Jul 21, 2014, 10:54 pm
Last edit by: StartinSanDiego
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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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Apr 20, 2015, 11:05 am
#2041
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 99
When are the changes to the bonus reward night redemption occurring?
Apr 20, 2015, 1:49 pm
#2042
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
Apr 20, 2015, 5:52 pm
#2045
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 229
Alright, what am I missing? How does lowering the cl to 1000 get you the $395 refunded back?
Apr 20, 2015, 7:16 pm
#2046
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: CA
Programs: cnb reward for travel/gas/restaurant/grocery
Posts: 81
if you went back for a few pages you will see the discussion about the 395 refund. But the other question is someone saying they only get 95 refund, any one aware of the reason?
Apr 20, 2015, 7:28 pm
#2047
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,556
I would think it is a case where the person was charged the $395 annual fee, then got the $300 credit, meaning that they were effectively charged an annual fee of only $95, hence the refund of only $95.
Apr 20, 2015, 7:54 pm
#2048
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,218
Quote:
Originally Posted by thomasmessi
...someone saying they only get 95 refund, any one aware of the reason?
I would think it is a case where the person was charged the $395 annual fee, then got the $300 credit, meaning that they were effectively charged an annual fee of only $95, hence the refund of only $95.
Originally Posted by thomasmessi
...someone saying they only get 95 refund, any one aware of the reason?
I would think it is a case where the person was charged the $395 annual fee, then got the $300 credit, meaning that they were effectively charged an annual fee of only $95, hence the refund of only $95.
Apr 20, 2015, 9:04 pm
#2049
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 244
Datapoint(with some mushy dates):
Bought AA gift card a few weeks ago, and was reimbursed.
Last week or so, lowered the credit limit to $1K and got the $395 AF reimbursed.
Shortly thereafter, bought another AA gift card and was reimbursed.
Never heard anyone post about the AF refund affecting the $300 travel reimbursement, and doesn't seem to have any logical connection.
Bought AA gift card a few weeks ago, and was reimbursed.
Last week or so, lowered the credit limit to $1K and got the $395 AF reimbursed.
Shortly thereafter, bought another AA gift card and was reimbursed.
Never heard anyone post about the AF refund affecting the $300 travel reimbursement, and doesn't seem to have any logical connection.
Apr 20, 2015, 10:29 pm
#2050
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: CA
Programs: cnb reward for travel/gas/restaurant/grocery
Posts: 81
Datapoint(with some mushy dates):
Bought AA gift card a few weeks ago, and was reimbursed.
Last week or so, lowered the credit limit to $1K and got the $395 AF reimbursed.
Shortly thereafter, bought another AA gift card and was reimbursed.
Never heard anyone post about the AF refund affecting the $300 travel reimbursement, and doesn't seem to have any logical connection.
Bought AA gift card a few weeks ago, and was reimbursed.
Last week or so, lowered the credit limit to $1K and got the $395 AF reimbursed.
Shortly thereafter, bought another AA gift card and was reimbursed.
Never heard anyone post about the AF refund affecting the $300 travel reimbursement, and doesn't seem to have any logical connection.
Apr 20, 2015, 10:32 pm
#2052
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 1
Hi everyone,
I don't think this precise question has been addressed: has anyone attempted to use the Ritz Carlton $300 incidentals travel credit for products/services offered at an airport lounge, and Virgin Atlantic's LHR Clubhouse Spa in particular? I will be flying in Upper Class so I won't need to purchase a day pass; I know that could be reimbursed for sure if it wasn't already complimentary. But I'm wondering if the terms are broad enough to receive a credit for the various services offered within the Clubhouse such as massage, facials, haircuts, etc.
Thanks!
I don't think this precise question has been addressed: has anyone attempted to use the Ritz Carlton $300 incidentals travel credit for products/services offered at an airport lounge, and Virgin Atlantic's LHR Clubhouse Spa in particular? I will be flying in Upper Class so I won't need to purchase a day pass; I know that could be reimbursed for sure if it wasn't already complimentary. But I'm wondering if the terms are broad enough to receive a credit for the various services offered within the Clubhouse such as massage, facials, haircuts, etc.
Thanks!
Last edited by SasquatchSFO; Apr 20, 2015 at 10:35 pm Reason: title unneeded?
Apr 20, 2015, 11:13 pm
#2053
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: CA
Programs: cnb reward for travel/gas/restaurant/grocery
Posts: 81
Datapoint(with some mushy dates):
Bought AA gift card a few weeks ago, and was reimbursed.
Last week or so, lowered the credit limit to $1K and got the $395 AF reimbursed.
Shortly thereafter, bought another AA gift card and was reimbursed.
Never heard anyone post about the AF refund affecting the $300 travel reimbursement, and doesn't seem to have any logical connection.
Bought AA gift card a few weeks ago, and was reimbursed.
Last week or so, lowered the credit limit to $1K and got the $395 AF reimbursed.
Shortly thereafter, bought another AA gift card and was reimbursed.
Never heard anyone post about the AF refund affecting the $300 travel reimbursement, and doesn't seem to have any logical connection.
Apr 21, 2015, 12:33 am
#2055
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: CA
Programs: cnb reward for travel/gas/restaurant/grocery
Posts: 81