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Feb 3, 2016, 11:08 am
#2971
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 292
Not sure where to post this.
HHonors Gold - was announced for the US Platinum Card some time ago. Was wondering if it was going to be added to the Amex Canadian Platinum card. Never saw an announcement - but when I logged into my account this week - I noticed an announcement for it on the "Travel/Hotels" page.
It says:
"Coming Soon: Complimentary HHGonors Gold Status"
That is good news. It will allow me to maintain status with Hilton after Diamond status match expires. Also a little insurance against greatly reduced Hotel status on this card after the Marriott/Starwood and Accor/Fairmont mergers. Although, its probably the status I value the least.
HHonors Gold - was announced for the US Platinum Card some time ago. Was wondering if it was going to be added to the Amex Canadian Platinum card. Never saw an announcement - but when I logged into my account this week - I noticed an announcement for it on the "Travel/Hotels" page.
It says:
"Coming Soon: Complimentary HHGonors Gold Status"
That is good news. It will allow me to maintain status with Hilton after Diamond status match expires. Also a little insurance against greatly reduced Hotel status on this card after the Marriott/Starwood and Accor/Fairmont mergers. Although, its probably the status I value the least.
I have just logged into the AMEX Canada Platinum website and I can confirm that Hilton HHonors complimentary Gold status will be available to Canadian AMEX Platinum members.
Feb 3, 2016, 3:00 pm
#2972
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 6,385
Not sure where to post this.
HHonors Gold - was announced for the US Platinum Card some time ago. Was wondering if it was going to be added to the Amex Canadian Platinum card. Never saw an announcement - but when I logged into my account this week - I noticed an announcement for it on the "Travel/Hotels" page.
It says:
"Coming Soon: Complimentary HHGonors Gold Status"
That is good news. It will allow me to maintain status with Hilton after Diamond status match expires. Also a little insurance against greatly reduced Hotel status on this card after the Marriott/Starwood and Accor/Fairmont mergers. Although, its probably the status I value the least.
HHonors Gold - was announced for the US Platinum Card some time ago. Was wondering if it was going to be added to the Amex Canadian Platinum card. Never saw an announcement - but when I logged into my account this week - I noticed an announcement for it on the "Travel/Hotels" page.
It says:
"Coming Soon: Complimentary HHGonors Gold Status"
That is good news. It will allow me to maintain status with Hilton after Diamond status match expires. Also a little insurance against greatly reduced Hotel status on this card after the Marriott/Starwood and Accor/Fairmont mergers. Although, its probably the status I value the least.
Feb 4, 2016, 11:35 am
#2974
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: MTL, QC
Programs: Aeroplan, SPG
Posts: 19
We used to do heavy duty spend on the Cap1 cards. My #1 problem was the $7,500 limit that required constant attention. Many times we paid the cards off several times during the month. Drove my wife's bookeeper nuts. They never ever increased the limit. I do get why, the interchange fees don't cover the 2% back. Close but Chase/Moneris etc take a cut (no idea how much of one) so Cap1 one is getting somewhere like 1.5%-1.7%?
The worst is that I had a very complicated situation with a last minute work trip (3 weeks to Australia) for which I had to pay on my personal CC, and to make a long story short, I had a big hotel reservation issue that I could only solve with more credit on my card. You wouldn't believe the trouble I had it was a real nightmare. Cap 1 never increased my limit and couldn't even offer me a temp solution. I have never seen such lack of flexibility in my life. Thankfully, the Accor hotel in Australia showed amazing hospitality & service or I was not going to have a place to stay for the first few days in Australia.
Feb 4, 2016, 7:36 pm
#2975
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
It's actually the most valuable mid-tier status, along with Marriott Gold. Only these programs offer free breakfast/lounge access.
Feb 4, 2016, 10:58 pm
#2976
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: YVR, HKG
Programs: SPG, Nexus, Aeroplan, AMEX MR, BA Avios
Posts: 108
Oh I totally get what you mean. When I first got this card, my limit was at $5,000 even though both my credit score & my income warranted way more than that. It took 3 years to get Cap 1 to increase my credit limit. They are unbelievably strict on that.
The worst is that I had a very complicated situation with a last minute work trip (3 weeks to Australia) for which I had to pay on my personal CC, and to make a long story short, I had a big hotel reservation issue that I could only solve with more credit on my card. You wouldn't believe the trouble I had it was a real nightmare. Cap 1 never increased my limit and couldn't even offer me a temp solution. I have never seen such lack of flexibility in my life. Thankfully, the Accor hotel in Australia showed amazing hospitality & service or I was not going to have a place to stay for the first few days in Australia.
The worst is that I had a very complicated situation with a last minute work trip (3 weeks to Australia) for which I had to pay on my personal CC, and to make a long story short, I had a big hotel reservation issue that I could only solve with more credit on my card. You wouldn't believe the trouble I had it was a real nightmare. Cap 1 never increased my limit and couldn't even offer me a temp solution. I have never seen such lack of flexibility in my life. Thankfully, the Accor hotel in Australia showed amazing hospitality & service or I was not going to have a place to stay for the first few days in Australia.
or... say an AMEX that has "no limit" within your financial means?
