Hilton Honors Gold VIP Status: Spend US$20,000 on Hilton Honors American Express
Mar 7, 2005, 4:38 pm
#31
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Originally Posted by Rut Dog
No, your memory is correct: this was in the thread I referred to about Amex spending earning Gold. (Either that or we are sharing odd dreams that seem like actual memories.) In that thread (or dream 
a few Amex CSR's are reported to have mentioned it.
Unfortunately with the search down, I can't find the thread. It must have a vague title, as I scanned all thread titles last five - make that TEN - pages for "gold" and "Amex".
a few Amex CSR's are reported to have mentioned it. Unfortunately with the search down, I can't find the thread. It must have a vague title, as I scanned all thread titles last five - make that TEN - pages for "gold" and "Amex".
.I also seem to remember that this was not an "official" policy in writing anywhere (or at least anywhere that the public or the CSRs could see) and that it appeared to be somewhat discretionary and arbitrary on Amex's part. The CSRs could see that it had been applied in various cases, but could not see any rules, etc., and no idea if it was applied to everyone or not. It was all very vague.
Last edited by Jassy-50; Mar 8, 2005 at 9:50 am
Mar 7, 2005, 5:07 pm
#32
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New York, NY
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Originally Posted by dhacker
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...2&postcount=25
"Verbally, I've learned that AmEx is again offering what they call a courtesy upgrade to Diamond to US Hilton HHonors Platinum AmEx card holders who have over $2,500 in monthly card spend over a consecutive six-month period. Ongoing through April 2006."
The promo Grog discusses is unpublished and uncomfirmed, but not inconceivable after Amex has gone and made public that they will upgrade anyone with $20,000+ in purchases.
It wouldn't surprise me if there were a couple triggers that give a member Diamond status for being a heavy card user.
Mar 9, 2005, 12:20 am
#34
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 17
Wow - this is exciting news! My HH AmEx is still pretty shiny new, so I hope it's eligible for this change, too!
I understand Mrs. MileKing's confusion over which card to use for what (which Mr. MileKing wrote about in a related thread.) I had to create a spreadsheet so I can see which rewards card to use for what purchase.
I have the Citi Diamond Preferred, which gives 5 points for supermarkets, gas stations and drugstores (tho I'll probably switch to their cashback version, the Dividend Select) and Chase Profit which gives 3% cashback for restaurants. This HH change beats Profit, plus the cellphone and post office additions are very sweet!
Thanks for this great news!!
Barb
I understand Mrs. MileKing's confusion over which card to use for what (which Mr. MileKing wrote about in a related thread.) I had to create a spreadsheet so I can see which rewards card to use for what purchase.
I have the Citi Diamond Preferred, which gives 5 points for supermarkets, gas stations and drugstores (tho I'll probably switch to their cashback version, the Dividend Select) and Chase Profit which gives 3% cashback for restaurants. This HH change beats Profit, plus the cellphone and post office additions are very sweet!
Thanks for this great news!!
Barb
Mar 9, 2005, 7:48 am
#35
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My postcard came in the mail today - mentioned the $20k Gold offer, didn't mention anything related to Diamond. I will give Amex a call sometime this week to ask about that one...
Mar 9, 2005, 9:58 am
#36
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Houston, Texas
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This is really cool. I never thought I'd make HHGold with the frequency of my travel ... just another reason why you should be getting something for using your credit card. Love it.
Mar 9, 2005, 12:30 pm
#37
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NorCal
Programs: United Premier Exec, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Five Star
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I just called them
Originally Posted by pinniped
My postcard came in the mail today - mentioned the $20k Gold offer, didn't mention anything related to Diamond. I will give Amex a call sometime this week to ask about that one...
Mar 9, 2005, 12:41 pm
#38
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: PDX
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Originally Posted by tan70ri
When asked who qualified and why she could not answer. Anyone have some insight on how to qualify?
Originally Posted by pointsofinterest quoting Grog
"Verbally, I've learned that AmEx is again offering what they call a courtesy upgrade to Diamond to US Hilton HHonors Platinum AmEx card holders who have over $2,500 in monthly card spend over a consecutive six-month period. Ongoing through April 2006."
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=367190
Mar 9, 2005, 12:44 pm
#39
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Originally Posted by pinniped
My postcard came in the mail today
Mar 9, 2005, 12:59 pm
#40
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NorCal
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Thanks Rut Dog. I had seen that posting and that's the angle I tried to take with Amex. the agent said she was not aware of that program and could find nothing about it. Not sure if she was being completely honest. Had to pull teeth to get any info from her.
Mar 9, 2005, 4:51 pm
#41
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: CA
Programs: United Gold; HHonors Diamond
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Originally Posted by Rut Dog
Welcome to FlyerTalk... this was posted earlier in the thread:See original discussion here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=367190
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=367190
Mar 9, 2005, 5:03 pm
#42
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 3,062
Originally Posted by hellmutt
I spent $28,000+ last year on my Amex in new charges but didn't get any upgrade to Diamond. I hope to call and ask for a complimentary upgrade for this year since my Gold expires in April.
Mar 10, 2005, 5:33 am
#43
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
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Interesting that these new terms do not show up on the HHonors website under ways to earn points. The AMEX Platinum blurb still has just the old terms. I was thinking of getting the card to take advantage of the new, improved incentives pointed out in the OP but now will probably call first to make sure the new terms and not the old ones will apply if I get the card. Perhaps I should wait until April 15? (A very small counterbalance for my income tax payments that day. )
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Mar 18, 2005, 2:38 pm
#45
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Hilton HHonors Gold VIP Status: Spend US$20,000 on Hilton HHonors American Express
I just received a new account agreement from AMEX and I read some of the fine print. I never noticed it before, but it says you recevie Gold status if you charge $20,000 in a calender year.
It's a little for a lot of charging, but its something I never noticed before.
It's a little for a lot of charging, but its something I never noticed before.