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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READING PRIOR TO POSTING REGARDING UA TB:
Your question is probably answered in this Wikipost
Reminder: you must enroll and select UA as your airline; it is generally viewed as prudent to wait a day before making a reimbursable purchase. It usually takes 5-10 to be reimbursed.
Travel Bank: There's a separate thread at this link for general discussion of Travel Bank, including important limitations on its use. As of Jan 3, 2022, and with ongoing success in 2023 as reported below, Travel Bank posts as a Special Service Ticket reimbursed by Amex (but unofficially), or United Electronic Ticketing or United Airlines Houston. Purchase here: https://www.united.com/en/US/account/travelbank If your transaction returns a Payment Failed error, try adding your American Express card to your United Airlines profile, and repeat the transaction using the stored card. DO NOT CALL Amex to ask about being credited for this.
Gift Cards: United does not sell gift cards.
MileagePlus X App: As of December 2016 American Express no longer reimburses MPX transactions.
READ BELOW for OTHER EXPENSES WHICH MAY BE REIMBURSED
Airline Taxes on Award Tickets Doesn't seem to work anymore; see post 179 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25297196-post179.html and #391
Economy Plus and First Class Upgrade Fees Subscription worked in Feb 2020, data point here. As of December 2016 there were conflicting posts; one stating that an upgrade to E+ coded as an "upgrade fee" and was, therefore, not reimbursed. Others said they were reimbursed as it was coded as "preferred seat upgrade." In February 2019, three separate FTer reported receiving varying amounts of reimbursement (dependent upon which card was used for the purchase) after purchasing an E+ annual subscription. The E+ subscriptions code as "preferred seat upgrade". Upgrading from E to FC will also not be reimbursed because it codes as a passenger ticket even when done after buying the original ticket. There seems to be a distinction between seat upgrades being reimbursed, while ticket upgrades are not.
Award AcceleratorI would not risk this. The last report of being reimbursed for Award Accelerator was for $68 on October 27, 2011. Every post about Award Accelerator since has reported "No reimbursement."
Eligible incidental fees include:
A general discussion of Travel Bank is in a separate thread .
(2022 discussion of UA available at this link.)
Metadiscussion: WHEN to report missing airline fee reimbursements?
Your question is probably answered in this Wikipost
Reminder: you must enroll and select UA as your airline; it is generally viewed as prudent to wait a day before making a reimbursable purchase. It usually takes 5-10 to be reimbursed.
Travel Bank: There's a separate thread at this link for general discussion of Travel Bank, including important limitations on its use. As of Jan 3, 2022, and with ongoing success in 2023 as reported below, Travel Bank posts as a Special Service Ticket reimbursed by Amex (but unofficially), or United Electronic Ticketing or United Airlines Houston. Purchase here: https://www.united.com/en/US/account/travelbank If your transaction returns a Payment Failed error, try adding your American Express card to your United Airlines profile, and repeat the transaction using the stored card. DO NOT CALL Amex to ask about being credited for this.
Gift Cards: United does not sell gift cards.
MileagePlus X App: As of December 2016 American Express no longer reimburses MPX transactions.
READ BELOW for OTHER EXPENSES WHICH MAY BE REIMBURSED
Airline Taxes on Award Tickets Doesn't seem to work anymore; see post 179 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25297196-post179.html and #391
Economy Plus and First Class Upgrade Fees Subscription worked in Feb 2020, data point here. As of December 2016 there were conflicting posts; one stating that an upgrade to E+ coded as an "upgrade fee" and was, therefore, not reimbursed. Others said they were reimbursed as it was coded as "preferred seat upgrade." In February 2019, three separate FTer reported receiving varying amounts of reimbursement (dependent upon which card was used for the purchase) after purchasing an E+ annual subscription. The E+ subscriptions code as "preferred seat upgrade". Upgrading from E to FC will also not be reimbursed because it codes as a passenger ticket even when done after buying the original ticket. There seems to be a distinction between seat upgrades being reimbursed, while ticket upgrades are not.
