Jan 4, 2017, 6:59 am

FlyerTalk Forums Expert How-Tos and Guides

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:

Yes - Majuki, Evo40

Admirals Club Passes:

Yes - Hilton-gold, moe8555

Admirals Club Food/Drinks:

Yes - cyncyn129, Segments, chrisny2

Award Cancellation Fee*:

No - ShrinkTheGlobe, canesfan, jasmians, soy

Award Taxes/Fees:

Yes - Dedicated, Rakibullslam, tsmith12, lotrbfme, mia, GTITAN, cdoobiest
No - Alex_I, exmike, jb0506, fangtl, nall, javabytes, chitink
Mixed - PatrickTM, Visconti, iahphx

Baggage*:

Yes - tlglenn
No - mrlemm, mlin32, abk, pubsmeister, esls79

Change Fee*:

No - cubs105, prhocky2607

Close-In Ticket Fee*:

No - PatrickTM, mileshound

Elite 500-mile Stickers:

Yes - LuizMiranda, fotoflyer88, nk15, joshvworld, Hilton-gold, captaink, JCN, aftortoriello, nall
No - pubsmeister

Elite Challenges:

Yes - skreemer6
No - stheller, tlglenn, GTITAN

External Reservation Fee:

Yes - jvel

Five Star Service:

Yes - JDiver

Infant Fees:

No - AUSINSIGHT

MCE/Seat Selection:

Yes - chapmanj9, Dedicated, Hilton-gold, jb0506, limeyx, act0fgod, nall, tlglenn
No - UAZip

Mileage Multipler:

Yes - mia, mia (two separate reports), TravelLawyer, QtownDave, nk15, nall, UAZip

Pet Fee*:

No - mrlemm

Same Day Flight Change:

Yes - Segments

Upfares:

Mixed - javabytes, javabytes - appears the amount matters
No - jvel

Upgrades:

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.

Other Airline Reports
AA Thread
AS Thread
B6 Thread
DL Thread
HA Thread
UA Thread
WN Thread

Airline fee $250/$200/$100 reimbursement reports: AA only (2017-2019)

Closed Thread Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Nov 12, 2018, 10:24 am

#946

y0shiy0shi

Join Date: Aug 2012

Posts: 24

DP: Purchased another $100 AA virtual gift cards on Nov 12th with Aspire. Posted on Nov 15th.

Last edited by y0shiy0shi; Nov 15, 2018 at 12:20 pm

Nov 12, 2018, 10:24 am

#947

michael_v

Join Date: May 2006

Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA

Posts: 2,983

$100 AA e-gift card reimbursed.

What is the best comparison site to sell AA e-gift cards?

Nov 12, 2018, 6:23 pm

#948

olevelo

Join Date: Aug 2016

Programs: SPG, Hilton, Marriott, Delta, AA, United

Posts: 16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinu11

So are people getting reimbursed for single gift cards of >$100? Has anyone tried buying a single $250 gift card to get the credit on Aspire? Or is $200 the limit?

That's exactly what I posted a few days ago. Reimbursed for a $100 and a $150. There were a couple of other folks who were reimbursed for $150 recently, which is why I took a shot on it.

Nov 12, 2018, 10:20 pm

#949

limeyx

Join Date: Apr 2007

Posts: 208

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb0506

I've got 3 posted charged on Nov 9.
81.10 - award travel fees/taxes
87.59 - seat choice Main cabin extra fees
92.57 - seat choice Main cabin extra fees

Nothing yet. I'm hoping I'll receive credit on them shortly. If not I've got 210 in bag fees coming up next month.

My two seat selection fees on AA were both re-imbursed (Amex Plat)

Last edited by limeyx; Nov 12, 2018 at 10:26 pm Reason: Added card type

Nov 14, 2018, 7:07 am

#950

pkoo

Join Date: Jul 2012

Location: LAX

Posts: 383

Is the charge supposed to show up on your online statement like so:

Doing business as:
AA ANCILLARY SALES
4333 AMON CARTER BLVD
FORT WORTH
TX
76155
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (THE)
000.008.0042
Additional Information: 20181112 AA.COMAMERICAN AIRLINES
Reference: 320183160xxxxxxxxx
Category: Travel - Airline

1 week since posting a $50 a charge for GC and no credit yet.

Nov 14, 2018, 12:27 pm

#951

lotrbfme

Join Date: Jun 2014

Location: FL

Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum

Posts: 1,299

Quote:

Originally Posted by pkoo

Yes. Just wait. Dont worry.

Nov 14, 2018, 3:24 pm

#952

Biggie Fries

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: PHL

Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive

Posts: 3,294

Quote:

Originally Posted by pkoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotrbfme

Yes. Just wait. Dont worry.

Agreed. Remember, your week includes a two-day weekend and the Veterans Day bank holiday.

Nov 14, 2018, 6:44 pm

#953

Dracord

Join Date: Sep 2011

Posts: 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinu11

So are people getting reimbursed for single gift cards of >$100? Has anyone tried buying a single $250 gift card to get the credit on Aspire? Or is $200 the limit?

I went on AA's website and got 3 gift cards (100, 100, 50) and just now noticed it posted as one transaction on my Amex card (250) I doubt it will post as no one else seemed to get anything over 150 but I will report back. I still plan on buying individual gift cards as I'm looking at a $500 flight anyway

Nov 14, 2018, 6:56 pm

#954

rht

Join Date: Oct 2009

Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond

Posts: 7

$150 confirmed

Took a shot with the $150 and can confirm it has been reimbursed.

Nov 14, 2018, 8:18 pm

#955

dpy940307

Join Date: Feb 2014

Location: LGA, JFK

Programs: OZ Diamond/*G, AMEX Plat (Marriott Gold), AMEX Hilton Aspire (Hilton Diamond)

Posts: 92

Quote:

Originally Posted by AFmoneyguy

12 Nov 2018 - purchased a $250 AA gift card with Hilton Honors Aspire. I will report back on status in a few days.

Any update?

Nov 14, 2018, 9:04 pm

#956

AFmoneyguy

Join Date: Nov 2018

Posts: 16

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpy940307

Any update?

Still waiting for reimbursement as of 4am GMT 15 Nov

Nov 15, 2018, 8:55 am

#957

ukinny2000

Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: NY, NY

Posts: 695

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dracord

if you read back far enough you will see that this exact scenario was posted about, and succeeded

See here

Nov 15, 2018, 10:56 am

#958

jcm55a

Join Date: Jul 2014

Posts: 148

Is it still the case that you can't use the GC right when you purchase? I might purchase an AA flight later today but don't really want to be stuck with $100 GC if I can't use it.

Nov 15, 2018, 11:32 am

#959

WantOnlinePoker

Join Date: Feb 2018

Posts: 168

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcm55a

Is it still the case that you can't use the GC right when you purchase? I might purchase an AA flight later today but don't really want to be stuck with $100 GC if I can't use it.

When I bought an eGC, it delivered right away but couldn't be used for 48 hours.

Nov 15, 2018, 11:44 am

#960

HHonored1

Join Date: Jul 2018

Programs: Hilton Diamond

Posts: 15

$50 e-gift card purchased on desktop site using Aspire card on 11/12, airline fee reimbursement on 11/14. T