Jul 21, 14, 10:54 pm
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Please continue the discussion here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/1745852-ritz-carlton-rewards-card-2016-onward.html
===============================================Bes t public available offer:
Two free nights at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $3k spent. Annual fee of $395 NOT waived. https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/2CN
$300 Annual Travel Credit
"Make the most of your trip with a $300 annual travel credit to use for baggage fees, Global Entry fees, seat upgrades, access to your preferred airport lounge and more. Simply use your card for these expenses and call us at 1-855-896-2222, and we will refund the charges after your flight."
Actual T&C language, as of 08.22.15:"Only the following types of non-ticket Net Purchases qualify for this offer: airline lounge day pass, or towards a yearly lounge membership of your choice; airline seat upgrades; airline baggage fees; in-flight internet/entertainment; in-flight meals; Global Entry fees."
As of 1/2/2015, Credit for these charges are based on TRANSACTION (purchase) date, not posting date. If you made an eligible purchase before the end of the year, even if it doesn't post until the following year, you can still receive credit for the previous year. See post #1268
DO NOT attempt to get all $300 in one transaction. Most CSRs will question what incedential charge would be so high. Instead, get multiple smaller gift cards which line up with fees that airline charges. Make sure that whatever amounts you choose, you have an explanation ready for each. For example, AA overweight baggage fee is $150. $50 is first checked bag for 2 ppl. $75 is in the range of upgrade fees, etc.
Reimbursed:
AA e-Giftcards
Southwest eGiftcards - As of 12/30/14 Chase can distinguish between "incidental" and gift card purchase. YMMV depending on CSR.
Delta Giftcards (YMMV)
$78 AA Award flight taxes reimbursed
$22 BA Award flight taxes reimbursed
~$150 AA award fees, taxes, fuel surcharge reimbursed
$246 AA award fees, booking fee, all reported as upgrading to busn award
United Flight Taxes
Spirit Big Front Seats
Spirit Onboard Food and Drinks
DL Ticket Change fee $300
$210 DL first class up-fare
$300 of a $525 AA Admirals Club annual membership
$50 DL Transfer miles fee (2k miles plus $30 fee)
~$160 SQ award fees (circa 2014)
$70 upgraded seats on AA
$34 US award fees
$34 BA Award fees
$90 oneway ticket on AA (paid additional $90 with AA e-gc from last year)
$84.50 x 2 AA award fees
$150 B6change fees er...umm..."seat upgrades"
$75 UA gift registry (no longer works as of Summer 2015)
$49.95 Bags VIP charge. It surprised me that it went since it comes up as BagsVIP and not an airline. I told the CSR it was AA's partner for baggage delivery and that I was (honestly) unsure if it would work.
UA Gift Registry $150 (one worked, one didn't) -- no longer works as of Summer 2015
$274 BA seat selection for 2 J class seats, LAX-LHR (Jan 2016)
Not Reimbursed:
$315 Avianca ticket charge
United giftcards
$150 AA award redeposit fee (YMMV)
UA Gift Registry $150 (one worked, one didn't)
The deal for 140K points is dead. Chase has replaced it with a complimentary night stay at any Tier 1-4 Ritz-Carlton hotel after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months, available here. As of February 12, 2015, there IS A BETTER known public offer (see below).
The 70K offer is long gone.
[EXPIRED] Active link found on blog 12/16 for 140K offer: https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Many have applied through this link only to find the application was assigned to a different promo for 2 free nights instead of points. Calling JP Morgan Chase CS has indicated they are aware of this issue and CSRs are expecting the 140k points to be honored but no one in this situation has actually received the 140k points as of Dec 28, 2014.
[EXPIRED] As reported by ghitt87: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22807838-post16.html
See also post #483 and following: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23230523-post483.html
Please continue the discussion here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/1745852-ritz-carlton-rewards-card-2016-onward.html
===============================================Bes t public available offer:
Two free nights at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $3k spent. Annual fee of $395 NOT waived. https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/2CN
$300 Annual Travel Credit
"Make the most of your trip with a $300 annual travel credit to use for baggage fees, Global Entry fees, seat upgrades, access to your preferred airport lounge and more. Simply use your card for these expenses and call us at 1-855-896-2222, and we will refund the charges after your flight."
