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https://www.dansdeals.com/credit-cards/used-2019-amex-airline-fee-credit-will-use/
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Discussion about how to use more than 3 Delta GC on 1 ticket:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/1888784-possible-use-more-than-3-gift-cards-one-booking-2.html
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #620 on: February 07, 2018, 08:55:34 PM »
i dont know but thats what i did when my AA GC didnt post.
I'm not sure that's so smart.
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #621 on: February 07, 2018, 08:55:45 PM »
How long did u wait b4 u called in?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #622 on: February 07, 2018, 08:56:41 PM »
How long did u wait b4 u called in?
i dont remember if 14 days or 21

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #623 on: February 07, 2018, 09:37:25 PM »
Upthread it was on closed acct cmiiw?
cmiiw??

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #624 on: February 07, 2018, 09:52:41 PM »
cmiiw??
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #625 on: February 09, 2018, 01:41:54 PM »
If I got the credit this year and then downgraded to gold, and then I upgraded back to platinum, can I get the credit again?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #626 on: February 09, 2018, 01:43:55 PM »
If I got the credit this year and then downgraded to gold, and then I upgraded back to platinum, can I get the credit again?
Not the same year, you can get one if each per year.
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #627 on: February 09, 2018, 02:09:16 PM »
Is there a deadline till when I can change the airline from last year?

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #628 on: February 09, 2018, 02:17:11 PM »
Is there a deadline till when I can change the airline from last year?
IINM it passed, but you cab try to chat for a change
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #629 on: February 09, 2018, 02:18:47 PM »
Is there a deadline till when I can change the airline from last year?
Most data points seem to show, if the credit wasn't spent (and possibly if it was) its fairly easy to change airline, by chat. I'd assume the same applies from year to year.
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #630 on: February 09, 2018, 02:37:44 PM »
Thx

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #631 on: February 13, 2018, 12:02:47 PM »
Does AA GG's still work? how soon can they be used after the purchase? only asking because an earlier post suggested to wait 72 hours before using.
TIA

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #632 on: February 13, 2018, 12:33:39 PM »
Does AA GG's still work? how soon can they be used after the purchase? only asking because an earlier post suggested to wait 72 hours before using.
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Yes, they still work. The cards are only able to be used 72 hrs after you buy them, you don't get the number and pin before then.
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #633 on: February 13, 2018, 12:42:08 PM »
Does AA GG's still work? how soon can they be used after the purchase? only asking because an earlier post suggested to wait 72 hours before using.
TIA
It works, there is a couple of DP out there that it was a bit complicated to get the credit or the gift card.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #634 on: February 15, 2018, 11:52:52 PM »
What is the normal wait time to get the delta gift card credit? Does it come the same day that the charge posts, or a few days later? Approx how many days? Thanks

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #635 on: February 16, 2018, 12:11:44 AM »
What is the normal wait time to get the delta gift card credit? Does it come the same day that the charge posts, or a few days later? Approx how many days? Thanks
A few days later.
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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #636 on: February 16, 2018, 09:25:54 AM »

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #637 on: February 16, 2018, 11:33:36 AM »
What is the normal wait time to get the delta gift card credit? Does it come the same day that the charge posts, or a few days later? Approx how many days? Thanks
2 days

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #638 on: February 18, 2018, 12:36:25 PM »
Posted next day.

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Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #639 on: February 19, 2018, 02:34:27 PM »
Posted next day.
next day of posted charge or next day of pending charge?