Jan 1, 2023, 12:30 pm
Last edit by: friedablass
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)
Jan 7, 2023, 6:42 am
#121
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: TPE, SFO, PAE
Posts: 862
1/1 Made 2 $50 TB purchases, a $38 charge on UA award ticket taxes, and another 2 $50 TB purchases.
1/5 Meter moved.
1/6 4 $50 credit posted.
On Amex website, the main difference between TB purchases and the tax charge was that TB purchases show as flight from ORD to ORD, while the tax charge shows the actual flight.
1/5 Meter moved.
1/6 4 $50 credit posted.
On Amex website, the main difference between TB purchases and the tax charge was that TB purchases show as flight from ORD to ORD, while the tax charge shows the actual flight.
Jan 7, 2023, 7:20 am
#122
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 4
Adding my dp for the new year:
Jan 1: 2x$100 TB
Jan 6: 2x$100 reimbursements posted
Jan 1: 2x$100 TB
Jan 6: 2x$100 reimbursements posted
Jan 7, 2023, 7:21 am
#123
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: YYZ
Programs: AP 50k, UA Silver, MB Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 247
1/7: 4x$100 + 1x$250 credits posted across all cards (posting date is 1/6 but the actual credit did not post until the morning of 1/7)
Last edited by mynameisdmoon; Jan 7, 2023 at 7:21 am Reason: accuracy
Jan 7, 2023, 7:21 am
#124
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,215
Jan 7, 2023, 7:47 am
#125
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,852
Personal platinum card 1x $250 TB on January 6th (Forced savings of $50) Somehow I never liked doing the 2×100
Will keep you posted (for those whom are interested, for those whom think it’s overkill please disregard my commentary)
Thanks to all the early adopters whom provided their DP‘s. Appreciate that
In my opinion the more information here the better
Will keep you posted (for those whom are interested, for those whom think it’s overkill please disregard my commentary)
Thanks to all the early adopters whom provided their DP‘s. Appreciate that
In my opinion the more information here the better
Jan 7, 2023, 8:00 am
#126
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 49
Personal Amex Plat
2 x $100 Travel Bank - made on 1/1, pending until the 2nd, posted with the date of the 1st
2 x $ 100 Reimbursements - posted with the date of 1/6 but actually showing up on the statement on the 7th
2 x $100 Travel Bank - made on 1/1, pending until the 2nd, posted with the date of the 1st
2 x $ 100 Reimbursements - posted with the date of 1/6 but actually showing up on the statement on the 7th
Last edited by tenant13; Jan 7, 2023 at 8:07 am
Jan 7, 2023, 8:57 am
#127
Join Date: Nov 2020
Programs: WOH Globalist
Posts: 230
Personal Amex Plat
2 x $100 Travel Bank - made on 1/1
2 x $ 100 Reimbursements - posted with the date of 1/6 but actually showing up on the statement on the 7th in the morning
2 x $100 Travel Bank - made on 1/1
2 x $ 100 Reimbursements - posted with the date of 1/6 but actually showing up on the statement on the 7th in the morning
Jan 7, 2023, 9:02 am
#128
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: EWR
Programs: World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, UA Mileage Plus
Posts: 1,255
2x $100 personal Platinum 1/1
2x $100 credits received 1/6
2x $100 credits received 1/6
Jan 7, 2023, 9:42 am
#129
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Washington, D.C.
Programs: AA, but I play the field
Posts: 1,440
Based on numerous reports above, I took the bold step of editing this thread's wiki as follows:
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Others should of course adjust as appropriate!
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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.
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Jan 7, 2023, 9:57 am
#130
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Los Angeles, California
Programs: UA, AA, Marriott, Hilton, Hertz
Posts: 14
Purchased 2x$100 Travel Bank credits on Jan 1st. Received both credits from Amex Plat on Jan 6th.
Jan 7, 2023, 9:58 am
#131
Join Date: Mar 2022
Posts: 25
Another positive DP:
1/1/23: Purchased 2 x $100 UA TB on AmEx Biz Plat
1/7/23: Both transactions credited (with date of 1/6/23)
Meter has updated for 2023, and for those interested, the charge appears as "UNITED AIRLINES HOUSTON TX" and a "Special Service Ticket."
1/1/23: Purchased 2 x $100 UA TB on AmEx Biz Plat
1/7/23: Both transactions credited (with date of 1/6/23)
Meter has updated for 2023, and for those interested, the charge appears as "UNITED AIRLINES HOUSTON TX" and a "Special Service Ticket."
Jan 7, 2023, 10:36 am
#132
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: NJ
Programs: UA, Chase, AMEX, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 16
1/1 - Purchased 2x100 TB on reg Plat
1/2 - Posted as United Airlines
1/6 - (in the afternoon) Meter moved on profile: “Congratulations, you’ve used your airline incidental fee for 2023”
Will post whether it clears in my account tomorrow. Ngl, was getting a little nervous, but we Gucci guys
1/2 - Posted as United Airlines
1/6 - (in the afternoon) Meter moved on profile: “Congratulations, you’ve used your airline incidental fee for 2023”
Will post whether it clears in my account tomorrow. Ngl, was getting a little nervous, but we Gucci guys
1/7 - Credits posted for 2x $100
Jan 7, 2023, 11:11 am
#133
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 40
1/1/23: 2 x $100 UA
1/6/23: Transactions credited
1/6/23: Transactions credited
Jan 7, 2023, 11:32 am
#134
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA MileagePlus (Premier Gold); Hilton HHonors (Gold); Chase Ultimate Rewards; Amex Plat
Posts: 6,680
Jan 7, 2023, 12:55 pm
#135
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 4
1/2/23 2x $100 on the Platinum card
1/7/23 Meter moved (around 2 PM EST) showing I’ve used the entire credit this year.
1/7/23 Meter moved (around 2 PM EST) showing I’ve used the entire credit this year.