AMEX Plat possibly offering AC G status in 2014
Nov 4, 2013, 7:16 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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AMEX Plat possibly offering AC G status in 2014
Interesting talk with a friend at AMEX and for the past few years AMEX Plat has offered CX status which is great for OW lounge, extra baggage etc.
Since AC has devalued their program so much, 50k or *A Gold may be thrown in at no charge as it has no real value anymore from what she said aside form what CX offers like lounge and baggage though most with Plat AMEX still can use Aeroplan Plat card for AC only flights in the lounge. Hope this comes true as it would be great for other star alliance flights for lounge etc.
Let's see if it happens soon.
Since AC has devalued their program so much, 50k or *A Gold may be thrown in at no charge as it has no real value anymore from what she said aside form what CX offers like lounge and baggage though most with Plat AMEX still can use Aeroplan Plat card for AC only flights in the lounge. Hope this comes true as it would be great for other star alliance flights for lounge etc.
Let's see if it happens soon.
Nov 4, 2013, 7:23 pm
#3
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Bye-bye status chasing. 
Nov 4, 2013, 7:39 pm
#5
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I think what she was saying was that 50k had no real meaning like it used to regarding status. More of a Star Gold baggage and lounge plus.
With AC if you are not SE status, not worth it in 2014 is from what I am hearing.
With AC if you are not SE status, not worth it in 2014 is from what I am hearing.
Nov 4, 2013, 10:19 pm
#8
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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I'd pay the $699 annual fee for E50, even E35 maybe. 1 flight upgrade and I'd be there. I couldn't see them offering it to Canadians though.
Offering it to US based AMEX plats on the otherhand.... AC actually wants their business.
Offering it to US based AMEX plats on the otherhand.... AC actually wants their business.
Nov 4, 2013, 10:57 pm
#9
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: YXT
Programs: AC*E50, SPG Plat,
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While the CX gold is a great benefit for plat card holders, notice that it's not available for HK residents. IF (big if), AC status was offered to Amex platinums, I don't see it being made available for cardholders in the airline's home country.
Nov 5, 2013, 5:48 am
#11
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: SQ *Gold
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Interesting...
Just for the forum's info, I'm an AMEX Platinum Charge card holder based here in Singapore.
Our frequent travel benefits include: CX Marco Polo Gold, SPG Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Club Accor Platinum and Hertz Gold (and of course the Priority Pass). But, the annual fee here is substantially higher: SGD1,200 (C$1000) and I was told they were going to raise it even further to SGD1,700 (C$1,400) for 2014.
Just for the forum's info, I'm an AMEX Platinum Charge card holder based here in Singapore.
Our frequent travel benefits include: CX Marco Polo Gold, SPG Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Club Accor Platinum and Hertz Gold (and of course the Priority Pass). But, the annual fee here is substantially higher: SGD1,200 (C$1000) and I was told they were going to raise it even further to SGD1,700 (C$1,400) for 2014.
Last edited by jbb; Nov 5, 2013 at 6:01 am
Nov 5, 2013, 6:25 am
#13
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,156
Purchase decision is different if one does not hold any status with the airline. Even an A35K *S status will likely influence one to buy AC over other other airlines. It will be a good move for AC. I have always wonder why CIBC did not try to boost the benefits of its Aerogold Infinite when it rolled the card out. There is really no difference between the regular Aerogold and Aerogold Infinite. It will also be interesting to see what TDCT will be capable of doing when it can issue Aeroplan credit card in early 2014.
Nov 5, 2013, 7:29 am
#15
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*SE MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat Amb
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Don't see why not, if AC can get some revenue from Amex by offering it as a benefit I think they might. I agree with the above comments that they would likely only offer to foreign cardholders (like Cathay does.)
Now that E50 eUp credits can't be shared to nominees, E50 status is a fairly individual benefit so there's not much opportunity for abuse. It might also be part of the reason they're moving to a co-pay for international upgrades.
Now that E50 eUp credits can't be shared to nominees, E50 status is a fairly individual benefit so there's not much opportunity for abuse. It might also be part of the reason they're moving to a co-pay for international upgrades.