Amex Skyguide Executive Privilege Club
Jun 5, 2011, 2:29 pm
#136
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: USA
Programs: All of em...
Posts: 1,265
This is a great deal for the lounge reimbursements!!
I think I'm going to sign up, and encourage friends I'll be traveling with even though I currently have 1 Delta Skyclub pass, & 1 US Airways club pass.
Here's the links that I grabbed from someone's post on MilePoint to sign up:
Sign up link from someone's email:
https://secure.customersvc.com/servl...order_1002.jsp
Details about lounge & health club reimbursement from their website:
http://www.skyguideclub.com/shopping/partner.aspx?id=48
I think I'm going to sign up, and encourage friends I'll be traveling with even though I currently have 1 Delta Skyclub pass, & 1 US Airways club pass.
Here's the links that I grabbed from someone's post on MilePoint to sign up:
Sign up link from someone's email:
https://secure.customersvc.com/servl...order_1002.jsp
Details about lounge & health club reimbursement from their website:
http://www.skyguideclub.com/shopping/partner.aspx?id=48
Last edited by mia; Jun 5, 2011 at 2:39 pm Reason: Cleanup link
Oct 9, 2011, 7:06 pm
#137
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kobe, Japan
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum, IHG Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,532
Just got this today from AMEX. What is weird is you click the offer and it sends you to a page that tell you to enter your info for the $200 restaurant certs. There is absolutely no concrete information on what SkyGuide is, just:
Enjoy airport clubrooms, utilize the executive concierge and gain access to more than 20 other club benefits!
Looks like $50 for lounge plus $25 for health. All in all pretty tempting. I wonder how often I could visit the local gym (here in Japan)? My wife buys a day pass for $15 once a week.
Good news! You are among a select group of American Express Cardmembers specifically chosen to receive two $100 Restaurant Certificates* — worth a total value of $200 — just for trying the first 2 months of membership in the SkyGuide Executive Privilege Club®. You’ll pay a one-time club processing fee of $2.99 to activate your membership. If you are 100% satisfied, do nothing and your membership will continue at special Cardmember rates.
You are under no obligation to continue... and the two $100 Restaurant Certificates are yours to keep.
As a SkyGuide Executive Privilege Club member, you can visit any airport lounge and we'll reimburse you up to $50.00 on your one-day pass 12 times per year!† And that's just one of many benefits and savings for your travels and when at home — all yours to sample for 2 months!
I will be charged a one-time club processing fee of $2.99. If I enjoy my first 2 months and want to continue receiving the valuable benefits, I will do nothing and $29.95 will be billed to my American Express Card for one year of membership, unless I call to cancel. If satisfied, I will receive continuous annual renewal of my club membership at the then current rate (currently $59.95). All prices are subject to applicable sales tax.
Enjoy airport clubrooms, utilize the executive concierge and gain access to more than 20 other club benefits!
Looks like $50 for lounge plus $25 for health. All in all pretty tempting. I wonder how often I could visit the local gym (here in Japan)? My wife buys a day pass for $15 once a week.
Good news! You are among a select group of American Express Cardmembers specifically chosen to receive two $100 Restaurant Certificates* — worth a total value of $200 — just for trying the first 2 months of membership in the SkyGuide Executive Privilege Club®. You’ll pay a one-time club processing fee of $2.99 to activate your membership. If you are 100% satisfied, do nothing and your membership will continue at special Cardmember rates.
You are under no obligation to continue... and the two $100 Restaurant Certificates are yours to keep.
As a SkyGuide Executive Privilege Club member, you can visit any airport lounge and we'll reimburse you up to $50.00 on your one-day pass 12 times per year!† And that's just one of many benefits and savings for your travels and when at home — all yours to sample for 2 months!
I will be charged a one-time club processing fee of $2.99. If I enjoy my first 2 months and want to continue receiving the valuable benefits, I will do nothing and $29.95 will be billed to my American Express Card for one year of membership, unless I call to cancel. If satisfied, I will receive continuous annual renewal of my club membership at the then current rate (currently $59.95). All prices are subject to applicable sales tax.
Oct 9, 2011, 8:47 pm
#138
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kobe, Japan
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum, IHG Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,532
Oct 10, 2011, 1:22 am
#139
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
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Mrs. B got the new offer too. Very tempting assuming it includes any airport club.
Thanks for the listings. This confirms my intuition that the dining certs are basically useless to me unless I want to blow them on a $100 meal at a non-rated restaurant in my area. Sorry, I'll pass.
Oct 10, 2011, 12:09 pm
#140
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: Mileage Plus, Rapid Rewards
Posts: 949
I'll certainly take those dining certs off your hands if you don't want them. 
I've found a number of decent restaurants that take them, including a great sushi place just down the street from my house.
And I agree with others. This is a great program and it works!
I have no idea how Amex can justify the costs involved, though. But I'm not complaining!
I've found a number of decent restaurants that take them, including a great sushi place just down the street from my house.
And I agree with others. This is a great program and it works!
I have no idea how Amex can justify the costs involved, though. But I'm not complaining!
Oct 10, 2011, 7:58 pm
#141
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kobe, Japan
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum, IHG Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,532
$50 x 12+$25x12=$900 value
Using the health certs overseas might be tricky. Many require cash payment, may not take AMEX, and language may not be English. However I can see using them at Japanese hotels that charge separately for health club/pool access.
Twelve times vs once a month is nice.
