AAA worth it?
Jul 19, 2013, 11:58 am
#46
formerly sahiljain22
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: BOS;NYC;YVR;YYZ;DEL;BOM
Programs: Amex Plat; HH Diamond; SPG Plat; Hyatt Diamond; United 1K; National EE; HSBC Premier
Posts: 532
SPG AAA rates are usually below non-refundable rates and are cancellable until 1-2 days before arrival. Makes it worth $50 annually for me.
Same with $25 student membership for American Bar Association.
Same with $25 student membership for American Bar Association.
Jul 19, 2013, 1:25 pm
#47
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Atherton, CA
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Owner, Green Bay Packers
Posts: 21,690
In California at least, AAA acts as a mini DMV office, letting you take care of a lot of paperwork that might take days or weeks dealing with our underfunded state agencies. That itself was worth the fee to me this year.
Jul 28, 2017, 12:50 pm
#48
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 1
AAA
I have MCA,. I got it because I like the sound of unlimited. I even use it for friends when they are in trouble. I recently got 50% off my new designer frames at lens crafters. It says I can get 65% off medicine but have my user it yet. But the hotel and and car rentals discounts are good. And their travel agent got us maps and everything. I'm the type of woman that like to use every feature and benifit I pay for. I think its worth 20$ a month. Still seeing what all it can do. Lol. I can help you get it if you like.
Jul 28, 2017, 1:57 pm
#49
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA Silver, Bonvoy Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 21,544
I'm doing some consulting work for a very large rental car agency. Their negotiated travel rate (and code) with Marriott is still 10-20% more expensive than the AAA rate, and they both have the same cancellation policy. There are also two parking lots near DEN that give decent discounts with the AAA card.
Aug 14, 2017, 9:13 am
#50
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 229
Original poster [OP]-
I am a AAA member and am able to 'stack' discounts via abnsave at my preferred hotel group (i.e. wyndham) and have had no problems at all with this. I just show my AAA card when checking in and I am set.
In addition to the AAA discount at wyndham properties, it's an easy 5-8% that is saved and over a period of 1 year that adds up....
I am a AAA member and am able to 'stack' discounts via abnsave at my preferred hotel group (i.e. wyndham) and have had no problems at all with this. I just show my AAA card when checking in and I am set.
In addition to the AAA discount at wyndham properties, it's an easy 5-8% that is saved and over a period of 1 year that adds up....
Aug 14, 2017, 11:15 am
#51
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: CMH, West Coast
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, oneworld emerald
Posts: 2,741
Most hotel websites, if booking online, do not require the membership number to get the discount, many just require to check a box or click a radio button. There are some however that do require a valid number to see the discounts.
You do not have to get coupons or anything else
Discounts may or may not apply across the world, some chains do it all over the world, some do not.
You do not have to get coupons or anything else
Discounts may or may not apply across the world, some chains do it all over the world, some do not.
Oct 31, 2019, 6:03 am
#52
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Edmonton, AB Canada
Posts: 1
There are also some local roadside assistance and towing companies that can help you to avoid roadside emergencies. It depends on the city or area you are located or how far you on the highway. You need to browse their websites and contact with them for quick recovery of your vehicle. On the safe side, check your vehicle before going on road to save yourself from such situations.
Nov 26, 2019, 10:38 am
#53
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta Gold, Marriott Platinum, Former Amtrak Select, Former Hilton Gold
Posts: 422
I find it well worth it for the discounts. It's also nice to be able to get a jump when needed and to have someone change your tire if you're dressed for something and don't want to get dirty.
Nov 26, 2019, 8:59 pm
#54
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,662
This is exactly what I keep the AAA membership for. The passport photo perk at $8 a set is pretty nice as I have a AAA close by.
Nov 26, 2019, 10:46 pm
#55
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Poland
Posts: 869
AARP can be pretty useful also and they don't verify your age. It gives you a 5% discount off of some airline ticket purchases which more than pays for itself, especially if you enroll with the 50% off coupon.
Nov 30, 2019, 12:12 am
#56
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: GE, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,507
I ended up using this feature a few months ago when my front plate fell off my car and got lost somewhere while I was driving. Other than it being kinda weird to make a check out directly to the DMV instead of AAA, it worked out well.
Jan 28, 2020, 3:14 pm
#57
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,017
Interestingly I just received my renewal card and it's valid for 3 years (even though my membership renews annually). One could join, cancel and then get 3 years for 1. Although I intend to keep the card for other benefits outside the Marriott/Hilton discounts. I like the Notary services and sometimes use their DMV services as well.
Jan 28, 2020, 5:35 pm
#58
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,662
Interestingly I just received my renewal card and it's valid for 3 years (even though my membership renews annually). One could join, cancel and then get 3 years for 1. Although I intend to keep the card for other benefits outside the Marriott/Hilton discounts. I like the Notary services and sometimes use their DMV services as well.