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How to use the Platinum Card Airline fee credit

ValueUp to $200 / year
ResetsAnnual
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 and in-flight refreshments. Enrollment and an airline selection are required. Airline tickets themselves are not the covered incidental fees.

Summarized from American Express’s published terms, checked September 28, 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 — 91 days from today.

How not to lose it

  • Enroll first. The terms say enrollment is required, and purchases made before you enroll generally don’t qualify.
  • 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.

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