Canada AMEX Platinum fee increase to $699 June 29 2012
Sep 26, 2012, 3:54 pm
#526
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AMEX AC CX UA AA DL
Posts: 3,008
No. Lounge visit is billed to your AMEX card by Priority Pass, based on PP membership level. If it's the unlimited level, they don't send AMEX a bill.
Sep 26, 2012, 8:08 pm
#527
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
That's good to know - having this PP card without AMEX will be very interesting if AMEX is slow or don't cancel the PP membership
Last edited by jerryhung; Sep 27, 2012 at 5:50 am
Sep 26, 2012, 10:16 pm
#528
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: aeroplan
Posts: 4
Priority pass charge
Does priority pass really charge $27 per guest when you go in with your platinum card? Seems a bit expensive since you just paid $700 for the card.
Sep 26, 2012, 11:15 pm
#529
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YYZ (YUL/LHR)
Programs: AC - E50, CX - G, Accor Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 903
Yes, but if you follow the instructions, you would get 15,000 referring points and your friend would get 20,000 referred points. If you were using the system properly to refer a friend then you could tell Amex but for a self referral I would say be happy with the 30k!
I would add the screenshot but it doesn't tell me how. The greatest thing about Plat is 15k referrer points.
I would add the screenshot but it doesn't tell me how. The greatest thing about Plat is 15k referrer points.
Sep 27, 2012, 4:54 am
#530
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
Yes, but if you follow the instructions, you would get 15,000 referring points and your friend would get 20,000 referred points. If you were using the system properly to refer a friend then you could tell Amex but for a self referral I would say be happy with the 30k!
I would add the screenshot but it doesn't tell me how. The greatest thing about Plat is 15k referrer points.
I would add the screenshot but it doesn't tell me how. The greatest thing about Plat is 15k referrer points.
After I go "Refer a Friend"
If I click GOLD card directly, it says 10K referral + 20K signup
If I click some other card first (say PLAT) and "choose a different card", then it shows 15K referral + 20K signup instead
Funny inconsistent system
I'll be calling AMEX Platinum then, will post back
Sep 27, 2012, 5:50 am
#531
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,917
Hey jerry can you remove or resize that screenshot 
this thread looks weird on my iPad now. Hehe. Thanks
this thread looks weird on my iPad now. Hehe. Thanks
Sep 27, 2012, 6:41 am
#532
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YYZ (YUL/LHR)
Programs: AC - E50, CX - G, Accor Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 903
quite interesting now, thanks for the heads up
After I go "Refer a Friend"
If I click GOLD card directly, it says 10K referral + 20K signup
If I click some other card first (say PLAT) and "choose a different card", then it shows 15K referral + 20K signup instead
Funny inconsistent system
I'll be calling AMEX Platinum then, will post back
After I go "Refer a Friend"
If I click GOLD card directly, it says 10K referral + 20K signup
If I click some other card first (say PLAT) and "choose a different card", then it shows 15K referral + 20K signup instead
Funny inconsistent system
I'll be calling AMEX Platinum then, will post back
Brave to call to ask to investigate a self referral which breaches T+C!
Sep 27, 2012, 6:42 am
#533
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 33
Also, to say something about the other posts re: PP working after you deactivate the card, I'm betting AmEx has a deal with PP where you get unlimited visits, but rather than pay the full (would be discounted) fee AmEx pays PP per visitor at a discounted rate (so, rather than $200 up front, they pay $20 per visitor, which across all card holders would probably work out cheaper).
Sep 27, 2012, 7:17 am
#534
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NB, Canada
Programs: Fairmont, Amex MR, Marriott
Posts: 2,531
Sep 27, 2012, 7:20 am
#535
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...cancelled.html
Sep 27, 2012, 10:23 am
#536
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
I asked for 5K MR and they'll grant me that, I'll check in a few days
And I was told by AMEX that I'll renew at $699 price (I signed up Oct 2011)
I'll call in about retention/cancellation next week then
And I was told by AMEX that I'll renew at $699 price (I signed up Oct 2011)
I'll call in about retention/cancellation next week then
Sep 27, 2012, 2:22 pm
#537
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: DL GM,Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriott Titanium, NEXUS
Posts: 281
The Canadian Amex Platinum terms show:
So how does this work, if I'm going to a US airways club, I can bring two guests. If I'm going to a priority pass lounge thats not a US airways club (say United), I'm restricted to one guest?
