Admirals Club membership discounts / discount - aren't they wonderful...
Jun 23, 10, 12:32 am
#136
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I'm Gold and I got the offer too. It's tempting, especially as I was an Admirals Club member from 2003-2009 and I really like the Clubs, but I'm so rarely on AA, there's no Club in PHX and when I connect now, it's usually an hour maximum so I'm most likely going to have to pass.
Jun 23, 10, 7:42 am
#137
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,197
Originally Posted by ttervooren
I picked up an Ameriprise World Elite MC this spring which comes with Priority Pass lounge access. If you add your spouse to your card, he/she also gets a Priority Pass card.
I compared the AC lounges with the Priority Pass ones on my trip last week to Managua through SFO, JFK, MIA. I felt the Alaska and Continental Lounges were as nice the AC ones (and the drinks were free no chits required). Of course, they were not as close to my gates, but the Ameriprise card which includes the Priority Pass was only $165 a year. And it's only $150now.
If you're thinking about a new AC membership, I'd also look at Priority Pass. Mine came with the "Prestige Level membership". So for the $165 we each got lounge access for the year. Quite a bit cheaper than AC membership which I think was $575 with the discount for a Platinum member w/spouse.
Here is the link for the Ameriprise World Elite MC:
http://banking-credit.ameriprise.com...mastercard.asp
and you can check out Priority Pass at Prioritypass.com.
I compared the AC lounges with the Priority Pass ones on my trip last week to Managua through SFO, JFK, MIA. I felt the Alaska and Continental Lounges were as nice the AC ones (and the drinks were free no chits required). Of course, they were not as close to my gates, but the Ameriprise card which includes the Priority Pass was only $165 a year. And it's only $150now.
If you're thinking about a new AC membership, I'd also look at Priority Pass. Mine came with the "Prestige Level membership". So for the $165 we each got lounge access for the year. Quite a bit cheaper than AC membership which I think was $575 with the discount for a Platinum member w/spouse.
Here is the link for the Ameriprise World Elite MC:
http://banking-credit.ameriprise.com...mastercard.asp
and you can check out Priority Pass at Prioritypass.com.
Thanks
Jun 23, 10, 8:13 am
#138
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Half time in PDX, Half time in Ajijic, Mexico. Near GDL
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 180
Originally Posted by pkerr
I didn't see AA club access listed on the Priority Pass list. Did I miss it or is this not one available?
Thanks
Thanks
You may want to look at the Frugal Travel Guy post from today. I don't remember exact details, but he found a Credit Card with a higer annual fee that does provide 25,000 MR point and lounge access to AA, DL and CO, I think. Don't remember the details, but worth a look if you are shopping around for lounge access. http://frugaltravelguy.com/
Jun 23, 10, 8:33 am
#140
Join Date: May 2008
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Originally Posted by ttervooren
You are correct. AA does not participate in Priority Pass. I had access to ACs for my trip to MGA because of the OW status. If your lounge has to be AA, Priority Pass is not for you.
You may want to look at the Frugal Travel Guy post from today. I don't remember exact details, but he found a Credit Card with a higer annual fee that does provide 25,000 MR point and lounge access to AA, DL and CO, I think. Don't remember the details, but worth a look if you are shopping around for lounge access. http://frugaltravelguy.com/
You may want to look at the Frugal Travel Guy post from today. I don't remember exact details, but he found a Credit Card with a higer annual fee that does provide 25,000 MR point and lounge access to AA, DL and CO, I think. Don't remember the details, but worth a look if you are shopping around for lounge access. http://frugaltravelguy.com/
Jul 13, 10, 2:04 pm
#142
Join Date: Mar 2006
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, F9 Elite, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
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HA! So maybe I'm just cheap, but I have never been able to justify the cost of an AC membership. I have had PPass for years and found it much more reasonable for the amenities received.
Anyways, I came up with a plan 2 months ago to get AC on the cheap:
1. Joined Chase's 'Premier Travel.' The company that runs this is Trilegiant, which is a HORRIBLE company. I used a Citi Card virtual Visa number just to cover my bases.
2. Fee is $25/month for the 'Premier Travel' Club thing
3. DCA AAngel waived the $50 initiation fee, so cost was $300 for me to join the AC (today's discounts are the AOA, AOB, AOC codes floating around based on AA status which equates to the same thing)
4. Submitted my $300 receipt to Trilegiant, and 2 months later I received a check for $200 in the mail (the max reimbursement amount allowed under the lounge benefit).