Members may receive reimbursement for daily guest passes up to 12 times per calendar year
Members may receive reimbursement for eligible health club visits up to 12 times per calendar year.
Photocopy your submissions and send by certified mail, as the SkyGuide Executive Privilege Club will not recognize any submission that is incomplete, illegible,late, lost, damaged, or stolen.
*You must use your American Express Card when paying for these guest passes. Cash or other credit cards invalidates this offer.
Oct 10, 2011, 9:14 pm
#142
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kobe, Japan
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum, IHG Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,532
This website makes prebooking a pass with AMEX possible, but only at 110 airports worldwide. Another poster said they were reimbursed for an online Delta purchase, but I should probably call in just to confirm this website is acceptable. Another question would be whether it is the date of purchase or date of use. T&C say purchase. Of course the receipt will be electronic in that case.
https://www.loungepass.com/index.cfm...tion=home.home
I'd like to know if we can just walk up to any lounge and buy a day pass, and whether we are limited to a ticket on that airline or not.
https://www.loungepass.com/index.cfm...tion=home.home
I'd like to know if we can just walk up to any lounge and buy a day pass, and whether we are limited to a ticket on that airline or not.
Oct 11, 2011, 1:55 am
#143
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kobe, Japan
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum, IHG Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,532
Not really clear what ticket they are talking about. One would assume airline ticket, but there is no request to submit a ticket when claiming reimbursement. Only form, member #, and original receipt.
The new United Club listing has these rules below. Not sure if your name would be on it or not, but regardless it is transferable (under UA rules at least). You might have trouble using 2 at the same day though.
You may purchase United Club one-time passes online for $39 USD. Passes are also available for purchase at United Club airport locations. One-time passes purchased online can be used at any United Club location worldwide.
United Club one-time passes are transferable, so feel free to purchase them for travel companions or as gifts for friends, family or employees.
Oct 16, 2011, 9:43 pm
#144
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: AA SPG Amex
Posts: 4,644
Just because you'd pay $900 for it does not mean Amex pays that much. Through their relationships either with the lounges directly or with the lounges through Priority Pass I'm sure they get the same per-use rate in this case as when their members enter through other means (Plat/Cent, Amex-obtained PP). Ergo, when the member claims reimbursement from Amex Amex also receives partial reimbursement from the lounge.
Oct 17, 2011, 6:01 pm
#145
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
I bit on this. There are a couple of local restaurants we like that take these Dining certs, and I have use for a couple of lounge visits over the next couple of months.
Seems TGTBT, but then again so did Ameniti back in the day, and that worked out all right. I guess the point of the club is to get you in with the freebies then try to sell you partner-related things.
Seems TGTBT, but then again so did Ameniti back in the day, and that worked out all right. I guess the point of the club is to get you in with the freebies then try to sell you partner-related things.
Oct 23, 2011, 8:07 pm
#146
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 1,297
Just got this today from AMEX. What is weird is you click the offer and it sends you to a page that tell you to enter your info for the $200 restaurant certs. There is absolutely no concrete information on what SkyGuide is, just:
Enjoy airport clubrooms, utilize the executive concierge and gain access to more than 20 other club benefits!
Enjoy airport clubrooms, utilize the executive concierge and gain access to more than 20 other club benefits!
It says up to 12 Lounge visits a year now. Does that means I can use it in a month or still once per month limitation?
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Oct 23, 2011, 9:27 pm
#147
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: No. California
Programs: AA ExPlat 4mil miles, Hilton Gold
Posts: 270
At least that how it has worked for me. Just received a check for $100 for two visits to the Admiralsclub within a week
Last edited by mia; Oct 24, 2011 at 7:09 am Reason: Prune quotation
Oct 31, 2011, 1:47 pm
#148
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Scenic Great Plains USA
Programs: AGR Starwood Whoever I can get points with :D
Posts: 677
I got my $50 check for one AA lounge visit. The visit was done while I was a SEP member, but the processing of the refund was done AFTER I cancelled the low cost trial period (which was painless BTW -- just call in to an automated phone line).
It took about 8 wks after sending in the reimbursement request to receive the check.
I did send in the reimbursement paperwork registered USPS.
It took about 8 wks after sending in the reimbursement request to receive the check.
I did send in the reimbursement paperwork registered USPS.
Oct 31, 2011, 1:53 pm
#149
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Scenic Great Plains USA
Programs: AGR Starwood Whoever I can get points with :D
Posts: 677
This website makes prebooking a pass with AMEX possible, but only at 110 airports worldwide. Another poster said they were reimbursed for an online Delta purchase, but I should probably call in just to confirm this website is acceptable. Another question would be whether it is the date of purchase or date of use. T&C say purchase. Of course the receipt will be electronic in that case.
https://www.loungepass.com/index.cfm...tion=home.home
I'd like to know if we can just walk up to any lounge and buy a day pass, and whether we are limited to a ticket on that airline or not.
https://www.loungepass.com/index.cfm...tion=home.home
I'd like to know if we can just walk up to any lounge and buy a day pass, and whether we are limited to a ticket on that airline or not.
Nov 6, 2011, 11:06 am
#150
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NC
Programs: AAConciergeKey/1MM, DL DM/2 MM, UA Gold,Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 11,974
I think not. Start here:
http://www.skyguideonline.com/
..and follow the link on the lefthand side for the Executive Privilege Club
http://www.skyguideclub.com/
http://www.skyguideonline.com/
..and follow the link on the lefthand side for the Executive Privilege Club
http://www.skyguideclub.com/