Award AcceleratorI would not risk this. The last report of being reimbursed for Award Accelerator was for $68 on October 27, 2011. Every post about Award Accelerator since has reported "No reimbursement."
Eligible incidental fees include:
- Checked baggage fees (including overweight/oversize)
- Itinerary change fees
- Phone reservation fees
- FareLock
- Pet flight fees
- Seat assignment fees (E+)
- In-flight amenity fees (beverages, food, pillows/blankets, headphones)
- In-flight entertainment fees (excluding wireless internet unless it is billed by the airline.)
- Airport lounge day passes & annual memberships
- Onboard WIFI (provided it is billed by the airline.)
A general discussion of Travel Bank is in a separate thread .
(2022 discussion of UA available at this link.)
Airline fee $250/$200 reimbursement reports: UA only (2023)
#346
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: UA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 24
AMEX Business Platinum
3/12 - 2x $100 Travel Bank
3/17 - 2x $100 credits posted
3/12 - 2x $100 Travel Bank
3/17 - 2x $100 credits posted
#347
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Programs: Milege+, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,685
Not to be redundant, but you never know when this won't work.
Travel Bank $100 bought March 14.
Credit posted March 20.
Travel Bank $100 bought March 14.
Credit posted March 20.
#348
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 1
Pet fee and seat upgrade dps
Selected UA days before purchasing.
Morgan Stanley Plat:
01/17 Travel Bank
On Statement:
UNITED AIRLINES HOUSTON TX
UNITED AIRLINES
From: CHICAGO O'HARE INT To: CHICAGO O'HARE INT Carrier: UA Class: 00
Ticket Number: XXX Date of Departure: XXX
Document Type: SPECIAL SERVICE TICKET $100.00
01/17 Travel Bank 2nd purchase
On Statement:
UNITED AIRLINES HOUSTON TX
UNITED AIRLINES
From: CHICAGO O'HARE INT To: CHICAGO O'HARE INT Carrier: UA Class: 00
Ticket Number: XXX Date of Departure: XXX
Document Type: SPECIAL SERVICE TICKET $100.00
01/22 reimbursement x2
AMEX Airline Fee Reimbursement
TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY AMERICAN EXPRESS -$100
Business Plat:
02/20 UA pet fee
On Statement:
UNITED AIRLINES
UNITED AIRLINES
From: XXX To: XXX Carrier: UA Class: 00
Ticket Number: XXX Date of Departure: XXX
Document Type: ANIMAL TRANSPORTATION CHARGE $125.00
02/25 reimbursement
AMEX Airline Fee Reimbursement
TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY AMERICAN EXPRESS -$125
03/15 UA Economy to Economy Plus seat upgrade
UNITED AIRLINES HOUSTON TX
UNITED AIRLINES
From: XXX To: XXX Carrier: UA Class: 00
Ticket Number: XXX Date of Departure: XXX
Document Type: PREFERRED SEAT UPGRADE $229
03/20 reimbursement
AMEX Airline Fee Reimbursement
TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY AMERICAN EXPRESS -$75
Morgan Stanley Plat:
01/17 Travel Bank
On Statement:
UNITED AIRLINES HOUSTON TX
UNITED AIRLINES
From: CHICAGO O'HARE INT To: CHICAGO O'HARE INT Carrier: UA Class: 00
Ticket Number: XXX Date of Departure: XXX
Document Type: SPECIAL SERVICE TICKET $100.00
01/17 Travel Bank 2nd purchase
On Statement:
UNITED AIRLINES HOUSTON TX
UNITED AIRLINES
From: CHICAGO O'HARE INT To: CHICAGO O'HARE INT Carrier: UA Class: 00
Ticket Number: XXX Date of Departure: XXX
Document Type: SPECIAL SERVICE TICKET $100.00
01/22 reimbursement x2
AMEX Airline Fee Reimbursement
TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY AMERICAN EXPRESS -$100
Business Plat:
02/20 UA pet fee
On Statement:
UNITED AIRLINES
UNITED AIRLINES
From: XXX To: XXX Carrier: UA Class: 00
Ticket Number: XXX Date of Departure: XXX
Document Type: ANIMAL TRANSPORTATION CHARGE $125.00
02/25 reimbursement
AMEX Airline Fee Reimbursement
TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY AMERICAN EXPRESS -$125
03/15 UA Economy to Economy Plus seat upgrade
UNITED AIRLINES HOUSTON TX
UNITED AIRLINES
From: XXX To: XXX Carrier: UA Class: 00
Ticket Number: XXX Date of Departure: XXX
Document Type: PREFERRED SEAT UPGRADE $229
03/20 reimbursement
AMEX Airline Fee Reimbursement
TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY AMERICAN EXPRESS -$75
#350
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: PHL, EWR
Programs: UA Gold; AA; Amtrak Select Plus;HH Diamond;Hyatt Disc;Hertz PC; Total Wine Grand Reserve!
