nrdk

Yup.

Bttc

I've had no problems getting the points from all four Marriott cards plus the RC card.

elaine amj

Ugh. I'm foresee I am going to have a lot of trouble using this $300 credit.

- We fly Southwest - so no bag check charges.

- I like lounges - but it looks like I am going to have a hard time finding a lounge to use. I fly primarily domestic - out of Detroit (the other terminal for SW so no Delta Lounge *sigh*). My plans for the next year or so are Orlando, Los Angeles, and maybe the Caribbean along with quick trips here and there to other destinations like Nashville or Denver.

- I have both Priority Pass (from another CC) and the Lounge Club (through the RC CC) but doesn't look good so far for either program. At this point, I'll just pay for the full daypass for whatever lounge.

- I'll pay for Early bird check in just to cover the incidental - but it really is more or less a waste for me since 75% of the time it's not a big deal for us to do it at the 24 hr mark.

I have $300 to use before the end of the year and my plans are:
- $25 for Early bird check in for 2 people (recent trip to Rhode Island)
- $50 for Early Bird Check In for 4 people for our family trip at Christmas
then....
- Lufthansa lounge at DTW North Terminal for 4 people?? (can we buy daypasses?)
OR
MCO (will be flying from Terminal B so no lounges available).

Any idea how to use up the rest of my $300 incidental?

dayone

Buy WN gift cards?

CaroPalms

I searched through the forum and couldn't find this posted. I received my card last March, therefore my club level certificates were issued in April with an expiration date of April of 2015. I inquired about making a reservation for Labor Day and was told that since the certificates expire in April of 2015, I wouldn't be able to use them for my stay in September of 2015. I guess it makes sense, but I would've thought my redemption would be upon making the reservation not the stay.

I could book the room and then just have it looked at again in April/May, but availability may not be there. Although not a deal breaker since I was just inquiring, if I was looking to book in May (which is when I'm usually able to go on vacation), I'd be cutting it even closer to try and use a certificate.

Although I do see the other benefits and value of the card, I was somewhat disappointed and may be rethinking things.

chelly1540

That's fabulous that you were able to book the cheaper rates and use the upgrade certs. Many times however it hasn't been so easy and the rate is often higher than if you just booked club alone. Perhaps you can share which rate was eligible with the certs? Many thanks.

cbellero

I have a question about the reimbursement of ancillary fees. Can I get a refund on either of the following:

1. 300 USD rebooking fee of a flight?
2. 300 USD purchase of on board duty free items?

Both responses about what is permitted and practical experience are appreciated.

mster

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raccah

Totally agree and do not forget that Chase gets level 3 data from united. AA is better in hiding the charge type

mster

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No Clue

I was denied reimbursement when rebooking a flight. They gave me a reason that when it shows up on the statement with the route information, they do not reimburse. My rebooking showed as Delta MIA>ORF with a $99 fee and it was refused. I called twice hoping it was a mistake but was denied both attempts.

The terms are below:


"Only the following types of non-ticket Net Purchases qualify for this offer: airline lounge day pass, or towards a yearly lounge membership of your choice; airline seat upgrades; airline baggage fees; in-flight internet/entertainment; in-flight meals; Global Entry fees. ("Net Purchases" are purchases of goods and services made by you or any authorized user on your account minus any returns or refunds, and do not include balance transfers, cash advances, cash-like charges such as travelers checks, foreign currency, and money orders, any checks that access your account, overdraft advances, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, or fees of any kind, including an annual fee, if applicable.) We do not determine whether merchants correctly identify and bill transactions as being of a certain type. However, we do reserve the right to determine which purchases qualify for statement credits. Statement credit will post to your account within 5-7 business days and will appear on your monthly credit card billing statement within 1-2 billing cycles. Qualifying purchases made by authorized users on your account are eligible for statement credits; however, only the obligor on the account, not authorized users, may request statement credits. Maximum statement credit accumulation for this offer is $300 per calendar year. The Ritz-Carlton Rewards is not responsible for offer fulfillment or the provision of or a failure to provide the stated benefits and services."

cbellero

I did the rebooking with LH, so I will wait to see how it posts before calling them. I think the inflight duty free will be more of a challenge.

BeatCal

you used rates on the Ritz web site. If you use a rate such as American Express which are often cheaper, you cannot use the upgrades

HookEm

I don`t understand your comment regarding the rate being "higher than if you just booked the club alone". For every RC where I stayed, I booked the cheapest standard rate listed on the RC website by calling the number on the back of my RC credit card. I used one of my 3 Club upgrade certs for each reservation, thereby saving as much as $300/night over the listed Club level room rate. Also, I received a $100 credit per reservation that I could use for anything except the room and tax. So I found the Club upgrade certs to be quite valuable, and I do not understand how some other people can say they are worthless.

mizzou1

Has anyone been reimbursed for Delta gift cards recently or anytime in 2014?