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Update on AmEx Platinum Credit for Losing AA/US Lounges

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On Monday, I reminded people to either (1) use the AmEx Platinum credit they received for losing American Airlines/US Airways lounge access, or (2) to call in to American Express and ask if they could get a credit on their Platinum card(s) if they didn’t already have one.

Regarding #2, I found out through blog comments and twitter mentions that many people were successful in calling American Express and receiving a credit.  I heard everything from credits ranging from $100 to $200, to people receiving 25,000 to 30,000 Membership Rewards points, all for a 5-10 minute phone call.

These credits are in addition to the $200 airline fee credit that all Platinum cardholders receive.  I purchased 2 x $100 American Airlines gift cards in early January and got my credit for that benefit already.

When American Express announced the loss of AA/US lounges, I received an offer for up to $200 of additional credits on American Airlines and US Airways.  Over the weekend, the window for redeeming that credit went into effect, so I purchased a $100 AA gift card.  Today, I saw this in my account:

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Time to go buy a 2nd one!

I actually like my American Express Platinum card, even after losing American Airlines lounge access.  With the airline credits, I’m basically paying only $50 for benefits like access to Fine Hotels & Resorts as well as Priority Pass.  I’ve already gotten ample value out of those two this year (although I’ve flown 86,000 miles already this year on several trips, which is a lot even for me).  I’m not missing out on American Airlines lounge access since I have a Citi Executive AAdvantage card (actually, I have two).

   

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