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How to use the IHG One Rewards Premier Airline incidental credit

The Chase IHG One Rewards Premier Airline incidental credit is worth $100 after $250 airline spend. 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.

Value$100 after $250 airline spend
ResetsCalendar year
This window closesDecember 31, 2026

What it is

A $100 statement credit each calendar year after you spend at least $250 on flights purchased directly with an airline, through December 31, 2027. Spend-gated. Leftover stays $0 until you hit $250.

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

When it resets

One window per calendar year, ending December 31.

The current window closes on December 31, 2026 — 49 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 IHG One Rewards Premier. The credit only follows purchases charged to the card that carries it.

Quick answers

How much is the IHG One Rewards Premier Airline incidental credit?

$100 after $250 airline spend. A $100 statement credit each calendar year after you spend at least $250 on flights purchased directly with an airline, through December 31, 2027. Spend-gated. Leftover stays $0 until you hit $250.

When does the IHG One Rewards Premier Airline incidental 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 IHG One Rewards Premier Airline incidental credit?

Add the IHG One Rewards Premier 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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