Airline Fee Credit
Enrollment required. Up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for incidental airline fees charged by your selected qualifying airline. Eligible fees include baggage fees, flight-change fees, in-flight food and beverage purchases, and airport lounge day passes.
Which cards have it: American Express Business Platinum ($895 fee), American Express Platinum ($895 fee), American Express Platinum (Charles Schwab) ($895 fee) and American Express Platinum (Morgan Stanley) ($895 fee).
Where it works
How to claim it
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Get a qualifying card including American Express Business Platinum, American Express Platinum, American Express Platinum (Charles Schwab) and 1 more.
Select one qualifying airline through your American Express Online Account or by calling the number on the back of your Card.
Enroll now → - 2
Select your preferred airline once per calendar year. Use for baggage fees, flight changes, in-flight purchases, and airport lounge day passes.
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Your $200 credit will appear on your card statement, typically within 1-2 billing cycles after qualifying purchases.
⏰This benefit resets each January. Unused credits don't roll over.
What we'd do
- •Choose the airline you fly most often to maximize incidental fees
- •Airport lounge day passes count - great for occasional travelers
- •Seat assignment fees and other smaller purchases under $50 have been known to trigger the credit - chat with Amex if it's not automatic
Cards that carry this credit
4 ACTIVE CARDS
Questions
How much is the Amex Airline Fee Credit worth?
Up to $200 a calendar year.
Which credit cards come with the Airline Fee Credit?
The Amex Airline Fee Credit comes with 4 cards: American Express Business Platinum ($895), American Express Platinum ($895), American Express Platinum (Charles Schwab) ($895) and American Express Platinum (Morgan Stanley) ($895).
What can I use the Amex Airline Fee Credit on?
Enrollment required. Up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for incidental airline fees charged by your selected qualifying airline. Eligible fees include baggage fees, flight-change fees, in-flight food and beverage purchases, and airport lounge day passes.
Do I need to enroll in the Amex Airline Fee Credit?
Yes. Select one qualifying airline through your American Express Online Account or by calling the number on the back of your Card.
When does the Amex Airline Fee Credit reset?
It resets on January 1. Unused credit doesn't carry over.
Is the Amex Airline Fee Credit worth it?
If you'd spend $200 a year at Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines or the other eligible merchants anyway, it's worth the full $200. If not, it's worth only what you would have spent.
Is the Amex Airline Fee Credit included with the American Express Business Platinum?
Yes, the Amex Airline Fee Credit is included with the American Express Business Platinum and 3 other American Express cards.
Other airlines credits
Benefit values shown are at face value and do not account for personal spending patterns. Terms, eligibility, and enrollment requirements are set by the card issuer and may change. Confirm details on your issuer’s website before making decisions based on this page.