New Travel Benefits for [USA] Platinum Card and Centurion Card members [15-Sep-2010]
Dec 4, 2010, 12:16 pm
#196
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,489
"Card members who have already selected a qualifying airline will not be able to change their choice until December of each calendar year at which time they may change their airline choice for the following calendar year."
Dec 4, 2010, 2:17 pm
#197
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Should qualify, provided charge is processed by Delta rather than their caterer. Click here to review discussion in posts 169 - 170:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...l#post15360566
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...l#post15360566
Dec 4, 2010, 4:54 pm
#198
Moderator, Hertz; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK
Programs: UA 1MM, BA GGL, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond and others
Posts: 12,691
Dec 5, 2010, 12:28 pm
#200
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: GDL
Programs: DL-Plat, Plat Ambassador, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 935
How can I use up my $200 in the next 20 days? on Delta
I don't check bags, and even if I did, I get 2 bags checked free anyway
I flew this weekend, got upgraded so nothing to buy alcohol-wise. The plat card gets me in the lounge, no go there... though I did order a sandwich in the lounge which I really didn't want (hope that goes towards the credit) I tried to buy some snacks on my way home today from coach and they told me I would have to pay cash!
Could I buy miles? Looks like I could get 6000 for just under $200
or, is there any way to buy Delta Gift cards or something along those lines? I don't see anything on Delta's site. Any other ideas? I sure don't want to waste this free $200.
I don't check bags, and even if I did, I get 2 bags checked free anyway
I flew this weekend, got upgraded so nothing to buy alcohol-wise. The plat card gets me in the lounge, no go there... though I did order a sandwich in the lounge which I really didn't want (hope that goes towards the credit) I tried to buy some snacks on my way home today from coach and they told me I would have to pay cash!
Could I buy miles? Looks like I could get 6000 for just under $200
or, is there any way to buy Delta Gift cards or something along those lines? I don't see anything on Delta's site. Any other ideas? I sure don't want to waste this free $200.
Dec 5, 2010, 1:14 pm
#201
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Asked and answered in post 188:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15374698-post188.html
Buying an airline gift certificate directly from the airline is a low risk approach because you aren't out any money if it turns out to be billed by another company or if American Express sees it as a ticket. However, it appears that Delta does not sell -or- redeem these online. You'll need to go to an airport or ticket office to buy the certificate and again to redeem it:
http://www.delta.com/help/contact_us...ates/index.jsp
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15374698-post188.html
Buying an airline gift certificate directly from the airline is a low risk approach because you aren't out any money if it turns out to be billed by another company or if American Express sees it as a ticket. However, it appears that Delta does not sell -or- redeem these online. You'll need to go to an airport or ticket office to buy the certificate and again to redeem it:
http://www.delta.com/help/contact_us...ates/index.jsp
Dec 5, 2010, 1:22 pm
#202
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Dec 5, 2010, 1:36 pm
#203
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ATL
Programs: AA GLD Skymiles DM MM, a+ rewards lifetime elite, AS, Marriott plat, PC plat, HH gold
Posts: 1,275
How can I use up my $200 in the next 20 days? on Delta
I don't check bags, and even if I did, I get 2 bags checked free anyway
I flew this weekend, got upgraded so nothing to buy alcohol-wise. The plat card gets me in the lounge, no go there... though I did order a sandwich in the lounge which I really didn't want (hope that goes towards the credit) I tried to buy some snacks on my way home today from coach and they told me I would have to pay cash!
Could I buy miles? Looks like I could get 6000 for just under $200
or, is there any way to buy Delta Gift cards or something along those lines? I don't see anything on Delta's site. Any other ideas? I sure don't want to waste this free $200.
I don't check bags, and even if I did, I get 2 bags checked free anyway
I flew this weekend, got upgraded so nothing to buy alcohol-wise. The plat card gets me in the lounge, no go there... though I did order a sandwich in the lounge which I really didn't want (hope that goes towards the credit) I tried to buy some snacks on my way home today from coach and they told me I would have to pay cash!
Could I buy miles? Looks like I could get 6000 for just under $200
or, is there any way to buy Delta Gift cards or something along those lines? I don't see anything on Delta's site. Any other ideas? I sure don't want to waste this free $200.
Dec 5, 2010, 2:05 pm
#204
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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To accelerate the process for information useful in December I suggest asking in the Skymiles section of Flyertalk if anyone who has recently purchased miles or a gift certificate (ideally using an American Express card) can look at the credit card transaction and report if it is billed by Delta Airlines and if it is reported in the format of an air ticket. This is the information you need to make an informed decision.
Dec 5, 2010, 11:29 pm
#205
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: Delta Plat
Posts: 3,363
I am flying this week to Puerto Rico.
I plan to buy 100 worth of food for random strangers in the Coach cabin and 100 wroth of food on the flight back and have the FA's pass it out.
Do you think AMEX would object? I will be in First so theres no need for me to buy food or anything.
I plan to buy 100 worth of food for random strangers in the Coach cabin and 100 wroth of food on the flight back and have the FA's pass it out.
Do you think AMEX would object? I will be in First so theres no need for me to buy food or anything.
Last edited by HWGeeks; Dec 5, 2010 at 11:36 pm
Dec 6, 2010, 12:51 am
#206
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 17
Upgrades
Does anyone know if AA check in kiosk First Class upgrades will be covered as incidental air charges?
Also- If I were to cancel or change a ticket thats worth say $200 (with a $150 change fee) to a ticket that is $100... ($200-150=$50) ($50-100= $50 due) does Amex cover the change fee (150) or just the increased charge on my card $50...
Also- If I were to cancel or change a ticket thats worth say $200 (with a $150 change fee) to a ticket that is $100... ($200-150=$50) ($50-100= $50 due) does Amex cover the change fee (150) or just the increased charge on my card $50...
Dec 6, 2010, 3:59 am
#207
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
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Dec 6, 2010, 4:05 am
#208
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Can I select my airline later during the year? I don't really fly any of the participating airlines (my travel is all international and I prefer the non-US airlines), but maybe I will sometime during the year. Can I just do the sign up process anytime once I know which of these airlines I might fly?
Dec 6, 2010, 8:17 am
#209
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
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Yes: Card members who have not chosen a qualifying airline will be able to do so at any time. However, if you want to change your selection for 2012 that would have to be done in December 2011: Card members who have already selected a qualifying airline will not be able to change their choice until December of each calendar year at which time they may change their airline choice for the following calendar year. Card members who do not change their airline selection will remain with their current airline.
Dec 6, 2010, 12:56 pm
#210
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: AMEX Business Centurion
Posts: 418
I'm really having a tough time choosing which airline. Delta we already have Gold status on so it doesn't make too much sense. United/Continental is the biggest, but we have Star Alliance gold for another 9 months yet. Alaska is my regional airline. I'm tied between United/CO and Alaska. Anyone make their selection yet? If so, what was your strategy for choosing the carrier you did?