Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Wirral, United Kingdom
Programs: American Express Platinum, HHonors Diamond (earned), Aer Lingus Gold Circle, ex-UA,ex-NZ
Posts: 262
It's still the case in Wembley. Neither the Ibis nor the Mercure accept Amex online when I try to get an advance rate from them, but they are perfectly happy to use it as a guarantee for a flexible rate.
Seems very suspect behaviour from them.