Actual T&C language, as of 08.22.15:"Only the following types of non-ticket Net Purchases qualify for this offer: airline lounge day pass, or towards a yearly lounge membership of your choice; airline seat upgrades; airline baggage fees; in-flight internet/entertainment; in-flight meals; Global Entry fees."
As of 1/2/2015, Credit for these charges are based on TRANSACTION (purchase) date, not posting date. If you made an eligible purchase before the end of the year, even if it doesn't post until the following year, you can still receive credit for the previous year. See post #1268
DO NOT attempt to get all $300 in one transaction. Most CSRs will question what incedential charge would be so high. Instead, get multiple smaller gift cards which line up with fees that airline charges. Make sure that whatever amounts you choose, you have an explanation ready for each. For example, AA overweight baggage fee is $150. $50 is first checked bag for 2 ppl. $75 is in the range of upgrade fees, etc.
Reimbursed:
AA e-Giftcards
Southwest eGiftcards - As of 12/30/14 Chase can distinguish between "incidental" and gift card purchase. YMMV depending on CSR.
Delta Giftcards (YMMV)
$78 AA Award flight taxes reimbursed
$22 BA Award flight taxes reimbursed
~$150 AA award fees, taxes, fuel surcharge reimbursed
$246 AA award fees, booking fee, all reported as upgrading to busn award
United Flight Taxes
Spirit Big Front Seats
Spirit Onboard Food and Drinks
DL Ticket Change fee $300
$210 DL first class up-fare
$300 of a $525 AA Admirals Club annual membership
$50 DL Transfer miles fee (2k miles plus $30 fee)
~$160 SQ award fees (circa 2014)
$70 upgraded seats on AA
$34 US award fees
$34 BA Award fees
$90 oneway ticket on AA (paid additional $90 with AA e-gc from last year)
$84.50 x 2 AA award fees
$150 B6
$75 UA gift registry (no longer works as of Summer 2015)
$49.95 Bags VIP charge. It surprised me that it went since it comes up as BagsVIP and not an airline. I told the CSR it was AA's partner for baggage delivery and that I was (honestly) unsure if it would work.
UA Gift Registry $150 (one worked, one didn't) -- no longer works as of Summer 2015
$274 BA seat selection for 2 J class seats, LAX-LHR (Jan 2016)
Not Reimbursed:
$315 Avianca ticket charge
United giftcards
$150 AA award redeposit fee (YMMV)
UA Gift Registry $150 (one worked, one didn't)
The deal for 140K points is dead. Chase has replaced it with a complimentary night stay at any Tier 1-4 Ritz-Carlton hotel after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months, available here. As of February 12, 2015, there IS A BETTER known public offer (see below).
The 70K offer is long gone.
[EXPIRED] Active link found on blog 12/16 for 140K offer: https://www.theritzcarltonrewardscard.com/offer140k
Many have applied through this link only to find the application was assigned to a different promo for 2 free nights instead of points. Calling JP Morgan Chase CS has indicated they are aware of this issue and CSRs are expecting the 140k points to be honored but no one in this situation has actually received the 140k points as of Dec 28, 2014.
[EXPIRED] As reported by ghitt87: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22807838-post16.html
Call 1-888-846-7004 to apply.
Mention these RSVP:
F5BP - 140k points after 2k spend in 3 months. Annual fee of $395 not waived first year. - DEAD 9/25
F53K - 70k points, $395 waived first year.
I wasn't targeted, but called and used the RSVP code (5/2). Just act like you got it in the mail.
Mention these RSVP:
F5BP - 140k points after 2k spend in 3 months. Annual fee of $395 not waived first year. - DEAD 9/25
F53K - 70k points, $395 waived first year.
I wasn't targeted, but called and used the RSVP code (5/2). Just act like you got it in the mail.
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Jan 26, 15, 9:09 pm
#1636
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
Deciding b/t transferring converting 140k points to 50k alaska miles or booking 2 nights at the Ritz Hong Kong. Any thoughts?
