Originally Posted by
tripmaster
I am sure this has been answered before, but search hasnt found it.
Im thinking of meeting my son in NYC for spring break - he'd come up from DC, I'd fly from Seattle. But recently laid off, consulting for a bit. Things are hectic and I want to perform well for new team.
There's a good chance my trip gets cancelled, in which case son is still down to be in NYC (we are from there originally).
What happens to my res? Globalist benefits don't apply? I dont get night credits? The reservation is still honored, though, right? Rate change?
Elaborating, but slightly disagreeing with the previous answer.
As previously noted, If you did not already do so, make sure your son is on the reservation as an additional guest. That should allow him to check in without you or before you. Done all the time.
When or if asked for a card swipe, he should tell them to use the (your) card on file and ask for two keys. If they ask, tell them his father booked the room and is expected as soon as you can get there. (Which is even true. Just you might not make it at all. They don't need that many details). That should be enough. If they should insist on a card swipe, tell them your son's card is for incidentals only and you already booked the room on your card. They
probably will hand him any Globalist information or breakfast certificates with the keys.
That should be enough. (You don't need to try and change the reservation name). It would still allow you to arrive later if that is what works out. When our children were shopping colleges, especially grad school, we were often arriving at different times on different airplanes. Did something similar all the time. No need to make it more complicated.
Best wishes on the new employment. My last employer expired in the Covid crash. I'm old enough most people would be running for the door to retire, But I liked what I did and would love a part-time role. But the phone is not ringing off the hook for old men with specialized skill sets who not really interested in long commutes or flying off somewhere different every week.