Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The American Express Platinum Card and the Business Platinum Card from American Express offer an annual up to $200 airline fee statement credit. The credit can be used to offset incidental charges such as checked bags, seat assignment fees, and lounge passes. The credit resets every calendar year, and cardmembers can select or change their airline choice each January. The credit is not applicable for airline tickets, award tickets, and certain other fees.
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With the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cards, cardmembers can enjoy up to $200 in airline fee credits each year. The credit can be used for incidental charges such as checked bags, seat assignment fees, and lounge passes. Cardmembers can select or change their airline choice each January. The credit is not applicable for airline tickets, award tickets, and certain other fees. The airline must submit the charge under the appropriate merchant code and required service or product identifier for the charge to be recognized as an incidental air travel fee. The statement credit will post to the account six to eight weeks after each charge.
The Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cards offer a valuable benefit that can help offset the cost of carrying the card. By choosing the right airline and understanding which purchases qualify, cardmembers can maximize one of the Amex Platinum’s most useful travel benefits. The credit is a use-it-or-lose-it benefit, so cardmembers should make sure to use it before the end of the year.
With great planning comes great credit.
Author: Evan Null
