{"id":90501,"date":"2026-05-05T00:44:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T00:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/amex-airline-credits-how-to-update-after-spirits-shutdown\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T00:44:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T00:44:42","slug":"amex-airline-credits-how-to-update-after-spirits-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/amex-airline-credits-how-to-update-after-spirits-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Amex airline credits: How to update after Spirit’s shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"


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With Spirit Airlines officially ceasing operations<\/span>, American Express cardmembers who selected the airline for certain benefits will need to choose a new qualifying carrier.<\/p>\n

Specifically, those with the American Express Platinum Card\u00ae<\/span>, The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/span> or American Express\u00ae Corporate Gold Card \u2014 will need to take action on their airline fee credit<\/span> or 35% airline bonus<\/span>.<\/p>\n

If you selected Spirit Airlines as your preferred airline for one of these perks, you need to update your selection as soon as possible. You can do so by starting a chat in the American Express app or calling the number on the back of your card. Here’s what you should know.<\/p>\n

The information for the American Express Corporate Gold Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n

How to update your American Express preferred airline after Spirit’s shutdown<\/h2>\n

If you hold an eligible American Express card with these benefits and previously selected Spirit Airlines as your preferred airline, here are the steps you should take as soon as possible, broken down by card.<\/p>\n

These details have been confirmed with an American Express spokesperson.<\/p>\n

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  • Annual statement credit of up to $200 for airline incidental fees*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  • Chat in the American Express app<\/li>\n
  • Call the number on the back of your card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  • Annual statement credit of up to $200 for airline incidental fees*<\/li>\n
  • A 35% airline bonus when you use Pay with Points<\/span> to cover flights in any cabin class on your selected airline (up to 1 million points back per calendar year)*^<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  • Chat in the American Express app<\/li>\n
  • Call the number on the back of your card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  • Annual statement credit of up to $100 for airline incidental fees*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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