6. Airport Club Program – The Platinum Card member must be travelling. Name on ticket must match name on The Platinum Card. (Ticket not required for US Airways® Clubs.) The Platinum Card member must be 18 years of age to enter the Airport Club Lounge without a parent or guardian for American Airlines Admirals Club® lounges. For Delta Sky Club™ lounges the member must be 18 where there is no self-service bar. The Platinum Card member must be 21 years of age to enter into all Airport Club Lounges where there is a self-service bar. Local age restrictions apply in non-U.S. locations. The Platinum Card member’s spouse and children under the age of 21 or up to two companions may enter the club as complimentary guests. Code-share and affiliated lounge agreements may not apply. Employee travel-related benefit tickets are not eligible with American Airlines. The Platinum Card member must present his or her valid Card, government-issued I.D., and same day airline ticket to club agents. (Ticket not required for US Airways Clubs.) Complimentary access is specifically for the airport club that corresponds to the airline operating the flight (access pertains to the aircraft, not the flight number) except for US Airways Clubs, or with respect to American Airlines marketed code share flights with an American Airlines flight number which are also eligible for complimentary access to the lounge. Meeting rooms may be reserved for a nominal fee. Cardmembers must adhere to all house rules of participating clubs. Participating airlines and locations subject to change.
Sep 27, 2012, 2:31 pm
#538
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
Sep 27, 2012, 9:11 pm
#539
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 415
• The Platinum Card ($699 annual fee): has 1) the "Canadian Platinum Lounge Benefit", which gives access to Plaza Premium, Servisair and other lounges, 2) a full Priority Pass membership with unlimited free visits, 3) Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Gold, for oneworld flights, 4) AA, USAir and Delta lounge access similar to the US card, and 5) American Express lounges, found in EZE, MEX and other rare spots around the world.
• The Business Platinum Card ($399 annual fee): has the "Canadian Platinum Lounge Benefit" and the same access to AA, USAir and Delta lounges as the personal Plat, but has only the lowest version of Priority Pass ($27/visit)
• The AeroplanPlus Platinum Card ($499 annual fee): has access to the Air Canada Maple Leaf lounges, and has the lowest version of Priority Pass like the Business Platinum.
It can be confusing to figure out exactly to what lounge someone has access, without knowing exactly what version of Platinum card they carry.
Last edited by Vasco; Sep 27, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Sep 28, 2012, 7:17 pm
#540
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,147
I think I might get my dad to pull the trigger on this card. I have two questions that I'd very much appreciate an answer for
1. Can a Gold refer for the Plat? Both my mom and I have the Amex Gold/Aeroplat. I think normally you can refer within the same "family?"
2. Does the travel credit work on an annual basis? If I signed up tomorrow, would I get $200 now and then another $200 on January 1?
3. The travel credit is good for any airline, train, hotel, etc, right? Amex Plat Service doesn't really mark up the price? Although I suppose one can't use a coupon code for Air Canada or something if going through Amex Plat Service?
Thanks a bunch for the help!
1. Can a Gold refer for the Plat? Both my mom and I have the Amex Gold/Aeroplat. I think normally you can refer within the same "family?"
2. Does the travel credit work on an annual basis? If I signed up tomorrow, would I get $200 now and then another $200 on January 1?
3. The travel credit is good for any airline, train, hotel, etc, right? Amex Plat Service doesn't really mark up the price? Although I suppose one can't use a coupon code for Air Canada or something if going through Amex Plat Service?
Thanks a bunch for the help!