How much insurance coverage for award travel: SYD to SJC?
Feb 11, 2016, 11:12 pm
#16
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Yes, you get an Admirals Club membership with the AAdvantageŽ Executive World Elite™ MasterCardŽ.
Travel insurance and emergency evacuation are provided only if you paid for the entire cost of your trip with your Citi card. Details of what's covered are available here: Travel Protection Benefits.
Travel insurance and emergency evacuation are provided only if you paid for the entire cost of your trip with your Citi card. Details of what's covered are available here: Travel Protection Benefits.
Previously Admirals told me that with my 1 month membership, if I go to Qantas club with my boarding pass, I will get access. What is the deal with the Citi World Elite card? At Admirals club, I supposed to swipe the card to ensure my access.
Admirals closed now - reservation tells me that non-Admiral clubs are allowed if I have a 1st or biz class - was told 99% sure - anyone can validate this?
Does this card reimburse upto $100 worth of meal purchases on partner airlines?
Does this card have better coverage than Chase Ink Visa or Marriott Rewards Premier (Visa) ?
Last edited by sciconf; Feb 11, 2016 at 11:26 pm
Feb 11, 2016, 11:44 pm
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@TWA884 - thanks for the nice link.
Previously Admirals told me that with my 1 month membership, if I go to Qantas club with my boarding pass, I will get access. What is the deal with the Citi World Elite card? At Admirals club, I supposed to swipe the card to ensure my access.
Admirals closed now - reservation tells me that non-Admiral clubs are allowed if I have a 1st or biz class - was told 99% sure - anyone can validate this?
Does this card reimburse upto $100 worth of meal purchases on partner airlines?
Does this card have better coverage than Chase Ink Visa or Marriott Rewards Premier (Visa) ?
Previously Admirals told me that with my 1 month membership, if I go to Qantas club with my boarding pass, I will get access. What is the deal with the Citi World Elite card? At Admirals club, I supposed to swipe the card to ensure my access.
Admirals closed now - reservation tells me that non-Admiral clubs are allowed if I have a 1st or biz class - was told 99% sure - anyone can validate this?
Does this card reimburse upto $100 worth of meal purchases on partner airlines?
Does this card have better coverage than Chase Ink Visa or Marriott Rewards Premier (Visa) ?
Make sure to read the Wikipost.
Feb 12, 2016, 12:41 pm
#18
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You really need to find, read and understand what is covered and what is not covered. Sadly, too many people just hear "travel insurance" and make lots of assumptions of what is covered.
As to getting insurance with travel awards, it is a challenge. For example, here is one policy I found:
"The trip was paid for in full including taxes and fees with your xxxx card"
One could easily argue that if you paid for PART of the trip with miles, you would not be covered.
Back to the OP - if you not want to provide enough details, then do not expect good answers.
As to getting insurance with travel awards, it is a challenge. For example, here is one policy I found:
"The trip was paid for in full including taxes and fees with your xxxx card"
One could easily argue that if you paid for PART of the trip with miles, you would not be covered.
Back to the OP - if you not want to provide enough details, then do not expect good answers.
Feb 12, 2016, 5:29 pm
#19
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I called to clarify this.
The upgrade is actually at MasterCard level - it is still a Platinum Select card and it says on the front.
I remember seeking in FT that others were making upgrade claims - misleading. So many cards, so complex life is!
Feb 12, 2016, 6:26 pm
#20
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I called to clarify this.
The upgrade is actually at MasterCard level - it is still a Platinum Select card and it says on the front.
I remember seeking in FT that others were making upgrade claims - misleading. So many cards, so complex life is!
P.S. We have gotten way off topic here. For more information, please refer to the following thread: