Amex cardmembers must ditch spirit airlines amid shutdown

American Express cardmembers who selected Spirit Airlines as their preferred airline for benefits like airline incidental fees or 35% airline bonuses will need to update their selection as the budget carrier officially ceases operations.

Eligible cards and changes

Those with the American Express Platinum Card, The Business Platinum Card from American Express, or the American Express Corporate Gold Card should take action if Spirit was their chosen airline. The process varies by card type:

For the Amex Platinum, Platinum Business, and Corporate Gold cards, you can:

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• Chat with a representative in the Amex app
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• Call the number on the back of your card
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This will allow you to choose a new qualifying carrier for your airline fee credit or 35% airline bonus.

Remaining airline options

After Spirit's shutdown, the available airlines for these Amex benefits are:

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• Alaska Airlines
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• American Airlines
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• Delta Air Lines
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• JetBlue
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• Southwest Airlines
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• United Airlines
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Remember that airline incidental credits can be used for various fees, including checked bag charges, seat assignments, and in-flight meals.