Amex Aeroplanplus Platinum AC Companion Ticket
May 25, 2006, 11:01 am
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Amex Aeroplanplus Platinum AC Companion Ticket
Have a quick question for you guys... tried AMEX but nobody seems to know on that side.
If I get the Plat card, can I use the companion ticket for a first class flight from Toronto to Athens (it is a star alliance flight - Lufthansa, Toronto to Munich to Athens).
Any help is appreciated... thanks!
If I get the Plat card, can I use the companion ticket for a first class flight from Toronto to Athens (it is a star alliance flight - Lufthansa, Toronto to Munich to Athens).
Any help is appreciated... thanks!
May 25, 2006, 11:07 am
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Nope, all flights must be AC metal with AC flight numbers. No STAR partners nor connections to/from STAR partner metal flights, even codeshares using AC flight numbers.
There are several threads on this subject, suggest you do a Search if you want more information about how this program works. There was a major thread started earlier this week, so scroll back to page 2 or 3 of this index page for this forum and you'll likely find it.
There are several threads on this subject, suggest you do a Search if you want more information about how this program works. There was a major thread started earlier this week, so scroll back to page 2 or 3 of this index page for this forum and you'll likely find it.
May 25, 2006, 11:09 am
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The fine print does seem to suggest AC only, nick.
http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif...1,19916,00.asp
An Annual Air Canada Companion Ticket5
5 Allow 4 weeks for Certificate mailing. Applies to purchase of Executive First or Executive Class fare (published J or C fare booked in C class) or published full Hospitality Service fare (Y fare booked in B class). Seat availability subject to booking class availability and capacity controls. Only Basic Cardmembers is eligible for the Certificate. Supplied by and redeemed through Air Canada and subject to applicable taxes and fees. Certificate bearer and travel companion must follow the same itinerary and travel together. See Certificate for full terms, conditions and restrictions
http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif...1,19916,00.asp
An Annual Air Canada Companion Ticket5
5 Allow 4 weeks for Certificate mailing. Applies to purchase of Executive First or Executive Class fare (published J or C fare booked in C class) or published full Hospitality Service fare (Y fare booked in B class). Seat availability subject to booking class availability and capacity controls. Only Basic Cardmembers is eligible for the Certificate. Supplied by and redeemed through Air Canada and subject to applicable taxes and fees. Certificate bearer and travel companion must follow the same itinerary and travel together. See Certificate for full terms, conditions and restrictions
May 25, 2006, 11:12 am
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Originally Posted by tcook052
The fine print does seem to suggest AC only, nick.
http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif...1,19916,00.asp
An Annual Air Canada Companion Ticket5
5 Allow 4 weeks for Certificate mailing. Applies to purchase of Executive First or Executive Class fare (published J or C fare booked in C class) or published full Hospitality Service fare (Y fare booked in B class). Seat availability subject to booking class availability and capacity controls. Only Basic Cardmembers is eligible for the Certificate. Supplied by and redeemed through Air Canada and subject to applicable taxes and fees. Certificate bearer and travel companion must follow the same itinerary and travel together. See Certificate for full terms, conditions and restrictions
http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif...1,19916,00.asp
An Annual Air Canada Companion Ticket5
5 Allow 4 weeks for Certificate mailing. Applies to purchase of Executive First or Executive Class fare (published J or C fare booked in C class) or published full Hospitality Service fare (Y fare booked in B class). Seat availability subject to booking class availability and capacity controls. Only Basic Cardmembers is eligible for the Certificate. Supplied by and redeemed through Air Canada and subject to applicable taxes and fees. Certificate bearer and travel companion must follow the same itinerary and travel together. See Certificate for full terms, conditions and restrictions
Can you give your certificate to someone else to use?
May 25, 2006, 11:12 am
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You may want to consider checking out the "proper" Amex Plat card and their airline program:
http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif...1,13401,00.asp
Unlimited full fare 2-for-1s on a number of airlines (but not AC unfortunately).
http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif...1,13401,00.asp
Unlimited full fare 2-for-1s on a number of airlines (but not AC unfortunately).
May 25, 2006, 2:25 pm
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Originally Posted by Tractor Boy
You may want to consider checking out the "proper" Amex Plat card and their airline program:
http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif...1,13401,00.asp
Unlimited full fare 2-for-1s on a number of airlines (but not AC unfortunately).
http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif...1,13401,00.asp
Unlimited full fare 2-for-1s on a number of airlines (but not AC unfortunately).
May 25, 2006, 3:14 pm
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Originally Posted by ABG
A few Canadian TAs might have a C for A on LH flights from Canada.
May 25, 2006, 3:16 pm
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Originally Posted by Shareholder
But Amex 2-for-1 tickets must be booked and issued through Amex Platinum Travel service, so cannot use other TAs.
But I never said get a 2 for 1 in F. I said that LH only allows J class on a 2 for 1. BUT if you really want F some TAs have a pay J sit in F (booked in A), better than paying for 2 1st Class Seats.
May 25, 2006, 4:26 pm
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Originally Posted by nick.raze
Looks like the Amex Platinum is a much better if you do not need MLL access... at 1.5 points per dollar with the ability to transfer to Aeroplan plus companion tickets on some airlines, looks like a done deal.
If this is the case, then Amex plat is a better deal than Aeroplanplus Plat Amex, I am changing mine.
May 25, 2006, 7:09 pm
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Originally Posted by luckybunny
I didn't know AmEx Plat can transfer points to Aeroplan, I always assume that AC wasn't part of the international airline progrma, then points are not transferrable to AP.
If this is the case, then Amex plat is a better deal than Aeroplanplus Plat Amex, I am changing mine.
If this is the case, then Amex plat is a better deal than Aeroplanplus Plat Amex, I am changing mine.
http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif...1,22909,00.asp
Open doors to better travel when you transfer your points to reward participants like Aeroplan®*, Continental Airlines or Delta Air Lines or redeem them for Membership Rewards Travel Certificates which can be used towards travel on virtually any airline, cruise line, hotel or vacation package.
----- not sure if you must transfer in bulk though, anyone know?
May 25, 2006, 8:40 pm
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Originally Posted by ABG
Wrong again Shareholder.....!
Originally Posted by acysb87
I booked my Amex 2 for 1 ticket at Merit travel.