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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #340 on: November 14, 2017, 10:22:44 AM »
It has nothing to do with the quantity or the amount of the gift card(s), it's the total transaction.
So 4 separate orders, each with $50 delta EGC, should work, right?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #341 on: November 14, 2017, 01:00:05 PM »
The United Gift Registry has been "undergoing maintenance" for weeks now. Anyone have any information as to whether/when it's going to come back?

Also, wondering, does purchase of miles from United trigger the Amex Travel Credit? Not a great use of the money, but better than nothing.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #342 on: November 14, 2017, 01:03:07 PM »
So 4 separate orders, each with $50 delta EGC, should work, right?
Yes for Delta, I got credit last month for $50 GCs done separately within a day or 2 of each other. On AA GC I did $100 and it works fine.
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #343 on: November 14, 2017, 01:30:46 PM »
Does Delta make redeeming gc's for travel difficult? Will they allow me to redeem several gc's on a single itinerary?

Can I pay taxes/fees on an award ticket with a Delta GC?
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #344 on: November 14, 2017, 01:39:43 PM »
Does Delta make redeeming gc's for travel difficult? Will they allow me to redeem several gc's on a single itinerary?

Can I pay taxes/fees on an award ticket with a Delta GC?
MAX of 3 forms of payment, this is the negative with Delta gift cards compared to AA where you can use up to 8.   See below for limits from their site.

If redeemed at www.delta.com, a maximum of three forms of payment (including eGifts or Cards) can be applied towards a single transaction, regardless of the number of tickets purchased as part of that transaction; if redeemed through any other method, a maximum of three forms of payment (including eGifts or Cards) can be applied toward a single ticket. eGifts and Cards can be used with other eGifts and/or Cards, but cannot be used in conjunction with any other certificate, voucher or credit towards a single ticket.
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #345 on: November 14, 2017, 02:41:53 PM »
The United Gift Registry has been "undergoing maintenance" for weeks now. Anyone have any information as to whether/when it's going to come back?
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #347 on: November 14, 2017, 07:45:13 PM »
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Just FYI in case it helps somone...
I didnt use my airline credit yet,
will be flying on Singapore airlines next week and wanted to take a extra suitcase.

after a small conversation with Amex rep they gave me 75$ Credit + told me to call again after i buy the extra luggage to get reimbrused from Amex

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #348 on: November 14, 2017, 11:55:17 PM »
B"H
Just FYI in case it helps somone...
I didnt use my airline credit yet,
will be flying on Singapore airlines next week and wanted to take a extra suitcase.

after a small conversation with Amex rep they gave me 75$ Credit + told me to call again after i buy the extra luggage to get reimbrused from Amex

$75 for free, Stam?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #349 on: November 15, 2017, 02:12:32 AM »
$75 for free, Stam?
I asked if I will get reimbursed for 150$ extra suitcase fee so he told me that basically if I would call HIM after it was charged on my plat he would reimburse me but he can't promise me a other will so as a guester of good will he just gave me a half of the amount and asked me to call again after to try getting back the fee.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #350 on: November 15, 2017, 06:29:39 AM »

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #351 on: November 18, 2017, 09:12:35 PM »
Tachles, is there any way that STILL WORKS to get the $200 without actually spending on airfare or airfare gift cards?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #352 on: November 18, 2017, 11:59:59 PM »
Tachles, is there any way that STILL WORKS to get the $200 without actually spending on airfare or airfare gift cards?
It is my understanding that regular spending on airfare doesn’t trigger.  CMIIW.

GC still reported to work for SW and, IIRC, Delta and American. UA does not sell GC.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #353 on: November 19, 2017, 12:04:11 AM »
It is my understanding that regular spending on airfare doesn’t trigger.  CMIIW.

GC still reported to work for SW and, IIRC, Delta and American. UA does not sell GC.


What about refundable tickets?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #354 on: November 19, 2017, 03:39:37 PM »
What about refundable tickets?
that's Like a regular ticket.
Just a chance they might reverse the credit.
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #355 on: November 19, 2017, 03:57:48 PM »
I asked if I will get reimbursed for 150$ extra suitcase fee so he told me that basically if I would call HIM after it was charged on my plat he would reimburse me but he can't promise me a other will so as a guester of good will he just gave me a half of the amount and asked me to call again after to try getting back the fee.

Here you go :)

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #356 on: November 19, 2017, 07:24:25 PM »
Be sure to first run this by the Is It Ethical thread, but that credit has likely not exhausted any of your $200 allowance for 2017.
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #357 on: November 19, 2017, 08:22:27 PM »
that credit has likely not exhausted any of your $200 allowance for 2017.
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Was thinking the same thing when I saw that

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #358 on: November 19, 2017, 08:52:24 PM »
Be sure to first run this by the Is It Ethical thread, but that credit has likely not exhausted any of your $200 allowance for 2017.
+1 IME it has not

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #359 on: November 19, 2017, 09:20:21 PM »
Any way to use the credit for Uber?
I would like to know the same if anyone knows? Also Is this credit automatic or do I have to manually enroll?