Topic Wiki

Air:
Baggage fees
Fees/ taxes when booking a mileage ticket
Pet travel fees
Seat upgrade fees

Airline e-GCs: best $100 increments or smaller
  Delta-$50 increments. Don't buy on mobile site!
  Southwest
  Alaska
  American Airlines No longer works as of Feb 2019



Other:
MPX (mileagePlus X app )
United gift registry:
Make united your airline of choice for your platinum.
Create a united gift registry.  Create a goal for the registry.
Add funds to the registry in increments of $100 or less using your platinum card. Get reimbursed by AMEX.

DDMS
https://www.dansdeals.com/credit-cards/used-2019-amex-airline-fee-credit-will-use/
https://www.dansdeals.com/credit-cards/testing-using-2023-amex-airline-fee-credit-uses-will-use/

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
« Last edited by baron on October 27, 2023, 04:10:28 PM »

Author Topic: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit  (Read 322750 times)

Offline talonesi

  • DansDeals Copper Elite
  • *
  • Join Date: May 2019
  • Posts: 5
  • Total likes: 1
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1080 on: December 29, 2020, 07:50:05 PM »
I’ve received 3 credits in the past week for UA travel bank.

Offline sam5498

  • DansDeals Copper Elite
  • *
  • Join Date: Feb 2018
  • Posts: 3
  • Total likes: 0
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1081 on: December 29, 2020, 11:13:41 PM »
HELP, 
Of course i woke up last minute.
I have one card registered with American and one with Delta.
Any way to cash in by tomorrow if I'm not buying tickets?

Delta pay partial with a GC and rest on the CC and it should trigger the credit then you can get travel credit for the ticket to be used in the next 24 months. Try and change the American one to united (will be easier if you never used any credit with united) and buy travelbank credits on UA. NOTE: If the transaction doesn't post before end of the date dec 31 even if you charged it before it will count toward the 2021 year. 

Offline thaber

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 3784
  • Total likes: 465
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 4
    • View Profile
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1082 on: December 29, 2020, 11:24:04 PM »
just for the DP -  did an AA buying miles at check in kiosk $150 (thanks @Dan wouldn't have thought of that one) and one $250 united travelbank. both successful

Offline sams

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2014
  • Posts: 1140
  • Total likes: 38
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1083 on: December 29, 2020, 11:29:49 PM »
just for the DP -  did an AA buying miles at check in kiosk $150 (thanks @Dan wouldn't have thought of that one) and one $250 united travelbank. both successful
What AA CHarge for miles ?

Offline thaber

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 3784
  • Total likes: 465
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 4
    • View Profile
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1084 on: December 30, 2020, 12:07:41 AM »
What AA CHarge for miles ?
Don't remember. I considered it free

Offline farmbochur

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Dec 2011
  • Posts: 1796
  • Total likes: 233
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1085 on: December 30, 2020, 07:47:35 AM »
Don't remember. I considered it free
Opportunity cost...
Risk is opportunity

Offline thaber

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 3784
  • Total likes: 465
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 4
    • View Profile
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1086 on: December 30, 2020, 12:07:39 PM »
What AA CHarge for miles ?
Just checked.. 03

Offline ac1987

  • Dansdeals Silver Elite
  • **
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Posts: 87
  • Total likes: 3
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1087 on: December 31, 2020, 01:51:39 AM »
Any recent datapoints on United Travelbank?
Charged 12/9 and still waiting for the credit.

Got the credit applied manually via chat.
Not sure what happened, maybe I redeemed it too soon after making the airline change.

Offline Freecountry

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2017
  • Posts: 708
  • Total likes: 74
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 21
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood nj
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1088 on: December 31, 2020, 08:36:36 AM »
Got the credit applied manually via chat.
Not sure what happened, maybe I redeemed it too soon after making the airline change.
you chatted with Amex to apply the credit?

Offline ac1987

  • Dansdeals Silver Elite
  • **
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Posts: 87
  • Total likes: 3
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1089 on: January 04, 2021, 09:58:02 AM »
you chatted with Amex to apply the credit?

Yes -- was told initially to wait 14 days so tried after 14 days and got it right away.

Offline farmbochur

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Dec 2011
  • Posts: 1796
  • Total likes: 233
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1090 on: January 08, 2021, 08:02:12 AM »
DP's: Three DL charges posted 1/4

1) $58.10 ETC + $100.30 Amex charge
2) $79.20 Amex charge
3) $79.20 Amex charge

#1 triggered the credit
#2&3 have not triggered the credit (yet)
Risk is opportunity

Offline micbelt

  • DansDeals Copper Elite
  • *
  • Join Date: Jan 2021
  • Posts: 4
  • Total likes: 0
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: baltimore
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1091 on: January 12, 2021, 04:57:28 PM »
has anyone tried unitedcash since the new year to see if it still triggers the credit?

Offline Freecountry

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2017
  • Posts: 708
  • Total likes: 74
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 21
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood nj
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1092 on: January 12, 2021, 06:51:12 PM »
has anyone tried unitedcash since the new year to see if it still triggers the credit?
if you mean United TravelBank cash, then yes I did and received the credits

Offline ac1987

  • Dansdeals Silver Elite
  • **
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Posts: 87
  • Total likes: 3
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1093 on: January 13, 2021, 10:22:20 AM »
has anyone tried unitedcash since the new year to see if it still triggers the credit?

Still worked for me as well. Platinum and Gold both posted in 3 days.

Offline bw1985

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Gold Elite
  • ******
  • Join Date: Aug 2019
  • Posts: 775
  • Total likes: 65
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: USA
  • Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1094 on: January 13, 2021, 03:10:31 PM »
has anyone tried unitedcash since the new year to see if it still triggers the credit?

What do you mean by "unitedcash"?  I can't find that name anywhere on the website.  How is it different than Travel Bank?

Offline m65

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 1884
  • Total likes: 725
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: israel
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1095 on: January 13, 2021, 04:40:16 PM »
What do you mean by "unitedcash"?  I can't find that name anywhere on the website.  How is it different than Travel Bank?
https://www.united.com/offers/travelcash

Offline bw1985

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Gold Elite
  • ******
  • Join Date: Aug 2019
  • Posts: 775
  • Total likes: 65
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: USA
  • Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1096 on: January 13, 2021, 11:12:49 PM »

Offline pointer

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Feb 2018
  • Posts: 1623
  • Total likes: 317
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 23
    • View Profile
  • Location: United States
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1097 on: January 13, 2021, 11:24:05 PM »
AA miles transfer fee does not work.

Offline Kobe Bryant

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jan 2017
  • Posts: 3764
  • Total likes: 2280
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 17
    • View Profile
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1098 on: January 17, 2021, 12:14:44 PM »
if you mean United TravelBank cash, then yes I did and received the credits
+1

Offline m65

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 1884
  • Total likes: 725
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: israel
Re: Purchases That Work For Amex Platinum Travel Credit
« Reply #1099 on: January 17, 2021, 12:58:47 PM »
united travel bank worked for me