Canadian Amex Plat $200 travel credit?
#61
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: AX PLT (CA+US), Hyatt Diamond, SPG GD, CX GD
Posts: 24
Something interesting to note - I've had issues booking before on some carriers. AMEX was unable to ticket on Icelandair, and said they don't have ticketing agreements with some smaller airlines.
#63
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 7
For What I know, to use $200 travel credit (CAD), you actually have to book through AMEX travel agencies... so like "jerryhung" said, you will be starting from published fare and get the reimbursement from AMEX when you call. I had to ask and book through the amex travel agency to get the credit for my flight to Korea.
So for any deals outside of AMEX or published fare, that are between loyalty programs, we are out of luck...
So for any deals outside of AMEX or published fare, that are between loyalty programs, we are out of luck...
#65
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,691
Are you sure about this? Even though you're using Amex as a TA, you're still booking directly with the hotel and not a 3rd party like Expedia or Hotwire. I've never had any issues whatsoever getting credited for stays booked at Hilton, SPG or Accor properties via Amex PTS.
#66
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 91
Are you sure about this? Even though you're using Amex as a TA, you're still booking directly with the hotel and not a 3rd party like Expedia or Hotwire. I've never had any issues whatsoever getting credited for stays booked at Hilton, SPG or Accor properties via Amex PTS.
#67
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,691
That's really interesting. The thing I like about dealing with PTS is their agents, for the most part, are well informed. I can't imagine someone would make up a claim like that, but my empirical evidence (based on a sample size of 1, of course) totally contradicts the claim. Let us know how it turns out!
#68
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...as-2013-a.html
Posters in this thread report receiving SPG recognition and credit, and all FHR booking are made through PTS.
Posters in this thread report receiving SPG recognition and credit, and all FHR booking are made through PTS.
#69
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 91
Thanks mia for the info.
Just got off the phone with PTS, the agent that told me it wasn't counted was wrong. I haven't had the best experience with PTS lately. Usually cause of the grumpy attitudes. Dang it though, I just made a reservation at the W Seattle last night whereas I could have used the $200...
Just got off the phone with PTS, the agent that told me it wasn't counted was wrong. I haven't had the best experience with PTS lately. Usually cause of the grumpy attitudes. Dang it though, I just made a reservation at the W Seattle last night whereas I could have used the $200...
#70
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,691
Thanks mia for the info.
Just got off the phone with PTS, the agent that told me it wasn't counted was wrong. I haven't had the best experience with PTS lately. Usually cause of the grumpy attitudes. Dang it though, I just made a reservation at the W Seattle last night whereas I could have used the $200...
Just got off the phone with PTS, the agent that told me it wasn't counted was wrong. I haven't had the best experience with PTS lately. Usually cause of the grumpy attitudes. Dang it though, I just made a reservation at the W Seattle last night whereas I could have used the $200...
#71
Join Date: Sep 2012
Programs: AP, SPG Gold, CX Gold
Posts: 203
YMMV on this but I booked Mandalay Bay for 4 nights in Dec-Jan directly with MGM reservations. Was able to get CAA/AAA Rate. Called PTS and they took over the reservation directly from Mandalay and apply the $200 credit to the deposit that they charged.
PTS was unable to get me the rate that Mandalay gave me over the phone.
Again YMMV.
PTS was unable to get me the rate that Mandalay gave me over the phone.
Again YMMV.
#72
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
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Posts: 3,989
Are you able to book something on the American website, American Express Travel, for the travel credit?
Also note that flights are completely nonrefundable from the time of booking when you call over the phone.. so much for 24 hour cancellations.. don't make the same mistake I did. Canada's AMEX Platinum travel agency is a goddamn joke.
Also note that flights are completely nonrefundable from the time of booking when you call over the phone.. so much for 24 hour cancellations.. don't make the same mistake I did. Canada's AMEX Platinum travel agency is a goddamn joke.
#73
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AMEX AC CX UA AA DL
Posts: 3,008
Uh... I made bookings and have them hold the reservation for days/week, without payment. Of course during that time fare subject to change (due to taxes), booking subject to cancellation by the airlines.
after having the same booking cancelled by the airlines a few times they started to pressure me into paying up, but I don't blame them.
after having the same booking cancelled by the airlines a few times they started to pressure me into paying up, but I don't blame them.
#74
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
Are you able to book something on the American website, American Express Travel, for the travel credit?
Also note that flights are completely nonrefundable from the time of booking when you call over the phone.. so much for 24 hour cancellations.. don't make the same mistake I did. Canada's AMEX Platinum travel agency is a goddamn joke.
Also note that flights are completely nonrefundable from the time of booking when you call over the phone.. so much for 24 hour cancellations.. don't make the same mistake I did. Canada's AMEX Platinum travel agency is a goddamn joke.
I know Air Canada has the unofficial 24-hour free change/cancellation, but I don't blame AMEX for being a "3rd party to the airlines"
I don't believe CANADA has 24-hour cancellation in general. Expedia or AMEX for sure do NOT.
I think it's part of USA's DoT rule
When you book online with US carriers (UA/DL...) you'll see those 24-hour cancellation. I think even AA has no free 24-hour cancellation, but free 24-hour HOLD