Originally Posted by dhammer53
I still amazed (after all these years) that Diners Club still wins any awards. Their annual fee is high; and, they charge to transfer points. I'm still amazed by this.
Why wouldn't all those DC members switch to the *wood Amex card? It's free the first year; then $30 a year. With the Starwood Amex card, you can transfer your points to many airlines. 20,000 points = 25,000 airline miles, except UA.
Seems like a much better deal to me.
Does DC still provide int'l lounge privileges? That was a good benefit, but now that the various alliances provide that free to mid-tier elite members, it's less useful.
Personally, it's been awhile since I've had a DC card (I think I signed up for a promo about 5 years ago). Surprised they haven't even solicited me since the change to Mastercard. I've got the Starwood AMEX card and, other than the modestly annoying $30 annual fee, I'm quite happy with it (although I now charge my gas & groceries to one of those new 5% rebate cards).