Amex Skyguide Executive Privilege Club
Nov 15, 2012, 8:11 pm
#347
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: ORD
Posts: 701
I am planning to use my Bluebird when abroad since it doesn't have foreign transaction fees.
Nov 16, 2012, 11:42 am
#349
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Programs: OnePass, AA
Posts: 8
About 15 minutes ago I signed up using this link for $19.99: https://subscription.timeinc.com/sto...l?link=1005217. I received a welcome email with member id almost immediately, followed the links to register online and got another email almost immediately that my account was activated.
Nov 16, 2012, 12:50 pm
#350
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: AA PLT, VS Gold, SPG Plat, Le Club Plat, Amex Plat
Posts: 202
http://www.skyguideclub.com/?Obj=LoungeAndGym&Clear=Yes
Nov 17, 2012, 11:59 am
#351
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: TPA/SRQ
Programs: Hyatt Explorer, Marriott Titanium, AA Plat Pro, UA Silver, Avis Plus, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,692
Data point (I guess its called). I applied in late October using the 19.99 link. No email ever, no welcome packet in the mail. I even emailed them a couple weeks ago. They could not find me in the membership.
Then, I get my Amex statement yesterday, and the charge is there. So I went to the site and put in the information on the customer service link and I have a membership. The charge hit my account over two weeks after signing up online.
Amazed but happy
Then, I get my Amex statement yesterday, and the charge is there. So I went to the site and put in the information on the customer service link and I have a membership. The charge hit my account over two weeks after signing up online.
Amazed but happy
Nov 27, 2012, 10:25 am
#352
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: DCA
Posts: 120
Has any one had any success purchasing united club passes via the united iphone app and then sending the emailed receipts? They are available at $45 and are stored with your account. I could buy 10 of them to use up my remaining passes!
Nov 28, 2012, 2:58 pm
#353
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,147
Was on the Skyguide and saw changes to the program announced. Only one lounge pass per month now: http://www.skyguideclub.com/?Obj=LoungeAndGym&Clear=Yes
Nov 28, 2012, 3:06 pm
#354
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
Thank you. This was the original program, then they changed it to twelve per year, now back to one per month.
NOTICE OF CHANGE TO LOUNGE AND GYM REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM TERMS
A change to our lounge and gym reimbursement benefit will go into effect on January 1, 2013 and apply to the 2013 calendar year and forward. We've outlined below what will remain the same and what will change.
LOUNGE PROGRAM
What remains the same:
- Members can purchase a one-day lounge pass for their own use at any airport lounge and receive a reimbursement of up to $50 per pass.
- Reimbursements are limited to a maximum of 12 per calendar year.
- Lounge pass is not transferable and must be used by active Club member only.
-Reimbursements will be mailed 4-6 weeks after our receipt of the original lounge pass receipt and completed reimbursement form.
- Monthly or yearly airport lounge memberships are not eligible for reimbursement.
What changes effective January 1, 2013:
- Members may only submit and receive reimbursement for one lounge pass per month, per Club membership number.
- Visit must be completed by member prior to reimbursement submission.
- Original lounge pass receipt must be submitted within 30 days of use of pass.
GYM PROGRAM
What remains the same:
- Members can purchase a one-day gym pass for their own use while traveling and receive a reimbursement of up to $25 per pass.
- Reimbursements are limited to a maximum of 12 per calendar year.
- Gym pass is not transferable and must be used by active Club member only.
- Reimbursements will be mailed 4-6 weeks after our receipt of the original gym pass receipt and completed reimbursement form.
- Monthly dues or yearly health club/gym memberships are not eligible for reimbursement.
What changes effective January 1, 2013:
- Members may only submit and receive reimbursement for one gym pass per month, per Club membership number.
- Visit must be completed by member prior to reimbursement submission.
- Original gym pass receipt must be submitted within 30 days of use of pass.
A change to our lounge and gym reimbursement benefit will go into effect on January 1, 2013 and apply to the 2013 calendar year and forward. We've outlined below what will remain the same and what will change.
LOUNGE PROGRAM
What remains the same:
- Members can purchase a one-day lounge pass for their own use at any airport lounge and receive a reimbursement of up to $50 per pass.
- Reimbursements are limited to a maximum of 12 per calendar year.
- Lounge pass is not transferable and must be used by active Club member only.
-Reimbursements will be mailed 4-6 weeks after our receipt of the original lounge pass receipt and completed reimbursement form.
- Monthly or yearly airport lounge memberships are not eligible for reimbursement.
What changes effective January 1, 2013:
- Members may only submit and receive reimbursement for one lounge pass per month, per Club membership number.
- Visit must be completed by member prior to reimbursement submission.
- Original lounge pass receipt must be submitted within 30 days of use of pass.
GYM PROGRAM
What remains the same:
- Members can purchase a one-day gym pass for their own use while traveling and receive a reimbursement of up to $25 per pass.
- Reimbursements are limited to a maximum of 12 per calendar year.
- Gym pass is not transferable and must be used by active Club member only.
- Reimbursements will be mailed 4-6 weeks after our receipt of the original gym pass receipt and completed reimbursement form.
- Monthly dues or yearly health club/gym memberships are not eligible for reimbursement.
What changes effective January 1, 2013:
- Members may only submit and receive reimbursement for one gym pass per month, per Club membership number.
- Visit must be completed by member prior to reimbursement submission.
- Original gym pass receipt must be submitted within 30 days of use of pass.
Dec 1, 2012, 1:46 pm
#356
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL - DM, Charter KM; Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 1,354
How can they legitimately do this to existing members? This is not the deal I signed up for.
Dec 1, 2012, 3:10 pm
#357
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,445
With blogs promoting the idea of buying 24 passes ahead, how long did folks think Skyguide would live with trading $1200 for a $20 signup, without some hoops?
Dec 2, 2012, 1:51 am
#358
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: BA Avios, UA MP, AA, Choice, Club Carlson
Posts: 1,096
While I do think that "the back to the old way" generally sucks, we definitely saw a lot less gaming of it when it was once a month reimbursement.
People just got real greedy about and with all good things it comes to end quickly.
Been with SkyGuide for 3 yrs now. Prices keep leaping up/year but I think it is still a good program at 100 bucks/year. But beyond that I dont/will not think so.
People just got real greedy about and with all good things it comes to end quickly.
Been with SkyGuide for 3 yrs now. Prices keep leaping up/year but I think it is still a good program at 100 bucks/year. But beyond that I dont/will not think so.
Dec 2, 2012, 3:57 pm
#359
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6
Contact SkyGuide
I think everyone here agrees that the old plan (12 passes/year, usable anytime) was far better because of the fact that most people travel round trip in less than 30 days.
The more people who contact SkyGuide and complain about these changes, and how they truly devalue the program, the more likely that the new policy will be reversed or altered to something more fair. It looks like SkyGuide has tinkered with the policy in years past and it can't hurt letting Customer Service know that these new changes are unacceptable for most travelers' needs.
The more people who contact SkyGuide and complain about these changes, and how they truly devalue the program, the more likely that the new policy will be reversed or altered to something more fair. It looks like SkyGuide has tinkered with the policy in years past and it can't hurt letting Customer Service know that these new changes are unacceptable for most travelers' needs.
Dec 2, 2012, 4:04 pm
#360
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,445
Or write to express your gratitude for the changes, because you know it will allow them to continue offering this program for years into the future.