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Read this primer first
eGift Card (eCert) details
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- In the Amex Membership Rewards family, both the Consumer and Business versions of the Platinum and Centurion cards qualify for a $200 airline credit. The Premier Rewards Gold (PRG) card is eligible for a $100 airline credit.
- You must click here to select Delta as your enrolled airline before you make a reimbursable purchase, else the benefit won't apply. The feature is activated immediately upon airline designation.
- If you've selected DL in the past and don't wish to change airlines, there's no need to select again; current selection rolls into future years until modified.
- Reported reimbursed incidental charges have included baggage and other service fees, award and change fees (incl standby, SDC), taxes, in-flight purchases (not WiFi), lounge access fees, EC upgrade (seat assignment) fees, priority boarding fees, Delta mileage booster fees, and DL eGift Cards/eCerts (see section below). Charges not posted by Delta (e.g., partners) are not eligible. Note that the Global Entry fee reimbursement is a separate benefit in addition to the $200 Delta incidentals reimbursement.The T&Cs state the eligible charges, but YMMV, so don't call and ask.
- The credit is per account, not per card. If the main account has authorized users with additional cards, eligible charges may still be made on those cards, but they'll count jointly towards the same account limit.
- Credits are capped per calendar year, meaning you could tap the full amount on Dec 31st and again on Jan 1st in the extreme. Transaction date, not posting date, determines the year.
- You will get a partial credit to bring your total annual reimbursements to the limit exactly if a qualifying charge takes you past the limit.
- Credit posting delays range from several business days (typical) to several weeks (seen in Oct 2015). The T&Cs state that it could take up to four weeks, so wait at least that long before worrying, and certainly don't contact Amex prematurely. After four weeks, if you've read this Wiki carefully and posted here seeking assistance but the credit still has not arrived, consider chatting with Amex online. Politely mention the "Delta extras" you thought would be reimbursed within four weeks and they'll handle it.
eGift Card (eCert) details
- Delta eGift Cards (eCerts) qualify for reimbursement. The name on the eCerts doesn't matter and need not match your card, but you must purchase using an eligible Amex card and meet the other criteria detailed in this Wiki.
- Denominations over $50 will not generate the credit. Multiple $50 eCerts will. The smallest denomination available is $50.
- To order, use this direct link to the eGift cert order page, or navigate via Delta.com>Shop>eGift Certificate.
- No need to place separate orders using multiple carts/checkouts. By adding multiple certs to one order (e.g., 4 x $50), even though they are in the same cart, the certs will post as separate transactions and still generate a credit for each.
- eCert purchases may initially authorize (show pending) as ticket purchases before posting to (finalize on) your statement. Multiple-eCert orders may authorize the combined value as a single pending ticket purchase. Don't worry. They will later post as separate eCert charges in the qualifying amounts.
- eCerts are generated instantly, but the codes are not valid for use until 72 hours after purchase, so don't order expecting to use them in a pinch.
- A maximum of three eCerts may be redeemed per online transaction. Splitting a round-trip into two one-ways will allow you to use additional eCerts.
For other airlines: AS Thread | B6 Thread | HA Thread | UA Thread | WN Thread
Airline fee $200/$100 reimbursement reports: DL only [2011 - 2015]
Nov 8, 2011 | 4:24 pm
#121
Join Date: May 2011
Location: RTP, NC
Programs: Delta GM, Marriott Gold, SPG Platinum
Posts: 87
Thats exactly what I was wondering, I was thinking about doing this as well. I wont be in a SC for 2 weeks though to try it out.
Nov 8, 2011 | 8:59 pm
#122
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: BWI
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 774
There is a bonus; 50% more for the month of November.
Not great, but the best of a bad batch of options.
Nov 9, 2011 | 4:45 am
#123
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: Delta Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Platinum
Posts: 367
data point:
$80 one way ticket on Delta two weeks ago, was not reimbursed
$80 one way ticket on Delta two weeks ago, was not reimbursed
Nov 9, 2011 | 6:11 pm
#124
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MSP
Programs: DL-Polished Aluminum, Air Mobility Command-Chartreuse
Posts: 395
Nov 10, 2011 | 7:01 am
#125
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: MSP
Posts: 115
For plats who have chosen Delta, are club passes reimbursable? I just saw this today (One Mile at a Time Blog):
Per Points, Miles & Martinis, Delta is selling five one-day passes for $99, or just under $20 each. They are only available in person at any SkyClub through December 31, 2011. Just reference promotion code 970211 when making the purchase.
Nov 10, 2011 | 7:52 am
#126
Flyertalk Posting Legend Moderator: Credit Card Programs, American Express, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Diners Club, Eco Travel, Signatures
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA, IHG & Marriott Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 51,834
Nov 13, 2011 | 4:03 pm
#127
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 1,006
Would a $138 change fee on Delta that comes up as ADDITIONAL COLLECTION be reimbursed?