Posts: 2,402
$100 Travel bank purchased on 3/24, credit posted on 3/29
This was using my Amex Plat.
This was using my Amex Plat.
Last edited by rittenhousesq; Mar 30, 2023 at 9:01 pm
#351
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 1
Good to go still on Amex Hilton Aspire.
Travel bank purchase of $250 on 3/25.
Credit showed on 3/30.
Travel bank purchase of $250 on 3/25.
Credit showed on 3/30.
#352
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: CA
Posts: 31
4/1 - 2x $100 charges
4/7 - Meter moved, assume credits will post 4/8.
4/7 - Meter moved, assume credits will post 4/8.
#353
Join Date: Jan 2020
Programs: UA MileagePlus
Posts: 2
it took while for me too,
31-MAR - 1x$250 bank
7-APR - Credit Posted
I wish I made the move to this card years ago. this is amazing.
31-MAR - 1x$250 bank
7-APR - Credit Posted
I wish I made the move to this card years ago. this is amazing.
#354
Join Date: Apr 2023
Posts: 7
4/6 $50 charged to Travel Bank on Aspire. Showed pending as United Electronic Ticketing.
4/9 posted as united Airlines Houston but is showing 7X for Airfare, so I assume no credit will follow
UPDATE: Credit for 4/6 purchase posted on 4/12, Meter moved on 4/16 for 4/9 purchase, so it looks like they are both working after all
4/9 posted as united Airlines Houston but is showing 7X for Airfare, so I assume no credit will follow
UPDATE: Credit for 4/6 purchase posted on 4/12, Meter moved on 4/16 for 4/9 purchase, so it looks like they are both working after all
Last edited by ChargeCard; Apr 16, 2023 at 5:30 am
#355
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,959
#357
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,347
4 APR - 2 x $100 UA TB
11 APR - 2 x $100 credits posted (it's dated 10 Apr but it didn't post until 11th)
11 APR - 2 x $100 credits posted (it's dated 10 Apr but it didn't post until 11th)
#358
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: UA 1K and PP, AA PPro (3MM, former CK), Marriott Ambassador and LTT, Uber One
Posts: 1,349
This contradicts DPs from other FTers, who have reported that only flight purchases qualify, and other charges by airlines (e.g., UA PP deposits) do not.
#359
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,959
Amex Platinum/Gold (USA) 5X/3X on OTA's, foreign carriers, fees, award taxes, etc?
#360
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: UA 1K and PP, AA PPro (3MM, former CK), Marriott Ambassador and LTT, Uber One
Posts: 1,349
Assuming the post I cited is accurate, it is untrue that "all charges processed by an airline" earn 5x, but my statement is also incorrect since some (but not all) non-flight purchases do qualify for the 5x.