EQUIPThe Points Guy · 24 Jul
How to use the Amex Platinum $200 airline fee credit in 2026
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American Express Platinum and Hilton Aspire cardholders must strategically manage the annual $200 airline fee credit to maximize travel ROI. The benefit requires proactive selection of a specific airline to offset qualifying incidental costs throughout the fiscal year.
- 01Benefit applies to Amex Platinum, Business Platinum, and Hilton Amex Aspire cardholders
- 02Users must manually select one qualifying airline to trigger the annual fee reimbursement
- 03Credits apply specifically to incidental airline fees rather than base ticket fares
- 04Maximizing this perk reduces the effective annual cost of premium card ownership
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If you have the Amex Platinum, Business Platinum or Hilton Amex Aspire, take advantage of the airline fee credit. Here are tips for maximizing this perk.