topic Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit in Credit Cards

AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

sonicchris8 — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:12:49 GMT

I purchased a SWA one way ticket for 93.25 the other day with my Platinum card. I was surprised to see that I received a airline credit from AMEX for that purchase. I thought the credit couldn't be used for booking flights...

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

sdsoccerdad — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:19:04 GMT

You're not supposed to but I believe as long as it's charged as the airline, you should be good. I'm still waiting for my credit for my $100 PRG credit.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:27:41 GMT

@sdsoccerdad wrote:
You're not supposed to but I believe as long as it's charged as the airline, you should be good. I'm still waiting for my credit for my $100 PRG credit.

You’re correct that it is not supposed to be credited but some slip thru the cracks. How long have you been waiting for your credit? Usually only takes a couple days.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

Creditdreamer — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:31:50 GMT

I read about this the other day and tested it with a $50 Southwest purchase. It was credited within 2 days. Just put in a $150 and waiting for that one. I've read that it's easier to get them from Southwest than it is for Delta or any of the others.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

sonicchris8 — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:37:20 GMT

I saw my credit within 2 days.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:41:15 GMT

@Creditdreamer wrote:
I read about this the other day and tested it with a $50 Southwest purchase. It was credited within 2 days. Just put in a $150 and waiting for that one. I've read that it's easier to get them from Southwest than it is for Delta or any of the others.

Gift cards are easy to get credited. I have had no problem with SW, American and Delta in the past. A direct purchase of an airline ticket is a different beast and they are rarely credited.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

sdsoccerdad — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:54:35 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@sdsoccerdad wrote:
You're not supposed to but I believe as long as it's charged as the airline, you should be good. I'm still waiting for my credit for my $100 PRG credit.
You’re correct that it is not supposed to be credited but some slip thru the cracks. How long have you been waiting for your credit? Usually only takes a couple days.

I've been waiting about 2 weeks now but have been called them earlier to follow up. The credit's on my 2 Delta card sshowed up in 3 days.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

K-in-Boston — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 18:00:36 GMT

Gift cards and airfare are not technically covered. Purchases of those items when they fall under a certain amount are just assumed to be incidentals by Amex computers for some airlines. Statement credit is usually immediate once the charge actually settles on your account (1-3 days). If the charge is no longer a pending charge, it is doubtful that you will see a credit issued on a charge card if it’s not already showing. YMMV on calling them; personally I would just consider myself lucky if it was credited and chalk it up to a gamble that I lost if it wasn’t. Don’t mean to be the tough love poster, but it is what it is.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 18:12:24 GMT

Hi OP, do you ming posting how the transaction was posted? meaning, the code.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

sonicchris8 — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 18:59:29 GMT

Oct 10 DTCOM DALLAS TX $93.95 Oct 13 AMEX AIRLINE FEE REIMBURSEMENT -$93.95

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

MrDisco99 — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 23:11:21 GMT

I think the question was for the original purchase.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 23:14:56 GMT

@MrDisco99 wrote:
I think the question was for the original purchase.

It's on there

Oct 10 DTCOM DALLAS TX $93.95 Oct 13 AMEX AIRLINE FEE REIMBURSEMENT -$93.95

Umm, first time i see that type of transaction.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:18:11 GMT

@Creditdreamer wrote:
I read about this the other day and tested it with a $50 Southwest purchase. It was credited within 2 days. Just put in a $150 and waiting for that one. I've read that it's easier to get them from Southwest than it is for Delta or any of the others.

I think 100 or less gets credited. I got two 100 hundred dollar gift certificated and they were both approved 2 days later.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

Creditdreamer — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:08:55 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Creditdreamer wrote:
I read about this the other day and tested it with a $50 Southwest purchase. It was credited within 2 days. Just put in a $150 and waiting for that one. I've read that it's easier to get them from Southwest than it is for Delta or any of the others.
I think 100 or less gets credited. I got two 100 hundred dollar gift certificated and they were both approved 2 days later.

Update on mine because I was waiting for a credit at the time for my $150 Southwest gift card. Took about 5 days from date of original transaction but then I got the credit for the $150. Was worried it wouldn't post but had read on another website that people had gotten them approved for that.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:14:49 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Creditdreamer wrote:
I read about this the other day and tested it with a $50 Southwest purchase. It was credited within 2 days. Just put in a $150 and waiting for that one. I've read that it's easier to get them from Southwest than it is for Delta or any of the others.
I think 100 or less gets credited. I got two 100 hundred dollar gift certificated and they were both approved 2 days later.

They don’t have to be $100 or less. I’ve been credited multiple times for $200 gift cards

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 19:30:30 GMT

same here, my first credit was a $200 Delta ecard

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

ohjoy — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:46:19 GMT

Can someone tell me exactly how to get gift cards and through which airlines. I'm just getting my Platinum (and PRG) card and have no idea how to go about extacting the airline fee for later use. When I google it, it's confusing because I read this airline works, oh now it doesn't, sign up for a gift registry, send yourself a gift. Huh? Wha? Can someone break it down plainly so that even I can understand? I'd be SO grateful. Thanks.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:49:08 GMT

@ohjoy wrote:
Can someone tell me exactly how to get gift cards and through which airlines. I'm just getting my Platinum (and PRG) card and have no idea how to go about extacting the airline fee for later use. When I google it, it's confusing because I read this airline works, oh now it doesn't, sign up for a gift registry, send yourself a gift. Huh? Wha? Can someone break it down plainly so that even I can understand? I'd be SO grateful. Thanks.

Unfortunately anyone responding to you is going to be writing data that is quickly outdated. Amex does change their reimbursement process, and forums are a poor method for explaining it as they change. Your best bet is to find a website dedicated to travel rewards and read, read, read. Take note DAILY of new posts and commentary, because data points are shared in the comments and will update people to what is currently working. Older posts and comments may not be timely and may be outdated.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

ohjoy — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:54:50 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@ohjoy wrote:
Can someone tell me exactly how to get gift cards and through which airlines. I'm just getting my Platinum (and PRG) card and have no idea how to go about extacting the airline fee for later use. When I google it, it's confusing because I read this airline works, oh now it doesn't, sign up for a gift registry, send yourself a gift. Huh? Wha? Can someone break it down plainly so that even I can understand? I'd be SO grateful. Thanks.
Unfortunately anyone responding to you is going to be writing data that is quickly outdated. Amex does change their reimbursement process, and forums are a poor method for explaining it as they change. Your best bet is to find a website dedicated to travel rewards and read, read, read. Take note DAILY of new posts and commentary, because data points are shared in the comments and will update people to what is currently working. Older posts and comments may not be timely and may be outdated.

Ok. I was looking for a shortcut. I'm already reading and reading and lost.

Re: AMEX Platinum Airline Credit

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:00:32 GMT

No surprise there, rewards-chasing isn't easy and it doesn't come freely.

Remember, if you use the card as designed, you'll get that credit from just buying luggage or alcohol or seat assignments or whatever it's for. Since you're trying to game the system (and I support gaming the system), Amex will constantly be working to un-game your gaming, which is why it's a headache.

Those who use the credit as intended don't have these issues, but then again we're here to play the game, they aren't.

I skipped Platinum this year because I ran calculations and couldn't meet the spend required to get the credit in time. I'll get Platinum next year at some point, but I am calculating when the right time is to pounce on it.