Jul 1, 2021, 1:23 pm
Last edit by: Global Adventurer
*Equinox $25 Credit will not be issued for ANY products you buy online at their merchandise Shop which is coded as "Equinox The Shop". However, it appears that you can purchase Gift Cards straight off the site, but lowest denomination is $100. Gift cards can be used for merchandise and memberships.
USA personal Platinum annual fee increase to $695, July 2021.
Jul 28, 2021, 10:28 am
#916
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: WAS
Programs: Free Agent
Posts: 1,757
Also, be careful with the Clear benefit. I was overcharged when resuming my membership as I should have gotten a SkyMiles discount. I should have been charged $109 + $50, was instead charged $179 + $50. Clear refunded me $70, and I got $10 of the credit reversed, but still happy with the resolution. Will be happy to have Clear and Pre Check at LAX tomorrow
Jul 28, 2021, 10:43 am
#917
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,510
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Jul 28, 2021, 12:58 pm
#918
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA (Lifetime Gold, 1MM),UA(Premier Silver), Hilton(Diamond), Marriott (LTT), Hertz (PC)
Posts: 230
I'm still able to get < 700 for 10 days. A mini-Van is also about the same price.
From my experience the Amex PLT rates are usually way more expensive than the negotiated rates, making the 4 hours grace period totally useless.
Jul 28, 2021, 1:09 pm
#919
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 14,890
I called CLEAR with a couple of questions (last week - not a member yet), and they told me that if you start the process online, to always call and confirm the ff linkage went through. Agent claimed that it doesn’t always ‘stick’. My understanding this was applicable for both the UA and DL, not just DL.
Jul 28, 2021, 6:37 pm
#920
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Berkeley, CA USA
Programs: Piggly Wiggly "Shop the Pig!" Preferred Shopper
Posts: 57,078
Jul 28, 2021, 8:46 pm
#921
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 779
Regarding the $200 FHR credit, does the reservation need to be $200+? If I book a room for $150, will I receive $150 credit? Also, my understanding is that hotel elite benefits can be used with FHR booking, how does the hotel know my elite status without my number? Thanks.
Jul 28, 2021, 10:30 pm
#922
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: أمريكا
Posts: 26,763
Regarding the $200 FHR credit, does the reservation need to be $200+? If I book a room for $150, will I receive $150 credit? Also, my understanding is that hotel elite benefits can be used with FHR booking, how does the hotel know my elite status without my number? Thanks.
There was an AmEx offer recently for $150 off $750 or $800 which presumably you could stack this with, but in that case you would need to hit the minimum, of course.
When you make a reservation online there is a place to enter your hotel program membership number. I've found that tends to work well, but you could also email the hotel in advance to confirm they have your number on file if you're worried about being upgraded in advance or whatever. And of course, always confirm at check-in unless it's otherwise clear they have it.
Last edited by Doppy; Jul 28, 2021 at 10:36 pm
Jul 29, 2021, 12:28 pm
#923
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,510
If you have a corporate rate you could try it.
I'm still able to get < 700 for 10 days. A mini-Van is also about the same price.
From my experience the Amex PLT rates are usually way more expensive than the negotiated rates, making the 4 hours grace period totally useless.
I'm still able to get < 700 for 10 days. A mini-Van is also about the same price.
From my experience the Amex PLT rates are usually way more expensive than the negotiated rates, making the 4 hours grace period totally useless.
Jul 29, 2021, 12:41 pm
#924
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 14,890
mine too. Autoslash was showing me a slightly lower rate for another rental company, I think maybe Dollar? In fact, keep getting emails about it - maybe 1 to 2 x per week. However, because of AAA, where I get a free car seat, the Hertz rate still ends up a better deal.
either of these options beats Avis or National, which both claim no cars available. For November. Before thanksgiving, so not even particularly high season.
either of these options beats Avis or National, which both claim no cars available. For November. Before thanksgiving, so not even particularly high season.
Jul 29, 2021, 2:32 pm
#925
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA (Lifetime Gold, 1MM),UA(Premier Silver), Hilton(Diamond), Marriott (LTT), Hertz (PC)
Posts: 230
Yes. Hertz has a discount code for Amex PLT but also different codes for various corporations. (when you book directly)
The negotiated rate using my company's corporate discount code is much lower than the rate with the Amex PLT discount code.
However Amex PLT code offers additional 4 hours of grace period.
The negotiated rate using my company's corporate discount code is much lower than the rate with the Amex PLT discount code.
However Amex PLT code offers additional 4 hours of grace period.
Jul 31, 2021, 12:28 pm
#926
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 14,890
Anyone know how long it typically takes to see Marriott Bonvoy status applied when enrolling through the card.
I enrolled a few days ago - maybe Sunday or Monday night, and still have no update on my account yet. I thought I read that it should take 3 days somewhere - maybe the on-screen confirmation, but I can’t find that info anywhere anymore. It still says ‘enrollment pending’ on the Amex site. If I need to follow up, do I do so with Amex or Bonvoy?
I enrolled a few days ago - maybe Sunday or Monday night, and still have no update on my account yet. I thought I read that it should take 3 days somewhere - maybe the on-screen confirmation, but I can’t find that info anywhere anymore. It still says ‘enrollment pending’ on the Amex site. If I need to follow up, do I do so with Amex or Bonvoy?
Jul 31, 2021, 3:18 pm
#927
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,193
Anyone know how long it typically takes to see Marriott Bonvoy status applied when enrolling through the card.
I enrolled a few days ago - maybe Sunday or Monday night, and still have no update on my account yet. I thought I read that it should take 3 days somewhere - maybe the on-screen confirmation, but I can’t find that info anywhere anymore. It still says ‘enrollment pending’ on the Amex site. If I need to follow up, do I do so with Amex or Bonvoy?
I enrolled a few days ago - maybe Sunday or Monday night, and still have no update on my account yet. I thought I read that it should take 3 days somewhere - maybe the on-screen confirmation, but I can’t find that info anywhere anymore. It still says ‘enrollment pending’ on the Amex site. If I need to follow up, do I do so with Amex or Bonvoy?
If the Marriott Bonvoy account number on file at AMEX is correct, then it's time to call Marriott.
If the Marriott Bonvoy account number on file at AMEX is incorrect, you'll probably need to call Marriott to ask to merge the two accounts.
Last edited by mia; Jul 31, 2021 at 6:46 pm Reason: Undo auto-correction which substituted Bombay for Bonvoy.
Jul 31, 2021, 8:50 pm
#928
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: SAN, BOS
Programs: AS MVPG100K, BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Plat,
Posts: 2,281
Jul 31, 2021, 9:02 pm
#929
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,901
Get a new job?
Jul 31, 2021, 11:09 pm
#930
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New York City/NY22
Programs: AA Platinum 2.3MM (Lifetime PLT)
Posts: 5,285