Jan 6, 2020, 1:26 pm
Last edit by: mia
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."
As of June 2017 gift certificates are no longer reimbursed.
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.
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 reimbursement reports: AS only (2020-23)
May 19, 2021, 12:10 am
#406
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,715
Good to know. I just paid $270 in seat assignment fees a few days after buying the ticket. Will report back.
May 19, 2021, 9:52 pm
#407
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: SEATAC
Programs: AS MVP Gold
Posts: 186
Have purchased several flights anywhere from 50 - 300 on Aspire or Platinum cards with no refund. Did put 3 actual premium seat selection fees across the two cards, and around 4 weeks had to chat to get them refunded - 121 x 2 on Aspire and 134 on Platinum.
May 20, 2021, 4:16 pm
#408
Join Date: May 2012
Location: HNL
Programs: AS MVPG, HA Plat
Posts: 1,268
All of my AS credits have required 14 day waits and manual intervention for at least the last couple of years.
Jun 8, 2021, 10:34 pm
#410
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SEA (previous locations: DTW, TLV, EWR, BOS)
Programs: AS: 75K; DL/NW: Plat; DL SC: Lifetime; Hyatt: Diamond; HH: Gold; SPG: Plat;
Posts: 3,383
Does anyone have any recent data points on whether paying a fare difference (on an already purchased ticket - changing date/flights to more expensive flights) triggers the airline credit if paid with an Amex Plat?
Thanks,
Bostonbali
Thanks,
Bostonbali
Jun 9, 2021, 10:23 am
#411
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NYC/PHX
Programs: IATA, Sabre, AvgeekAgent
Posts: 1,958
Yes, received credit on a $8.50 additional collection a month or so back.
Jun 10, 2021, 12:01 pm
#412
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 5
Premium seat has worked for me. Did it on 3x cards. One auto reimbursed after 4-5 days. The other 2, I had to wait 14, then just chatted with the rep, said they were seat selection and they credited it.
Jun 21, 2021, 9:05 am
#414
Join Date: May 2012
Location: HNL
Programs: AS MVPG, HA Plat
Posts: 1,268
Jun 21, 2021, 10:38 pm
#415
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 174
I just got a new Biz Platinum with the 150k MR points offer and selected AS as my airline of choice, since I have a couple of upcoming flights with them. I upgraded to premium seats on the first RT for approximately $85 and was reimbursed automatically a few days later. I thought I might have to call in seeing as it was a new card and others had mentioned having to do so, so I was pleasantly surprised. Hopefully others have the same good luck.
Jul 4, 2021, 2:47 pm
#416
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: Alaska, Bonvoy, HH
Posts: 482
is there a comprehensive list somewhere of what can be successfully credited at this point?
Jul 4, 2021, 3:56 pm
#417
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,737
I appreciate you posting this. I would not have thought of it on my own. We got 2 x $45 fees for premium seats reimbursed. Very happy.
Jul 9, 2021, 8:24 pm
#418
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 197
It’s extremely simple. I feel like I’ve written up this post several times we should add it to the wiki.
1. Find a route for your desired PC surcharge. Most transcons that route through SEA will get you 150-194$. Shorter routes would be less expensive.
2. Buy a Main Cabin or Saver (X) fare.
3. During seat selection phase, buy a PC seat selection fee.
4. Wait t+24 hours
5. Cancel your trip. The funds will go back to you as wallet funds.
6. t + 2 weeks contact Amex and tell them your airline incidental fee hasn’t been processed. Say it was for a seat selection fee.
You can do it in one go, as the charges will show up separately on your Amex bill.
1. Find a route for your desired PC surcharge. Most transcons that route through SEA will get you 150-194$. Shorter routes would be less expensive.
2. Buy a Main Cabin or Saver (X) fare.
3. During seat selection phase, buy a PC seat selection fee.
4. Wait t+24 hours
5. Cancel your trip. The funds will go back to you as wallet funds.
6. t + 2 weeks contact Amex and tell them your airline incidental fee hasn’t been processed. Say it was for a seat selection fee.
You can do it in one go, as the charges will show up separately on your Amex bill.
Jul 10, 2021, 4:41 pm
#420
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 39
Despite rules changing back to pre-pandemic, can't you instead just cancel < 24 hours and request credit to be applied to wallet instead of back to card?