Jan 26, 15, 10:16 pm
#1638
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A.
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Delta Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,135
Originally Posted by TMM1982
Deciding b/t transferring converting 140k points to 50k alaska miles or booking 2 nights at the Ritz Hong Kong. Any thoughts?
The ritz stay sounds much better
Jan 27, 15, 2:38 am
#1639
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
Originally Posted by alrvd83
What's the "most" you can get out of 50k Alaska miles?
The ritz stay sounds much better
The ritz stay sounds much better
Jan 27, 15, 5:54 am
#1640
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,515
Originally Posted by TMM1982
Well I already have 56k Alaska Miles so combining with these 50k, would cross the 100k I need for a one way Emirates first class award to Egypt.
Jan 27, 15, 2:13 pm
#1642
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
Originally Posted by Preacher7
I would definitely do this instead of the 2 nights at the Ritz. Give yourself a truly aspirational experience! But fly your 1 way in F from Dubai, back to the US. That will give you a chance to experience the F Lounge in DXB which is truly fantastic. And make sure your 1 way is on an A-380 with a shower. The last time I flew this, there were only 3 of us in F: me, George Clooney and his fiancée, now wife! You never know who may be in F with you. The FA said that she herself had also had Kim Kardashian, David Beckham and Posh Spice, the PM of Australia and Bill Clinton on her flights! And AS miles are tough to get compared to MR/RC points. Go for it!
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...es-going-away/
Jan 27, 15, 6:38 pm
#1643
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 26
Do you need to register a specific airline beforehand for the credit, or can it be used on any airline at any time?
Jan 27, 15, 6:55 pm
#1644
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: IND
Posts: 23
Originally Posted by bmwman3241
Do you need to register a specific airline beforehand for the credit, or can it be used on any airline at any time?
Jan 27, 15, 6:55 pm
#1645
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
Originally Posted by bmwman3241
Do you need to register a specific airline beforehand for the credit, or can it be used on any airline at any time?
Jan 27, 15, 10:50 pm
#1646
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 228
My friend got a secure message confirm of the 140k bonus, but the first statement only shown points earn for the statement and not the 140k points, she has a Ritz Carlton account instead of Marriott like me, which I got the points after the first statement.
Does anyone experience the same thing? Does Chase able to correct this quickly?
Does anyone experience the same thing? Does Chase able to correct this quickly?
Jan 28, 15, 12:45 am
#1647
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
Originally Posted by catcathk
My friend got a secure message confirm of the 140k bonus, but the first statement only shown points earn for the statement and not the 140k points, she has a Ritz Carlton account instead of Marriott like me, which I got the points after the first statement.
Does anyone experience the same thing? Does Chase able to correct this quickly?
Does anyone experience the same thing? Does Chase able to correct this quickly?
2) If I was Chase, I wouldn't credit the 140k points till at least 60 days from when the AF posts to prevent people from banking the points and then cancelling to get AF refund.
Jan 28, 15, 9:08 am
#1648
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: United Silver, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 945
Originally Posted by TMM1982
Jan 28, 15, 10:12 am
#1649
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: LAX
Programs: Amex Platinum, Ritz-Carlton, Amex PRG, Citi DC, Cap 1 QS, Discover It
Posts: 11
Originally Posted by catcathk
My friend got a secure message confirm of the 140k bonus, but the first statement only shown points earn for the statement and not the 140k points, she has a Ritz Carlton account instead of Marriott like me, which I got the points after the first statement.
Does anyone experience the same thing? Does Chase able to correct this quickly?
Does anyone experience the same thing? Does Chase able to correct this quickly?
Jan 28, 15, 11:18 am
#1650
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 228
Originally Posted by Sailor_Neptune
Sounds like your friend will have to wait until the next billing statement to receive the 140k points. Also, your friend probably met minimum spend right before the first statement cut. Having a Ritz Carlton account doesn't make things more difficult than Marriott - they are pretty much the same.
Already called Chase, they said they need to get back to her... my friend can't wait for another months for the points to be post.... will see if Chase can fix this quickly..
