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Old Jan 1, 2023, 12:30 pm
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READING PRIOR TO POSTING REGARDING UA TB:

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.)
Keeping Track of Your Incidentals The Amex website has a Benefits link which will show a meter to keep track of your reimbursements. You may need a desktop/laptop browser to see it.

A general discussion of
Travel Bank is in a separate thread .

(2022 discussion of UA available at this link.)
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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 9:20 am
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I had 100 credit on amex aspire on Oct 18. Bought 100 on Oct 19 and got 100 + 50 reimbursed.

Strangely, I bought 100 on amex plat, and only 94 was reimbursed maybe I had got a few dollar of credit earlier. But I don't think I had paid for any UA tix.
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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 9:48 am
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Originally Posted by pbd456
I had 100 credit on amex aspire on Oct 18. Bought 100 on Oct 19 and got 100 + 50 reimbursed.

Strangely, I bought 100 on amex plat, and only 94 was reimbursed maybe I had got a few dollar of credit earlier. But I don't think I had paid for any UA tix.
Bought what? TravelBank funds? So you spent $100 on TB and got $150 of credit?
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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 10:42 am
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Originally Posted by travelcards
....spent $100 on TB and got $150 of credit?
This could happen once only with Aspire only during the Airline Fee Credit to Flight Credit transition, 2023Q4.
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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 11:55 am
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Originally Posted by travelcards
Bought what? TravelBank funds? So you spent $100 on TB and got $150 of credit?
Travel bank. 100 from unused credit up to 250 and 50 for 4ty quarter airfare credit.
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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 6:47 pm
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Confirmation that my Q4 $50 airline credit posted to my account after doing a UA TB purchase a few days ago.

* note: Already did my $250 one earlier this year.
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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 7:18 am
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Originally Posted by wnielsen1
I did not want to try it on the day of the changes so I waited until today for a $50 TB purchase. I will report back as well.
Happy to report that TB is still working. I used the $250 earlier in the year, so this is just the Q4 $50 credit:

Purchased 10/20
Credit Received 10/25
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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 8:27 am
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Had already expended the $250 credits via the UATB on my two Aspires for the year. For science, I threw another $50 TB purchase on each on 10/19. Both received $50 "Flight Credit" on 10/24, for a total of $300 on the year. If you're wondering why I didn't just do one as a test, one credit goes to P1's TB, the other to P2's, and I like to keep them even.
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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 10:18 am
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October 15th $100 United Travel Bank
October 19th credited for full amount


October 21st $100 United Travel Bank
October 25th credited for full amount
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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 7:40 pm
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We have 4 Aspire with the new quarterly $50. Just deposited $50 each to UA TB tonight, 10/26/2023 and fully expect to get credit in the next few days w/ the amount of DPs. LoL
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Old Oct 27, 2023 | 7:12 pm
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Anyone gotten a Economy to United Premium plus upgrade to ticket? Getting so many mixed DP's all over and cannot find a solid answer. Booked econ on miles. Wanna upgrade to Premium plus at $300 to upgrade. Should the $200 credit kick in here?
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Old Oct 27, 2023 | 8:48 pm
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Originally Posted by fly2fish
If you're wondering why I didn't just do one as a test, one credit goes to P1's TB, the other to P2's, and I like to keep them even.
What about my TB ? Dont you wanna keep mine even ? Mom always did like you better and you always got the best presents !
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Old Oct 28, 2023 | 5:03 am
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Originally Posted by sharpfish
Anyone gotten a Economy to United Premium plus upgrade to ticket? Getting so many mixed DP's all over and cannot find a solid answer. Booked econ on miles. Wanna upgrade to Premium plus at $300 to upgrade. Should the $200 credit kick in here?
This summer I did - 4xY into Premium Plus. Paid I can't remember with either FFC or ETC though, so no idea about credit
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Old Oct 28, 2023 | 10:29 am
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Adding another data point for the Hilton Amex Aspire card (joined a few years ago).

Claimed $250 on United Travel Bank in Jan 2023.

My Amex site was showing $200 Flight credit, with $50 to go.

Purchased $50 United Travel Bank on Oct 22nd 2023.

Credited $50 today, Oct 28th (transaction dated Oct 27th 2023).

So, total of $300 credit for the year.
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Old Oct 28, 2023 | 6:51 pm
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Originally Posted by dj1970
Adding another data point for the Hilton Amex Aspire card (joined a few years ago).

Claimed $250 on United Travel Bank in Jan 2023.

My Amex site was showing $200 Flight credit, with $50 to go.

Purchased $50 United Travel Bank on Oct 22nd 2023.

Credited $50 today, Oct 28th (transaction dated Oct 27th 2023).

So, total of $300 credit for the year.
Exact same experience, including the dates.
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Old Oct 29, 2023 | 6:51 am
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Originally Posted by Diplomatico
Exact same experience, including the dates.
Same here.

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