Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,788
Well U do owe the points to GP, so let them have them. However, GP will let U keep your points reservation for Beijing & wait 4U2 earn the needed points. Or your friend can transfer points 2U fee-free. Or U can apply for the Chase Hyatt Visa or Sapphire Preferred Visa to get what U need.