Apr 30, 2013, 1:02 pm
AXON Hilton Honors Award Questions and Information: The Definitive Thread
Feb 20, 2013, 6:14 am
#766
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Feb 20, 2013, 7:18 pm
#767
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In another thread a first time poster reported that the AXON was dead. I just contacted HHonors Diamond Desk and was advised of the following:
1). One can book an AXON award now thru till the changeover on 3/28; and
2). After the changeover, the AXON award will no longer be offered.
However, the blurb read to me did say that the AXON award is to be replaced by some undefined replacement to be unveiled no later than the end of February 2013, and perhaps sooner.
That's all I was able to get and others who might have a relationship with a Diamond Desk agent might be able to get more, but it would appear that the AXON award is on life support to be replaced by some undefined other award type.
The agent had no information on whether the GLON awards will survive or not.
1). One can book an AXON award now thru till the changeover on 3/28; and
2). After the changeover, the AXON award will no longer be offered.
However, the blurb read to me did say that the AXON award is to be replaced by some undefined replacement to be unveiled no later than the end of February 2013, and perhaps sooner.
That's all I was able to get and others who might have a relationship with a Diamond Desk agent might be able to get more, but it would appear that the AXON award is on life support to be replaced by some undefined other award type.
The agent had no information on whether the GLON awards will survive or not.
Feb 20, 2013, 8:56 pm
#768
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO/SMF
Programs: Holder of six "persona non-grata" awards
Posts: 1,914
In another thread a first time poster reported that the AXON was dead. I just contacted HHonors Diamond Desk and was advised of the following:
1). One can book an AXON award now thru till the changeover on 3/28; and
2). After the changeover, the AXON award will no longer be offered.
However, the blurb read to me did say that the AXON award is to be replaced by some undefined replacement to be unveiled no later than the end of February 2013, and perhaps sooner.
That's all I was able to get and others who might have a relationship with a Diamond Desk agent might be able to get more, but it would appear that the AXON award is on life support to be replaced by some undefined other award type.
The agent had no information on whether the GLON awards will survive or not.
1). One can book an AXON award now thru till the changeover on 3/28; and
2). After the changeover, the AXON award will no longer be offered.
However, the blurb read to me did say that the AXON award is to be replaced by some undefined replacement to be unveiled no later than the end of February 2013, and perhaps sooner.
That's all I was able to get and others who might have a relationship with a Diamond Desk agent might be able to get more, but it would appear that the AXON award is on life support to be replaced by some undefined other award type.
The agent had no information on whether the GLON awards will survive or not.
Feb 20, 2013, 9:42 pm
#769
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,595
While that could be it AXON was a perk for AMEX cardholders only. The 5th day free is for any HH member Silver and up. The 5th night free has already been unveiled. Hopefully they still offer some sort of a discount but yo have to use more pints than today.
Feb 21, 2013, 3:39 am
#770
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,223
I doubt it would be the same 5th night free for Amex holders also... that would basically give no special amex benefit. Unless of course they will say that 5th night free will be available to all hilton amex cardholders, not only "elites". which will suck.
Feb 21, 2013, 3:43 am
#771
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Unfortunately, the way they get around that is the fact that every single one who is an HHonors AMEX cardholder is an elite, I believe. IF you hold the regular card you are guaranteed at least Silver status and I don't see one dropping below that status if they hold the Surpass card.
Feb 21, 2013, 7:25 am
#772
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PHX
Posts: 4,786
I wonder if you can order an AXON cert now and use it after March 28 by cancelling the reservation but not the cert and trying to apply it to a new reservation.
I might book a few AXONs that I don't need out into the future just in case. Seems like a longshot but who knows.
I might book a few AXONs that I don't need out into the future just in case. Seems like a longshot but who knows.
Feb 21, 2013, 8:23 am
#773
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bay Area
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Yes you can, however, post 3/28, you can only apply AXON certs to cat 7 or less, i.e. can't use them on cat 8-10.
I wonder if you can order an AXON cert now and use it after March 28 by cancelling the reservation but not the cert and trying to apply it to a new reservation.
I might book a few AXONs that I don't need out into the future just in case. Seems like a longshot but who knows.
I might book a few AXONs that I don't need out into the future just in case. Seems like a longshot but who knows.
Feb 21, 2013, 8:30 am
#774
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: HH diamond
Posts: 2,646
I wonder if you can order an AXON cert now and use it after March 28 by cancelling the reservation but not the cert and trying to apply it to a new reservation.
I might book a few AXONs that I don't need out into the future just in case. Seems like a longshot but who knows.
I might book a few AXONs that I don't need out into the future just in case. Seems like a longshot but who knows.
Feb 21, 2013, 8:33 am
#775
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PHX
Posts: 4,786
The new T&C specifically state that if you make any changes to any rewards booking made under the old points costs will bew charged at the new rate. So if you cancel your reservation, the 145K will be redeposited in your acct and the costs of the new reservation at the new points cost will be charged instead.
Feb 21, 2013, 8:37 am
#776
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PHX
Posts: 4,786
That would be ok. Using at a cat 7 that requires 60k per night would still be a great savings. If they are going to get rid of AXON, having a few certs in your back pocket seems like worth trying. How sure are you of your answer?
Feb 21, 2013, 8:57 am
#777
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 451
If I want to stay 5 nights in a Cat7 hotel, can DD make an AXON + 5th night
reservation(for the total of 195K) or the 5th night reservation should be made separately? The points for this hotel is rising to 60K so for the 5 nights it will be 240K after March 28th!!
reservation(for the total of 195K) or the 5th night reservation should be made separately? The points for this hotel is rising to 60K so for the 5 nights it will be 240K after March 28th!!
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Feb 21, 2013, 8:57 am
#778
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noone knows for sure, however since the certificate is good for category 1-7 hotels, I'd say you have a pretty strong case.
Feb 21, 2013, 9:02 am
#779
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Just book it as GLON 5-night reward for 140K, cheaper than AXON+1 cat 5.
Feb 21, 2013, 9:05 am
#780
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Mommypoints says that the Hilton reserve free night certificates can still be used on category 1-10 hotels. I'd feel better if there was more confirmation.
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/mommyp...-up-bonus-now/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/mommyp...-up-bonus-now/
Last edited by jphripjah; Feb 21, 2013 at 9:36 am
