Wow, I didn't realize that all the travel benefits were getting axed, too. Just sent Citi a note on Twitter expressing my disappointment.
Originally Posted by
flyershmlyer
wish I could do that. Went through a big electronics shopping spree this spring and may need the card open for extended warranty. Unless you can still file warranty claims on a closed card.
The extended warranty benefits, along with price rewind and the travel protection, was a big reason why I kept (and spent on) my Prestige card. I, too, would be curious to know about the extended warranty protection if I were to close or downgrade my card.