AMEX cancels companion ticket benefit for DL Gold AMEX card
Nov 12, 2012, 9:17 am
#16
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There was some discussion on here in January that this might have been eliminated. I seem to remember in subsequent discussions that it was no longer listed as an advertised benefit, but was still a benefit.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...questions.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...questions.html
Nov 12, 2012, 10:52 am
#17
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Aren't these companion certs viewable somewhere on the website? I can't seem to find the one from the SM Platinum card.
As a side note, at some point over the past couple of months, it appears that the free checked bag benefit of my platinum card no longer "stacks" with the free bags associated with medallion status. I used to show 3 bags for free, now just the standard 2. Not that big of a deal to me personally, but it does seem as if AmEx + DL are rolling back benefits of these cards.
I'd be more concerned if I wasn't going to drop this card like a bad habit soon.
As a side note, at some point over the past couple of months, it appears that the free checked bag benefit of my platinum card no longer "stacks" with the free bags associated with medallion status. I used to show 3 bags for free, now just the standard 2. Not that big of a deal to me personally, but it does seem as if AmEx + DL are rolling back benefits of these cards.
I'd be more concerned if I wasn't going to drop this card like a bad habit soon.
Nov 12, 2012, 10:54 am
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Nov 13, 2012, 8:19 am
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I've been played by this Gold Amex long enough - where can somebody compare other cards that would still be of some benefit for earning RDM's?
Do Citi Thank You points transfer to SM's easily enough?
My Gold Amex will be paid off and renewal's coming up - probably time for a change, but which one?
I looked around on the FT index page and didn't see any obvious forum where this might be discussed? Comments and advice dearly appreciated....
Do Citi Thank You points transfer to SM's easily enough?
My Gold Amex will be paid off and renewal's coming up - probably time for a change, but which one?
I looked around on the FT index page and didn't see any obvious forum where this might be discussed? Comments and advice dearly appreciated....
Nov 18, 2012, 10:36 pm
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Same on mine.
Between removing this and the miles boost...I'm finding fewer reasons to keep this card. Anyone have success transitioning to a fee-free AMEX from the Gold (without much impact to credit, penalties, etc.)?
Between removing this and the miles boost...I'm finding fewer reasons to keep this card. Anyone have success transitioning to a fee-free AMEX from the Gold (without much impact to credit, penalties, etc.)?
Nov 19, 2012, 6:52 am
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Nov 19, 2012, 10:19 am
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This has been covered extensively. While it's not listed on the Amex benefits page (they have not been advertising the benefit for quite awhile now, this is not something new), companion certs are still benefits of the Plat and Reserve cards. My wife just hit the first anniversary on her Plat card, and her companion cert is now available on delta.com
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Nov 19, 2012, 10:48 am
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You see bag fees during OLCI if they apply.
There was also a page on the old delta.dumb that had charts with pictures of bags showing how many are allowed by cabin class, region, and elite status. Different colors were used for 50 and 70 pound bags.
There was also a page on the old delta.dumb that had charts with pictures of bags showing how many are allowed by cabin class, region, and elite status. Different colors were used for 50 and 70 pound bags.
Nov 19, 2012, 10:51 am
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I've been played by this Gold Amex long enough - where can somebody compare other cards that would still be of some benefit for earning RDM's?
Do Citi Thank You points transfer to SM's easily enough?
My Gold Amex will be paid off and renewal's coming up - probably time for a change, but which one?
I looked around on the FT index page and didn't see any obvious forum where this might be discussed? Comments and advice dearly appreciated....
Do Citi Thank You points transfer to SM's easily enough?
My Gold Amex will be paid off and renewal's coming up - probably time for a change, but which one?
I looked around on the FT index page and didn't see any obvious forum where this might be discussed? Comments and advice dearly appreciated....
Nov 19, 2012, 11:44 am
#28
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Companion Certificate no longer listed as a benefit for Platinum. Mine just renewed and I have the companion certificate in my profile, but it will be interesting to see if this renews next year.
Nov 19, 2012, 12:15 pm
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I wonder if this is somewhat the result of the MSP local television news feature about the AmEx companion pass that was a matter of someone, IIRC with the Gold AmEx card and apparently not an elite, not reading and understanding the T&C. IMO the reporter seemed to have no understanding or interest in the T&C either, so the story seemed unfair to me.
Nov 19, 2012, 12:25 pm
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I signed up for a Gold Amex when I moved from CO to DL in Jan 2010. Later on a nice American Female at ATL persuaded me to sign for the Plat Amex. I never used the Companion Cert anyway. But my strategy for the last couple of months has and will be to pay down the Gold (should be done next month) and close the account. I will just have the DL PLat then. This news has not made the decision anymore difficult.
