dgordon:

Thank you for the warning re: more problematic mileage postings since the merger. BTW, do you happen to know when the merger took place? I haven't charged a qualifying meal since November 2000, & haven't recvd a hard copy update that reflects the Diamond restaurant mileage earning enhancement. Had I not read this thread, & subsequently learned of iDine, I wouldn't know there had been a change to the program.


Family flyer & pshuang:

Thank you for the confirmation re: gift certificates. I'll likely be taking advantage of such in the future.


Question involving another twist to the gift certicate aspect: has anyone purchased a BeMyGuest dining-specific AmEx gift card (functions like a prepaid gift card--but looks & "functions" like a credit card, & has an expiration date) & registered it w/ an airline mileage-earning dining program--& earned miles? Can anyone confirm the 10-miles-per-$ viability of using a BeMyGuest card (including use for the purchase of a gift certificate)?

Thanks...