February 2019, American Airlines changed the coding of gift card transactions. Although there are a few successful data points since, in general, Gift Card purchases are now explicitly identified, and no longer reimbursed by American Express.
Reminder: you must enroll and select your airline BEFORE making a reimbursable purchase. http://www.americanexpress.com/airlinechoice -or- "Call the number on the back of your Card to select a qualifying airline."
Data Points on automatically reimbursed incidentals since 2017:
Admirals Club Memberships: Admirals Club Passes:
Wifi is provided by one of three third-party providers and is thus not eligible for the incidental credit.
* For items not automatically reimbursed but which are not excluded by Amex, you can try and request manual reimbursement from American Express; however, you may need to wait 14-28 days first.
To review AA reimbursement reports from 2011-2016 as well as information on gift cards, click HERE.
Reminder: you must enroll and select your airline BEFORE making a reimbursable purchase. http://www.americanexpress.com/airlinechoice -or- "Call the number on the back of your Card to select a qualifying airline."
Data Points on automatically reimbursed incidentals since 2017:
Admirals Club Memberships: Admirals Club Passes:
- Yes - Hilton-gold, moe8555
- No - ShrinkTheGlobe, canesfan, jasmians, soy
- Yes - Dedicated, Rakibullslam, tsmith12, lotrbfme, mia, GTITAN, cdoobiest
- No - Alex_I, exmike, jb0506, fangtl, nall, javabytes, chitink
- Mixed - PatrickTM, Visconti, iahphx
- No - cubs105, prhocky2607
- No - PatrickTM, mileshound
- Yes - LuizMiranda, fotoflyer88, nk15, joshvworld, Hilton-gold, captaink, JCN, aftortoriello, nall
- No - pubsmeister
- Yes - jvel
- Yes - JDiver
- No - AUSINSIGHT
- No - mrlemm
- Yes - Segments
- Yes - wireless_999, saunders111, mosfet, Budoka, sdsearch
- Mixed - inevitability
Wifi is provided by one of three third-party providers and is thus not eligible for the incidental credit.
* For items not automatically reimbursed but which are not excluded by Amex, you can try and request manual reimbursement from American Express; however, you may need to wait 14-28 days first.
To review AA reimbursement reports from 2011-2016 as well as information on gift cards, click HERE.
Airline fee $250/$200/$100 reimbursement reports: AA only (2017-2019)
Dec 11, 2017, 1:21 pm
#406
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Bonvoy Silver, BA, AA, FlyingBlue, IberiaPlus,Wyndham Rewards
Posts: 141
Amex plat
Selected AA around 11/28. Bought AA $100 virtual gift card on 12/4. Posted 12/5, $100 reimbursement credited on 12/8.
Dec 11, 2017, 4:50 pm
#407
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, UA, DL, NSA, CIA, MIB
Posts: 537
Do the 5X points actually count?
Dec 12, 2017, 10:09 am
#408
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 2
Amex Platinum Airline Credit
Hi I have two $50 charges for my gift cards that were posted on 12/6 on my amex platinum. I have not received my credit as of today 12/12. I understand I am suppose to wait 14 days. Should I be worried?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Dec 12, 2017, 10:19 am
#409
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Dec 12, 2017, 11:47 am
#411
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 6
Amex Biz Plat
12/8 - eGift purchase posted ()
12/11 - statement credit posted
12/8 - eGift purchase posted ()
12/11 - statement credit posted
Dec 12, 2017, 1:35 pm
#412
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 291
Has there been any discussion as to whether or not the airline selection takes effect immediately?
I selected AA on Dec 5 and purchased a gift card a few minutes later. Still no credit on the 12th (personal gold).
It didn't take that long for the credit to post for my plat.
I selected AA on Dec 5 and purchased a gift card a few minutes later. Still no credit on the 12th (personal gold).
It didn't take that long for the credit to post for my plat.
Dec 12, 2017, 1:46 pm
#413
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 46
Has there been any discussion as to whether or not the airline selection takes effect immediately?
I selected AA on Dec 5 and purchased a gift card a few minutes later. Still no credit on the 12th (personal gold).
It didn't take that long for the credit to post for my plat.
I selected AA on Dec 5 and purchased a gift card a few minutes later. Still no credit on the 12th (personal gold).
It didn't take that long for the credit to post for my plat.
I'm wondering this myself. I selected AA on 12/8, purchased $100 GC on 12/9. Has not credited yet -- but I was kind of expecting by tomorrow.
I remember it working right away -- but not sure.
Hmmm I don't see the credit yet, but in my benefit section is showing i only have $100 remaining of the $200 credit, my guess is I'm going to see the $100 credit soon?
Dec 12, 2017, 3:17 pm
#414
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 3
Reimbursement DP
Quick DP: Purchased 2 $100 AA gift cards (separate transactions) with the Ameriprise Platinum on December 7th, credits posted December 10th.
Dec 13, 2017, 12:06 am
#415
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
Programs: AA PLT,AS,UA PP,J6,FB,EY,LH,SQ,HH Dmd,Hyatt Glbl,Marriott Plat,IHG Plat,Accor Gold
Posts: 10,820
Purchased two $100 AA electronic gift cards in separate transactions on Dec. 1, using my Schwab Amex Plat card. Credits for both posted on Dec. 4.
Dec 14, 2017, 12:13 pm
#416
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Park, Metropolis
Programs: AA LT PLT 3MM, Hilton/Marriott/SPG/Club Carlson GLD, IHG PLT
Posts: 4,608
Dec 14, 2017, 1:51 pm
#417
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 7
is it recommended to make two separate purchases of $100 gift cards or can I purchase 2 at the same time totaling $200 at checkout?
Dec 15, 2017, 11:59 am
#418
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 7
bought 2 $100 with my amex plat in one transaction totalling $200 on 12/12 and still haven't gotten anything back yet. hopefully it'll go through.
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Dec 16, 2017, 12:56 am
#419
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: ORD
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, IHG Platinum, Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Gold - cheapass economy flyer!
Posts: 241
Took 4 days to post, $100 gift card. Just bought a second one, to use up full Schwab credit.
Btw, I noticed the "benefits" section of Amex site reflected the purchase before the credit hit... so awardwallet also noticed the decrease in available flight credits before Mint saw the $100 post. I found that (slightly) interesting
Btw, I noticed the "benefits" section of Amex site reflected the purchase before the credit hit... so awardwallet also noticed the decrease in available flight credits before Mint saw the $100 post. I found that (slightly) interesting
Dec 16, 2017, 8:47 am
#420
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 7
amex Charles Schwab platinum. 2X $100 AA Gift Cards purchased in one single transaction totaling $200 on 12/12. Reembriusement 4 days later today 12/16 for total amount of $200.