5. Went on the Premier Travel for Chase website and there is a link after you sign in that allows you to cancel, and you receive your latest month's fee back.
So, to recap the cost:
$25 x 3 months for 'Premier Travel - $25 (one month credit) = $50
$300 AC membership - $200 reimbursement from Premier Travel = $150
Net cost to me: $150 for a year. Now, for that amount I find value in the AC
Anyways, I came up with a plan 2 months ago to get AC on the cheap:
1. Joined Chase's 'Premier Travel.' The company that runs this is Trilegiant, which is a HORRIBLE company. I used a Citi Card virtual Visa number just to cover my bases.
2. Fee is $25/month for the 'Premier Travel' Club thing
3. DCA AAngel waived the $50 initiation fee, so cost was $300 for me to join the AC (today's discounts are the AOA, AOB, AOC codes floating around based on AA status which equates to the same thing)
4. Submitted my $300 receipt to Trilegiant, and 2 months later I received a check for $200 in the mail (the max reimbursement amount allowed under the lounge benefit).
5. Went on the Premier Travel for Chase website and there is a link after you sign in that allows you to cancel, and you receive your latest month's fee back.
So, to recap the cost:
$25 x 3 months for 'Premier Travel - $25 (one month credit) = $50
$300 AC membership - $200 reimbursement from Premier Travel = $150
Net cost to me: $150 for a year. Now, for that amount I find value in the AC
Jul 13, 10, 2:36 pm
#143
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA PLT
Posts: 665
this sounds pretty good -- anyone else deal with Chase Premier Travel?
Originally Posted by denCSA
HA! So maybe I'm just cheap, but I have never been able to justify the cost of an AC membership. I have had PPass for years and found it much more reasonable for the amenities received.
Anyways, I came up with a plan 2 months ago to get AC on the cheap:
1. Joined Chase's 'Premier Travel.' The company that runs this is Trilegiant, which is a HORRIBLE company. I used a Citi Card virtual Visa number just to cover my bases.
2. Fee is $25/month for the 'Premier Travel' Club thing
3. DCA AAngel waived the $50 initiation fee, so cost was $300 for me to join the AC (today's discounts are the AOA, AOB, AOC codes floating around based on AA status which equates to the same thing)
4. Submitted my $300 receipt to Trilegiant, and 2 months later I received a check for $200 in the mail (the max reimbursement amount allowed under the lounge benefit).
5. Went on the Premier Travel for Chase website and there is a link after you sign in that allows you to cancel, and you receive your latest month's fee back.
So, to recap the cost:
$25 x 3 months for 'Premier Travel - $25 (one month credit) = $50
$300 AC membership - $200 reimbursement from Premier Travel = $150
Net cost to me: $150 for a year. Now, for that amount I find value in the AC
Anyways, I came up with a plan 2 months ago to get AC on the cheap:
1. Joined Chase's 'Premier Travel.' The company that runs this is Trilegiant, which is a HORRIBLE company. I used a Citi Card virtual Visa number just to cover my bases.
2. Fee is $25/month for the 'Premier Travel' Club thing
3. DCA AAngel waived the $50 initiation fee, so cost was $300 for me to join the AC (today's discounts are the AOA, AOB, AOC codes floating around based on AA status which equates to the same thing)
4. Submitted my $300 receipt to Trilegiant, and 2 months later I received a check for $200 in the mail (the max reimbursement amount allowed under the lounge benefit).
5. Went on the Premier Travel for Chase website and there is a link after you sign in that allows you to cancel, and you receive your latest month's fee back.
So, to recap the cost:
$25 x 3 months for 'Premier Travel - $25 (one month credit) = $50
$300 AC membership - $200 reimbursement from Premier Travel = $150
Net cost to me: $150 for a year. Now, for that amount I find value in the AC
Aug 6, 10, 9:02 pm
#144
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
Programs: Tegridy Elite
Posts: 5,677
Originally Posted by denCSA
HA! So maybe I'm just cheap, but I have never been able to justify the cost of an AC membership. I have had PPass for years and found it much more reasonable for the amenities received.
Anyways, I came up with a plan 2 months ago to get AC on the cheap:
1. Joined Chase's 'Premier Travel.' The company that runs this is Trilegiant, which is a HORRIBLE company. I used a Citi Card virtual Visa number just to cover my bases.