150 change fee -$12 decrease in fare= $138. Just wondering, thanks
150 change fee -$12 decrease in fare= $138. Just wondering, thanks
Nov 14, 2011 | 8:38 am
#128
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 411
On a side note, bought 4 AA $50 gift cards that posted to Amex on 11/10 and reimbursed by Amex on 11/13.
Nov 14, 2011 | 2:56 pm
#129
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: MSN
Posts: 8,051
I had a similar situation but closer to $100 ($112 or $102 or something like that) and it went through automatically.
Nov 15, 2011 | 2:20 pm
#130
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: DL Gold, HH Gold, PC Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 90
duty free?
some data points (DL)
- pay with miles, $34 left over, got it back two days later
- economy comfort to AMS (brought online), got the credit two days later
- a ticket for $134 a month ago, still nothing
just wondering.. has another tried buying duty free stuff on a flight and got reimbursed?
- pay with miles, $34 left over, got it back two days later
- economy comfort to AMS (brought online), got the credit two days later
- a ticket for $134 a month ago, still nothing
just wondering.. has another tried buying duty free stuff on a flight and got reimbursed?
Nov 15, 2011 | 6:32 pm
#131
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Columbia, SC
Programs: AA Plat, SPG/Marriot Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Expl
Posts: 2,363
some data points (DL)
- pay with miles, $34 left over, got it back two days later
- economy comfort to AMS (brought online), got the credit two days later
- a ticket for $134 a month ago, still nothing
just wondering.. has another tried buying duty free stuff on a flight and got reimbursed?
- pay with miles, $34 left over, got it back two days later
- economy comfort to AMS (brought online), got the credit two days later
- a ticket for $134 a month ago, still nothing
just wondering.. has another tried buying duty free stuff on a flight and got reimbursed?
Nov 16, 2011 | 12:54 am
#132
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Tri-Cities, WA
Programs: DL GM, Marriott, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 75
Best Use of $200 Airline Fee Credit.. For Delta
Look, I know this has already been posted about before--for simplicity sake I just wanted to re-ask this for my own sake.
I have the Plat Amex, signed up my $200 airline fee under DL (who I fly mostly,. considering I am currently Gold Medallion) but don't see myself doing any more flying for the remainder of the year.
I hate to waste money so what is the best way of spending it? I have heard getting the credit for purchasing gift cards can be dicey,, so it there something else I can buy?
If I can use the credit to buy a card, can I get it at my local airport?
20 and Counting,
JBDIABM
I have the Plat Amex, signed up my $200 airline fee under DL (who I fly mostly,. considering I am currently Gold Medallion) but don't see myself doing any more flying for the remainder of the year.
I hate to waste money so what is the best way of spending it? I have heard getting the credit for purchasing gift cards can be dicey,, so it there something else I can buy?
If I can use the credit to buy a card, can I get it at my local airport?
20 and Counting,
JBDIABM
Nov 16, 2011 | 7:21 am
#133
Flyertalk Posting Legend Moderator: Credit Card Programs, American Express, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Diners Club, Eco Travel, Signatures
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA, IHG & Marriott Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 51,834
Welcome to Flyertalk.
Rather than duplicating the existing discussion, please use "Search this Thread" to locate the Delta-specific posts which are already in this thread. For example, searching with: delta gift card brings you to post #577 . You can search for Delta by its code if you type it in quotation marks: "DL"
Rather than duplicating the existing discussion, please use "Search this Thread" to locate the Delta-specific posts which are already in this thread. For example, searching with: delta gift card brings you to post #577 . You can search for Delta by its code if you type it in quotation marks: "DL"
Last edited by mia; Nov 16, 2011 at 7:28 am
Nov 16, 2011 | 7:53 pm
#134
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: UA 1K, Star Gold,Marriott Gold, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 414
joediver, glad it worked for you. Were you planning to spend your $200 travel credit on a United club membership? I noticed you're a UA FF.
I want to get the Plat card to do just that but after spending a ton of time in the MR forum, I can't figure out if people have been successful with it. There seem to be a lot of Delta and AA FFs who use the card, but not a lot of posts from UA FFs.
As a 1K next year, I won 't get a lot of fees on which to apply the credit.
I want to get the Plat card to do just that but after spending a ton of time in the MR forum, I can't figure out if people have been successful with it. There seem to be a lot of Delta and AA FFs who use the card, but not a lot of posts from UA FFs.
As a 1K next year, I won 't get a lot of fees on which to apply the credit.
Nov 19, 2011 | 7:39 pm
#135
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BNA
Programs: DL DM 1.6 MM , Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 766
This year with only one trip remaining I was worried about leaving $75 on the books so just purchased a 1 year SC membership for $300. $75 was returned within a couple days.