Are Platinum benefits worth it for a frequent flyer?
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: AA PLT PRO, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plt. Premier
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Are Platinum benefits worth it for a frequent flyer?
Just got this card - started a new position a month ago in which I travel weekly all USA/CAN. Are the benefits worth it ? I was disappointed that you need to fly Delta to use the SC, guess I will keep my AA Club membership. But auto HHonors Gold, and the rental car bene's seem great as well as the Boingo account since they are in every airport
#2
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 186
Do you fly mostly AA? You may find value in the Citi Prestige. Admirals club access is included and they have a better level of Priority Pass. Something to look into....obviously you'd want to take a look at how all the benefits fit your needs.
#4
Join Date: Oct 2013
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#5
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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I upgraded to the PLT, wondering how long the enrollments take ? For HHonors how long after enrolling does it take for Gold status to show at Hilton ? Same Q for National ? I already had accounts at both places
#6
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You may find this thread helpful to insure that you activate all of the benefits:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...d-do-list.html
This thread suggests that the Hilton status can be activated as soon as 48 hours, but (I think) unlikely to happen over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ets-later.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...d-do-list.html
This thread suggests that the Hilton status can be activated as soon as 48 hours, but (I think) unlikely to happen over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ets-later.html
#7
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: AA PLT PRO, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plt. Premier
Posts: 587
You may find this thread helpful to insure that you activate all of the benefits:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...d-do-list.html
This thread suggests that the Hilton status can be activated as soon as 48 hours, but (I think) unlikely to happen over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ets-later.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...d-do-list.html
This thread suggests that the Hilton status can be activated as soon as 48 hours, but (I think) unlikely to happen over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ets-later.html
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...club-gold.html
#10
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I like the card, but then again I fly Delta primarily so the Skyclub benefits are a big reason for that. When you add in the airline fee reimbursement, the lounges, SPG Gold and HH Gold I think it's a good card to have. Plus if you link it to your Uber account you get 2x MR points. Another nice touch.
#11