# How to Update Your Amex Airline Selection After Spirit's Shutdown

_May 4 20:30_

Tags: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Amex 35% Airline Bonus, Amex Airline Fee Credit, American Express Corporate Gold Card, American Express Platinum Card, The Business Platinum Card from American Express

Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders who selected Spirit Airlines for their airline fee credit or 35% bonus must update their selection to an eligible carrier like AA, UA, or DL

## Summary

Following Spirit Airlines' official cessation of operations, American Express cardholders who designated Spirit as their preferred airline for the annual statement credit (up to $200 for Platinum, $100 for Corporate Gold) or the 35% airline bonus (Business Platinum) must update their selection. Eligible cards:
- American Express Platinum Card
- The Business Platinum Card from American Express
- American Express Corporate Gold Card Action required:
Cardholders must contact Amex via chat in the app or by calling the number on the back of their card to switch their selection. The remaining eligible carriers are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Failure to update may result in loss of benefit utility for the remainder of the year

## Why it matters

Affects 6 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...). Card-issuer angle via American Express.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/amex-airline-benefit-spirit) — Picked Spirit for your Amex airline benefits? How to update your selection after Spirit's shutdown

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