New expiration extension is coming?
Mar 5, 21, 9:10 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 219
New expiration extension is coming?
I called Accor regarding point expiration, and was told by a rep (in Canada) that a new extension is coming, but no info when. The rep was assuring me that it was coming. Anyone can confirm or deny it?
Mar 6, 21, 1:46 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: Flying Blue Gold, Accor Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire
Posts: 181
Originally Posted by ACR2013
I called Accor regarding point expiration, and was told by a rep (in Canada) that a new extension is coming, but no info when. The rep was assuring me that it was coming. Anyone can confirm or deny it?
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Mar 6, 21, 12:55 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 219
Originally Posted by hotel_user
They tease .... but points are lost.
What happened to the Accor Credit Card ? That would have helped ?
Or, can we "just purchase" a few points for a few quid ?
What happened to the Accor Credit Card ? That would have helped ?
Or, can we "just purchase" a few points for a few quid ?
Current expiration for elites is set to expire on 4/30/21. If there is no extension and points are lost due to no fault of a member, I will be using third party sites instead of booking directly if I`d want to stay at ALL hotels. Not extending points will be not a clever decision and a loss at a long run.
Mar 6, 21, 11:12 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Sacramento
Programs: FB Gold, BA Blue; BW Diamond Select, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 122
Originally Posted by ACR2013
Purchase of points won`t extend expiration, only hotel stay or restaurant spent does extend points. In the US,there are only about seven or so restaurants and Accor hotels are not that common either. The rep also mentioned "credit card" is coming soon after I said that earning ALL points was not that easy as other hotel points.
Current expiration for elites is set to expire on 4/30/21. If there is no extension and points are lost due to no fault of a member, I will be using third party sites instead of booking directly if I`d want to stay at ALL hotels. Not extending points will be not a clever decision and a loss at a long run.
Current expiration for elites is set to expire on 4/30/21. If there is no extension and points are lost due to no fault of a member, I will be using third party sites instead of booking directly if I`d want to stay at ALL hotels. Not extending points will be not a clever decision and a loss at a long run.
Mar 16, 21, 2:31 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Silver, Accor Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 37
Book now using points and cancel later?
Originally Posted by ACR2013
I called Accor regarding point expiration, and was told by a rep (in Canada) that a new extension is coming, but no info when. The rep was assuring me that it was coming. Anyone can confirm or deny it?
Pushing this further, I wonder whether I could book a flexible cancellation rate and then cancel and get my points back if I really need to cancel or change my booking.
Good to know that some have been told that an extension is on the way as Accor hasn't responded to my query nor are there any FAQs about this. Thanks!
Mar 16, 21, 3:13 am
#7
Join Date: May 2015
Location: WAW / TBS
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum / Accor Platinum / Hilton Diamond / TAP Miles&Go Gold
Posts: 2,310
Originally Posted by Zana711
My points are also due to expire 30 April 2021!
Mar 17, 21, 4:27 am
#8
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Silver, Accor Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 37
Thanks but I'm not sure that it works. Having the points re-credited back to your account after cancellation does not seem to "generate activity" as far as points validity is concerned. So my question was more about whether using up all the points in future bookings past expiration date is okay and Accor won't invalidate your bookings for some reason.
(Data point for others in the same situation): I made 4 different points pre-paid bookings in 2020 and unfortunately all had to cancel due to COVID. When the points were deposited back into my account, the points expiration date did not change.
(Data point for others in the same situation): I made 4 different points pre-paid bookings in 2020 and unfortunately all had to cancel due to COVID. When the points were deposited back into my account, the points expiration date did not change.
Mar 17, 21, 4:41 am
#9
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Spain
Programs: ALL Plat, HH Gold, Marriott GE
Posts: 1,041
This may be clutching at a straw or empty air. Here is my plan.
I am going to book a totally cancellable rate as far out as I can to use the maximum amount of points I have.
Make a second booking before the first booking when I can travel. Stay there. Get points ( as paid in cash )
Cancel first booking. Get points back.
No idea if this will work.
I am going to book a totally cancellable rate as far out as I can to use the maximum amount of points I have.
Make a second booking before the first booking when I can travel. Stay there. Get points ( as paid in cash )
Cancel first booking. Get points back.
No idea if this will work.
Mar 17, 21, 1:59 pm
#10
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Bonvoy :Ambassador , ALL :Diamond, Skywards :Silver, Krisflyer :Silver
Posts: 2,453
Is there any cheap Ibises nearby ?
I understand ALL North American members did have limited options for this mattress/point run.
As for me, I did have plenty of budget option if I would like to extend ALL my points with $15/night Ibises
I understand ALL North American members did have limited options for this mattress/point run.
As for me, I did have plenty of budget option if I would like to extend ALL my points with $15/night Ibises
Mar 23, 21, 11:53 am
#11
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: MUCCI Classe des Flatteurs Preferes, LH SEN, BA silver, IHG Plat Amb, Accor Plat
Posts: 941
For info, I transferred FlyingBlue points (Air France / KLM) into my Accor account in February to see if it would extend the validity date. Even though it was not a hotel stay or restaurant spend, it did trigger the 12 months until expiry (so now Feb 2022 expiry).
I got my FlyingBlue points through business travel so I'm not worried about whether I'm getting the best value for my FlyingBlue points. Head for Points has reported that the hotel stay or restaurant spend requirement has been relaxed and partner activity will stop points expiring at the moment.
I got my FlyingBlue points through business travel so I'm not worried about whether I'm getting the best value for my FlyingBlue points. Head for Points has reported that the hotel stay or restaurant spend requirement has been relaxed and partner activity will stop points expiring at the moment.
Mar 24, 21, 4:26 am
#12
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Plus Platinum, Caesar's Diamond, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold,
Posts: 77
Originally Posted by hotel_user
This may be clutching at a straw or empty air. Here is my plan.
I am going to book a totally cancellable rate as far out as I can to use the maximum amount of points I have.
Make a second booking before the first booking when I can travel. Stay there. Get points ( as paid in cash )
Cancel first booking. Get points back.
No idea if this will work.
I am going to book a totally cancellable rate as far out as I can to use the maximum amount of points I have.
Make a second booking before the first booking when I can travel. Stay there. Get points ( as paid in cash )
Cancel first booking. Get points back.
No idea if this will work.
Mar 24, 21, 9:42 am
#13
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 219
Originally Posted by jaytw
TPG has an article posted today that says Accor will pause points expiration for all elite members through mid-December 2021. Don't see any official announcement yet, but you may want to wait a bit before you act.
As of 10PM ET, no extension is in effect.
Last edited by ACR2013; Mar 24, 21 at 7:40 pm
Mar 25, 21, 2:35 am
#14
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Programs: A3 Gold, Le Club Gold
Posts: 194
From what I can see in my profile, completing a Club Opinions survey changes the expiration date.
Of course, if it is available in your country and you qualify for any of the surveys.
Of course, if it is available in your country and you qualify for any of the surveys.