2. Fee is $25/month for the 'Premier Travel' Club thing
3. DCA AAngel waived the $50 initiation fee, so cost was $300 for me to join the AC (today's discounts are the AOA, AOB, AOC codes floating around based on AA status which equates to the same thing)
4. Submitted my $300 receipt to Trilegiant, and 2 months later I received a check for $200 in the mail (the max reimbursement amount allowed under the lounge benefit).
5. Went on the Premier Travel for Chase website and there is a link after you sign in that allows you to cancel, and you receive your latest month's fee back.
So, to recap the cost:
$25 x 3 months for 'Premier Travel - $25 (one month credit) = $50
$300 AC membership - $200 reimbursement from Premier Travel = $150
Net cost to me: $150 for a year. Now, for that amount I find value in the AC
Anyways, I came up with a plan 2 months ago to get AC on the cheap:
1. Joined Chase's 'Premier Travel.' The company that runs this is Trilegiant, which is a HORRIBLE company. I used a Citi Card virtual Visa number just to cover my bases.
2. Fee is $25/month for the 'Premier Travel' Club thing
3. DCA AAngel waived the $50 initiation fee, so cost was $300 for me to join the AC (today's discounts are the AOA, AOB, AOC codes floating around based on AA status which equates to the same thing)
4. Submitted my $300 receipt to Trilegiant, and 2 months later I received a check for $200 in the mail (the max reimbursement amount allowed under the lounge benefit).
5. Went on the Premier Travel for Chase website and there is a link after you sign in that allows you to cancel, and you receive your latest month's fee back.
So, to recap the cost:
$25 x 3 months for 'Premier Travel - $25 (one month credit) = $50
$300 AC membership - $200 reimbursement from Premier Travel = $150
Net cost to me: $150 for a year. Now, for that amount I find value in the AC
Aug 7, 10, 10:06 pm
#145
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: ATL
Programs: Amex Plat, DL Plat, UAL Silv, Marriott Plat, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diam, Avis First
Posts: 100
I got a latter a couple of months ago for $50 off membership (AOB), which brings it down to $350 since I'm patinum. I forgot about it until the yesterday and found that it expired on 7/31.
I'm seriously considering the membership.
1) is there a point in calling to try to get the discount? or is this a hopeless case?
2) I assume that $350 is a good price? I mean are there usually better promos?
3) Assuming I could get the Amex Platinum. Is that at $450 a year a better deal given the access to other clubs (benefits other than lounge access don't matter much to me)?
I'm seriously considering the membership.
1) is there a point in calling to try to get the discount? or is this a hopeless case?
2) I assume that $350 is a good price? I mean are there usually better promos?
3) Assuming I could get the Amex Platinum. Is that at $450 a year a better deal given the access to other clubs (benefits other than lounge access don't matter much to me)?
Aug 8, 10, 8:17 am
#146
Join Date: Mar 2006
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, F9 Elite, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,318
Originally Posted by 84fiero
That's a good plan... did you have any difficulty in getting your membership canceled? I checked out the links to the many Trilegiant complaints and I see why one would be a but wary.
Aug 17, 10, 7:02 am
#147
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 48
Admiral's Club discounted membership - does this happen somewhat regularly?
Hello Everyone,
AA was discounting Admiral's Club membership by $100 during July, but I couldn't swing it then.
I am hoping they will run this discount at least once more this year. Is this something that they offer on a reasonably regular basis, or did I miss a fairly rare opportunity?
Many thanks!
Tim
AA was discounting Admiral's Club membership by $100 during July, but I couldn't swing it then.
I am hoping they will run this discount at least once more this year. Is this something that they offer on a reasonably regular basis, or did I miss a fairly rare opportunity?
Many thanks!
Tim
Aug 17, 10, 7:05 am
#148
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: AA EXP, 1 MM, AC, HH Diamond, Marriott Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 4,010
Originally Posted by BritishMusicFan
Is this something that they offer on a reasonably regular basis, or did I miss a fairly rare opportunity?
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Aug 17, 10, 7:08 am
#149
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Sometimes there are systemwide discounts ($25-$100 off, usually in the $25-$50 range), and other times there are club-specific discounts (e.g. $50 off if you purchase/renew in XYZ club).
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(In my opinion, $100 discount is pretty darn good!)
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(In my opinion, $100 discount is pretty darn good!)
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