Feb 5, 2016, 5:36 am
#2977
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: ,BW Rewards, Skymiles, Aeroplan, SPG, IHG, Marriott, Club Carlson, Alaska Airlines
Posts: 254
This is great. A few weeks back HHonors had a promo, maybe still on, They matched status from other hotel programs. I used my Platinum status with Accor Hotels ( courtesy of Amex Plat. Card). They made me a Diamond until April 2017.
Feb 5, 2016, 12:33 pm
#2978
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
https://www.nbc.ca/en/personal/credi...ws.html#travel
No more welcome bonus points. It now comes with $250 "annual travel reimbursements" though.
$100 Airport parking reimbursements
$50 seat selection reimbursements
$100 Airline baggage fees reimbusements
This benefit is "per year".... calendar year? If so, $500 of these very specific travel credits isn't horrible for a Canadian card, if you have a use for them.
No more welcome bonus points. It now comes with $250 "annual travel reimbursements" though.
$100 Airport parking reimbursements
$50 seat selection reimbursements
$100 Airline baggage fees reimbusements
This benefit is "per year".... calendar year? If so, $500 of these very specific travel credits isn't horrible for a Canadian card, if you have a use for them.
Feb 6, 2016, 3:46 pm
#2979
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: yow,yvr,yxx
Programs: aeroplan airmiles priorityclub choiceprivilege asiamiles spg bw
Posts: 317
https://www.nbc.ca/en/personal/credi...ws.html#travel
No more welcome bonus points. It now comes with $250 "annual travel reimbursements" though.
$100 Airport parking reimbursements
$50 seat selection reimbursements
$100 Airline baggage fees reimbusements
This benefit is "per year".... calendar year? If so, $500 of these very specific travel credits isn't horrible for a Canadian card, if you have a use for them.
No more welcome bonus points. It now comes with $250 "annual travel reimbursements" though.
$100 Airport parking reimbursements
$50 seat selection reimbursements
$100 Airline baggage fees reimbusements
This benefit is "per year".... calendar year? If so, $500 of these very specific travel credits isn't horrible for a Canadian card, if you have a use for them.
Feb 8, 2016, 9:12 am
#2980
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YEG
Posts: 3,717
So unless I am missing something the RBC Westjet card is only as good as its sign up perk;
99$ annual fee traded for a 250$ westjet dollars and a 99$ + tax companion trip;
So when it is all said and done sign up for the card gets you basically a 2for1 domestic / transborder flight (250$ westjet traded to cover the annual fee, companion fee and part of the taxes (Depending on your trip and origin)). The 1% Westjet dollar cash back is a joke in terms of value so this is really a burn and churn sort of card...
99$ annual fee traded for a 250$ westjet dollars and a 99$ + tax companion trip;
So when it is all said and done sign up for the card gets you basically a 2for1 domestic / transborder flight (250$ westjet traded to cover the annual fee, companion fee and part of the taxes (Depending on your trip and origin)). The 1% Westjet dollar cash back is a joke in terms of value so this is really a burn and churn sort of card...
Feb 8, 2016, 10:12 am
#2981
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
So unless I am missing something the RBC Westjet card is only as good as its sign up perk;
99$ annual fee traded for a 250$ westjet dollars and a 99$ + tax companion trip;
So when it is all said and done sign up for the card gets you basically a 2for1 domestic / transborder flight (250$ westjet traded to cover the annual fee, companion fee and part of the taxes (Depending on your trip and origin)). The 1% Westjet dollar cash back is a joke in terms of value so this is really a burn and churn sort of card...
99$ annual fee traded for a 250$ westjet dollars and a 99$ + tax companion trip;
So when it is all said and done sign up for the card gets you basically a 2for1 domestic / transborder flight (250$ westjet traded to cover the annual fee, companion fee and part of the taxes (Depending on your trip and origin)). The 1% Westjet dollar cash back is a joke in terms of value so this is really a burn and churn sort of card...
Also, keep in mind, WestJet dollars can only be used towards the base fare of the ticket.
One more little perk is the free checked bags
Feb 10, 2016, 9:17 am
#2982
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: YOW
Programs: AC Irrelevant, IHG Platinum, Marriot Gold, Hertz Gold, Avis First
Posts: 273
So unless I am missing something the RBC Westjet card is only as good as its sign up perk;
99$ annual fee traded for a 250$ westjet dollars and a 99$ + tax companion trip;
So when it is all said and done sign up for the card gets you basically a 2for1 domestic / transborder flight (250$ westjet traded to cover the annual fee, companion fee and part of the taxes (Depending on your trip and origin)). The 1% Westjet dollar cash back is a joke in terms of value so this is really a burn and churn sort of card...
99$ annual fee traded for a 250$ westjet dollars and a 99$ + tax companion trip;
So when it is all said and done sign up for the card gets you basically a 2for1 domestic / transborder flight (250$ westjet traded to cover the annual fee, companion fee and part of the taxes (Depending on your trip and origin)). The 1% Westjet dollar cash back is a joke in terms of value so this is really a burn and churn sort of card...
If you get a mortgage with RBC they give you 3 free months of vip banking so a good time to sign up for premium cards and order cheques.
Feb 10, 2016, 2:26 pm
#2983
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
Feb 10, 2016, 5:33 pm
#2984
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYJ
Posts: 2,230
Feb 10, 2016, 5:47 pm
#2985
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527