Is the Amex Plat Worth the Annual Fee?
Mar 24, 2015, 5:16 am
#287
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: London
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plt
Posts: 2,607
After waiting months I had to email them. Then it came in 3 days.
Mar 24, 2015, 5:25 am
#288
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Amex Centurion
Posts: 121
My wife upgraded to Platinum and got Priority Pass with one week.
Mar 24, 2015, 6:55 am
#291
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Mar 24, 2015, 6:59 am
#292
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: MAN,TLV
Programs: Silver:BA,VX,AB, QF. Gold:A3,RJ,AZ,GF, EY,SPG,Marriott,Choice, Carlson. Dia/Plat:HH,IHG,BW,Accor
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But I assume it takes a few days for the PP membership to be cancelled (so mi have heard)? Any idea how long?
And if it is used during those days after the cancellation of the amex, will they charge you for each access since you weren't entitled to entry?
And what about if you bring many guests in - will they charge you for each one - (there is no active card to charge this money to)?
And if it is used during those days after the cancellation of the amex, will they charge you for each access since you weren't entitled to entry?
And what about if you bring many guests in - will they charge you for each one - (there is no active card to charge this money to)?
Mar 24, 2015, 8:10 am
#293
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
But I assume it takes a few days for the PP membership to be cancelled (so mi have heard)? Any idea how long?
And if it is used during those days after the cancellation of the amex, will they charge you for each access since you weren't entitled to entry?
And what about if you bring many guests in - will they charge you for each one - (there is no active card to charge this money to)?
And if it is used during those days after the cancellation of the amex, will they charge you for each access since you weren't entitled to entry?
And what about if you bring many guests in - will they charge you for each one - (there is no active card to charge this money to)?
IIRC, I had to call Amex to request the PP Card immediately after getting the Amex, and it arrived within the week. I *believe* they can request that PP act with some urgency if you are travelling soon, but Amex can't force them to overnight the packet as they would with the actual Amex.
Re: Boingo - I've used it with lots of success in Europe. Not usually the fastest, but it is a connection and doesn't cost 10-15 EUR as is the charge in some airports.
May 16, 2015, 2:33 am
#294
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
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Discussion of the Boingo benefit, including how to use it without using a Boingo "app", has been moved:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ingo-wifi.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ingo-wifi.html
May 21, 2015, 9:57 am
#296
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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May 23, 2015, 2:01 am
#297
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,774
Considering cancelling my Platinum card but want to make sure I'm not missing anything.
-Have redeemed the $200 airline credit both for 2014 and 2015 ($400 total)
-Scheduled to get TSA pre-check in a couple weeks
Card is up for renewal in July 2015; I plan to cancel it once I get the credit for the TSA precheck
However I haven't used the 100k reward points yet, and the two airlines I mostly fly (United and Southwest) are not part of their transfer plan. So to keep the points I'm planning on asking to be downgraded to the free credit card (Everyday?)
Am I missing anything? Are there any other benefits I should get in on before cancelling?
-Have redeemed the $200 airline credit both for 2014 and 2015 ($400 total)
-Scheduled to get TSA pre-check in a couple weeks
Card is up for renewal in July 2015; I plan to cancel it once I get the credit for the TSA precheck
However I haven't used the 100k reward points yet, and the two airlines I mostly fly (United and Southwest) are not part of their transfer plan. So to keep the points I'm planning on asking to be downgraded to the free credit card (Everyday?)
Am I missing anything? Are there any other benefits I should get in on before cancelling?
May 23, 2015, 4:57 am
#298
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,774
Not quite as much of a no-brainer if you already have GE (Global Entry). Like I said before, GE is good for 5 years, so if you already got it within the last 2 or 3 years, you have absolutely no need to spend on it this year (or next year) anyway, so the GE benefit is useless to you the first year.
Jul 2, 2015, 11:09 am
#299
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TPA/DFW/K15
Programs: AA EXP, Mar AMB, HH LT DIA
Posts: 1,652
I didn't see a separate thread for this, but a Business Platinum offer just came out for a $75 cash back bonus (up to 5 times) for spending $250 at Home Depot, Total Wine, Staples, BevMo, Gordon, and Jetro.
My wine habit makes this a no brainer to make 5 separate trips to Total Wine before 8.14.15.
That's a very nice $375 off coupon for something I would purchase without the coupon (maybe not before 8.14 however).
My wine habit makes this a no brainer to make 5 separate trips to Total Wine before 8.14.15.
That's a very nice $375 off coupon for something I would purchase without the coupon (maybe not before 8.14 however).
Jul 2, 2015, 11:11 am
#300
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,012
I didn't see a separate thread for this, but a Business Platinum offer just came out for a $75 cash back bonus (up to 5 times) for spending $250 at Home Depot, Total Wine, Staples, BevMo, Gordon, and Jetro.
My wine habit makes this a no brainer to make 5 separate trips to Total Wine before 8.14.15.
That's a very nice $375 off coupon for something I would purchase without the coupon (maybe not before 8.14 however).
My wine habit makes this a no brainer to make 5 separate trips to Total Wine before 8.14.15.
That's a very nice $375 off coupon for something I would purchase without the coupon (maybe not before 8.14 however).