Why Doesn't the U.S. Platinum Card Include Fairmont Gold?
Jan 2, 2004, 8:28 am
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Why Doesn't the U.S. Platinum Card Include Fairmont Gold?
As a new member here I've been poking around looking at old threads. I've learned a lot, including the fact that Canadian platinum cardholders get complimentary membership in the Fairmont Hotels Presidents Club gold level.
Does anyone know why this benefit doesn't apply to U.S. cardholders? I understand them negotiating different agreements based on the demographics they're trying to attract, but wouldn't it make more sense for AmEx to negotiate a single set of benefits for cardholders anywhere in the world?
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CO plat, UA prem; Marriott plat, Hyatt plat, Hilton gold, Starwood gold; Avis select, Hertz 5-star, all the others base level...
Does anyone know why this benefit doesn't apply to U.S. cardholders? I understand them negotiating different agreements based on the demographics they're trying to attract, but wouldn't it make more sense for AmEx to negotiate a single set of benefits for cardholders anywhere in the world?
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CO plat, UA prem; Marriott plat, Hyatt plat, Hilton gold, Starwood gold; Avis select, Hertz 5-star, all the others base level...
Jan 2, 2004, 8:57 am
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Whitby ON Canada
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Actually, I'm pretty sure it IS available to US cardholders as well. Check out this thread from the AC archives which seems to reference that it is.
I'd call Fairmont at 888-298-4924 and mention you are Platinum Card holder and see what they say. They might want a registration code which I don't recall, but it is somewhere in the AC forum and/or its archive.
[This message has been edited by pdjcrawford (edited Jan 02, 2004).]
I'd call Fairmont at 888-298-4924 and mention you are Platinum Card holder and see what they say. They might want a registration code which I don't recall, but it is somewhere in the AC forum and/or its archive.
[This message has been edited by pdjcrawford (edited Jan 02, 2004).]
