Originally Posted by SethLevy
I have read some details about Royal Ambassador status being by invitation only and cannot find anything about it on the website
Royal Ambassador (RA) status is granted to Priority Club® Rewards members by invitation and at Priority Club® Rewards’ sole discretion. Priority Club® Rewards reserves the right to limit the number members with Royal Ambassador status.
Published benefits for RA are:
- Guaranteed room availability for one room occupied by the Royal Ambassador with 24-hour advance reservation. Early check-in at 8:00 am.
- Upgrade to an executive room or suite at check-in (if you go for a suite, no club room access).
- Complimentary use of health club facilities.
Originally Posted by SethLevy
Moreover, I have heard that current RAs have been issued letters which allow them to invite someone into membership for a fee. What is the deal with that offer?
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Royal Ambassador Criteria
How does one become Royal Ambassador?
Originally Posted by SethLevy
Anyone know IC's policy on comping members to RA status of other programs?
It looks like, that the consensus here is, that there is no status match.
Originally Posted by SethLevy
As I recall, the old SCC benefits, which are now regular Ambassador benefits are a joke.
Everybody has the option to buy IC Ambassador status for an initial fee of USD 150,-- + 3K air miles on either BA/DL/NW/UA or redeem 20K PC points. In exchange for that he will receive:
- Complimentary Weekend Night Certificate (valid for a complimentary room night on second night of paid weekend stays)
- Gold Status in PC
- Guaranteed upgrades to a room one category higher than purchased will be assigned at check-in.
- Late Check-out Courtesy at 4:00 pm.
- Welcome gift
- Fresh fruit and mineral water
- Free ‘Pay TV’ film per stay
- Complimentary newspaper
If these benefits are not useful for you, do not renew!