American Express · checked Nov 8, 2026
Amex Platinum Airline fee credit
The Amex Platinum Airline fee credit pays $200 a year. Resets on January 1.
- Amount
- $200 a year
- Resets
- Resets on January 1.
- Next periods end
- Dec 31, 2026 · Dec 31, 2027 · Dec 31, 2028 · Dec 31, 2029
- Enrollment
- Required — enroll in your American Express account first
- Timing
- Counts when the charge posts. A credit can post a few days after you use it.
- What counts
- Incidental fees on the one airline you pick in your Amex account.
How not to lose it
One or two deadlines a year, which makes it easy to put off until it has expired. Credit Cadence tracks it alongside every other Amex Platinum credit, shows what's left, and reminds you before it resets.
Questions
How much is the Amex Platinum Airline fee credit?
$200 a year — up to $200 a year.
When does the Amex Platinum Airline fee credit reset?
Resets on January 1. The next periods end Dec 31, 2026, Dec 31, 2027, Dec 31, 2028.
Do I need to enroll for the Amex Platinum Airline fee credit?
Yes. Enroll in your American Express account before you spend, or the credit won't pay.
Does unused Airline fee credit roll over?
No. Whatever isn't used by the end of the period is gone, which is why it's worth tracking the reset dates.
What counts for the Amex Platinum Airline fee credit?
Incidental fees on the one airline you pick in your Amex account.
Other Amex Platinum credits
- Hotel credit — $300 every six months
- Resy credit — $100 a quarter
- Digital entertainment credit — $25 a month
- lululemon credit — $75 a quarter
- Uber Cash — $15 a month ($35 in December)
- Walmart+ credit — $12.95 a month
- Equinox credit — $300 a year
- CLEAR+ credit — $219 a year
- Oura Ring credit — $200 a year
- Uber One credit — $120 a year
- Global Entry / TSA PreCheck — $120 every 4 years
Source: American Express, checked Nov 8, 2026. Terms change; confirm with American Express. Credit Cadence is independent and not affiliated with American Express.