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How to use the Platinum Card Airline fee credit

The American Express Platinum Card Airline fee credit is worth up to $200 / year. It resets every December 31, and unused value in a window doesn’t carry into the next one. The current window closes December 31, 2026.

ValueUp to $200 / year
ResetsCalendar year
This window closesDecember 31, 2026

What it is

Up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for incidental fees charged by one selected qualifying airline, such as checked bags, in-flight refreshments, change fees, lounge day passes, and similar fees. Select the airline in your Amex account first. Airline tickets themselves are not covered.

Summarized from American Express’s published terms, checked November 11, 2026. Terms change — confirm details with American Express before you rely on them.

When it resets

One window per calendar year, ending December 31.

The current window closes on December 31, 2026 — 46 days from today.

How not to lose it

  • This resets with the calendar year. December is when most people remember, so book early if availability is limited.
  • Don’t wait for the last day. Statement credits can take days to post, and a purchase that settles after the window closes may not count.
  • Pay with the Platinum Card. The credit only follows purchases charged to the card that carries it.

Quick answers

How much is the Platinum Card Airline fee credit?

Up to $200 / year. Up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for incidental fees charged by one selected qualifying airline, such as checked bags, in-flight refreshments, change fees, lounge day passes, and similar fees. Select the airline in your Amex account first. Airline tickets themselves are not covered.

When does the Platinum Card Airline fee credit reset?

One window per calendar year, ending December 31. The current window closes on December 31, 2026.

How do I remember to use the Platinum Card Airline fee credit?

Add the Platinum Card to CardSmart, a free iPhone and Android app. It shows which credits are still unused and reminds you before each window closes. No card number or bank login needed.

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