Amex travel booking site: bonus points, fees, and limitations [Consolidated]
May 31, 2023, 11:11 pm
#706
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I've purchased fares from AMEX that were not published on EF. Ticketed fare basis simply did not return when I ran EF search.
Jun 1, 2023, 1:13 pm
#707
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Jun 1, 2023, 11:19 pm
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Jun 2, 2023, 5:06 pm
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Jun 4, 2023, 1:31 pm
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And I would assume it was the hotel that merged yout two bookings, not Amex.
Jun 5, 2023, 8:57 am
#711
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Hotel and airline bookings are two entirely separate experiences. Hotel is considerably simpler. I don't hesitate to book FHR through Amex, but it would take a really spectacular savings to convince me to ever book another airline ticket through Amex/Expedia.
And I would assume it was the hotel that merged yout two bookings, not Amex.
And I would assume it was the hotel that merged yout two bookings, not Amex.
Jun 16, 2023, 10:17 am
#712
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Data point: booking Delta D1 through through Amex travel.
Recently booked Delta D1 ICN-SLC via SEA. Amex travel had the best connection and the lowest price beating: Delta, google flights, Kayak and Skyscanner. Could not even find the connection on the Delta website, though I did not use the advanced search.
Seems to be a benefit of the Amex / Delta tie up. Or is it a benefit of the IAP International Airline Program?
Jim
PS SEA Centurion Lounge had no wait and the SkyClub was offering strawberry shortcake on a cart as well as the Gelato stand. Yum,
Recently booked Delta D1 ICN-SLC via SEA. Amex travel had the best connection and the lowest price beating: Delta, google flights, Kayak and Skyscanner. Could not even find the connection on the Delta website, though I did not use the advanced search.
Seems to be a benefit of the Amex / Delta tie up. Or is it a benefit of the IAP International Airline Program?
Jim
PS SEA Centurion Lounge had no wait and the SkyClub was offering strawberry shortcake on a cart as well as the Gelato stand. Yum,
Aug 31, 2023, 9:13 am
#713
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Booking with Amex Travel- enter partner program loyalty number?
I am accustomed to booking on Turkish Airlines and entering my United Milage Plus number and getting Milage Plus points for Turkish Airlines flights. I was trying to book a Turkish Airlines. flight through Amex Travel. They ask me for my Turkish Airlines loyalty number. There is no place to enter a loyalty number from a partner airline. I was wondering if there was a way to book the flight through Amex Travel so I can get United Milage Plus points for my Turkish Airlines flights
Aug 31, 2023, 10:48 am
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I am accustomed to booking on Turkish Airlines and entering my United Milage Plus number and getting Milage Plus points for Turkish Airlines flights. I was trying to book a Turkish Airlines. flight through Amex Travel. They ask me for my Turkish Airlines loyalty number. There is no place to enter a loyalty number from a partner airline. I was wondering if there was a way to book the flight through Amex Travel so I can get United Milage Plus points for my Turkish Airlines flights
Aug 31, 2023, 10:56 am
#715
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To locate the transaction on the airline's website I believe you will need the Ticket Number. This means you will need to wait until the flight is ticketed, which may take a few days. I would look for the Ticket Number in the American Express card transaction details, but it may also be stored on the Amex travel site.
Sep 2, 2023, 11:38 am
#716
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I am accustomed to booking on Turkish Airlines and entering my United Milage Plus number and getting Milage Plus points for Turkish Airlines flights. I was trying to book a Turkish Airlines. flight through Amex Travel. They ask me for my Turkish Airlines loyalty number. There is no place to enter a loyalty number from a partner airline. I was wondering if there was a way to book the flight through Amex Travel so I can get United Milage Plus points for my Turkish Airlines flights
Sep 9, 2023, 4:31 pm
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My question is similar to #699 and one other. I am trying to use up some soon-to-be orphaned MR points, but AMEX travel doesn't show Singapore Air's "business lite" fares. Does that mean there's no way of booking that fare with AMEX, even if I call? It's just excluded from travel agencies?
Dec 30, 2023, 7:40 pm
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I'm trying to make a booking for a stay next year at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba, it lists the following offer:
"Receive a complimentary fifth night when booking a stay of at least 5 nights at Banyan Tree Mayakoba. To take advantage of this offer, book from 27DEC23 through 31MAR24 for hotel stays from 02JAN24 and completed by 18DEC24"
But no matter what dates I put, no matter 5 or 7 nights, it keeps saying "change your dates to see a special offer at this property" and doesn't apply the deal. What am I missing Herr? fwiw the exact same thing also happens with the Viceroy Riviera Maya. Haven't had this happen before, feels like I'm missing something obvious. The viceroy offer is:
"Receive a complimentary fourth night plus one complimentary spirit tasting for two when booking a stay of at least 4 nights at Viceroy Riviera Maya (subject to capacity constraints; advance reservations suggested). To take advantage of this offer, book from 15DEC23 through 15MAR24 for hotel stays from 07JAN24 and completed by 03NOV24"
So a 5-7 night stay in the summer should definjtely apply...
"Receive a complimentary fifth night when booking a stay of at least 5 nights at Banyan Tree Mayakoba. To take advantage of this offer, book from 27DEC23 through 31MAR24 for hotel stays from 02JAN24 and completed by 18DEC24"
But no matter what dates I put, no matter 5 or 7 nights, it keeps saying "change your dates to see a special offer at this property" and doesn't apply the deal. What am I missing Herr? fwiw the exact same thing also happens with the Viceroy Riviera Maya. Haven't had this happen before, feels like I'm missing something obvious. The viceroy offer is:
"Receive a complimentary fourth night plus one complimentary spirit tasting for two when booking a stay of at least 4 nights at Viceroy Riviera Maya (subject to capacity constraints; advance reservations suggested). To take advantage of this offer, book from 15DEC23 through 15MAR24 for hotel stays from 07JAN24 and completed by 03NOV24"
So a 5-7 night stay in the summer should definjtely apply...
