Aug 11, 2016, 1:33 pm
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Ritz-Carlton Rewards Visa Infinite (closed to new applications)
All card offers are dead as of 7/26/18.
Information still available on the Chase SITE.
The previous version of this card was discussed HERE.
(Expired) New Card Bonus ($4,000 spending): Two free night certificates good at any Ritz Carlton (Marriott) properties up to 60,000 points (possible to book any SPG properties later)
(old: at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $4k spend).
current offer (dead): https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/rit...n/naepredirect
Things qualifying/not qualifying under $300 annual travel credit
one member wrote: AA is now showing gift cards as "giftcard" rather than general purchase if the csr looks closely. Last year it worked for me, yesterday it did not and csr told me that's why. However, later the same day I also requested the credit by Secure Message (for "baggage fees) and it was approved. Very YMMV now but still doable. 2/10/2017
Southwest Airlines GCs work fairly easily. I've generally bought them for $150 and said they're excess baggage fees.
Frequent Miler has a collection of data points of what has worked in the past. Link
All card offers are dead as of 7/26/18.
Information still available on the Chase SITE.
The previous version of this card was discussed HERE.
(Expired) New Card Bonus ($4,000 spending): Two free night certificates good at any Ritz Carlton (Marriott) properties up to 60,000 points (possible to book any SPG properties later)
(old: at any tier 1-4 Ritz Carlton Hotel after $4k spend).
current offer (dead): https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/rit...n/naepredirect
- Annual fee of $450 NOT waived.
- 6 points per dollar at Marriott properties, including SPGs and Ritz-Carltons. (same as all Chase & AmEx Marriott cards)
- 3 points per dollar at restaurants, car rental companies and airline tickets purchased directly from airlines
- 2 points per dollar on all other purchases (same as all Chase & AmEx Marriott cards)
- Annual (anniversary) free night award good at any Marriott (including Ritz) property up to 50,000 MRs.
- Automatic Marriott Gold Status.
- Marriott Platinum Status after $75,000 card spending in a card-member year.
$100 companion airfare discount booked through Visa Infinite website.- $100 statement credit for Global Entry after the Global Entry program application fee is charged to an eligible card.
- $300 Annual (calendar) Travel Credit "Only the following types of non-ticket 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."
- Three (3) Ritz Carlton Club Level upgrade certificates each year for up to 7 nights each stay. The stays must be paid stays, excluding point redemption and award night.
- Troon Rewards and PRIVÉ ACCESS golf benefits
- $100 credit for qualifying dining, spa or other hotel recreational activities. Use the credit with any paid stay at The Ritz-Carlton of two nights or more OR get a $100 hotel credit per stay at all Marriott luxury properties. Advance reservations are required. Valid only on non-discounted rates. Cannot be combined with any packages, discounts, negotiated corporate or group rates or point-redemption bookings.
Things qualifying/not qualifying under $300 annual travel credit
one member wrote: AA is now showing gift cards as "giftcard" rather than general purchase if the csr looks closely. Last year it worked for me, yesterday it did not and csr told me that's why. However, later the same day I also requested the credit by Secure Message (for "baggage fees) and it was approved. Very YMMV now but still doable. 2/10/2017
Southwest Airlines GCs work fairly easily. I've generally bought them for $150 and said they're excess baggage fees.
Frequent Miler has a collection of data points of what has worked in the past. Link
Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite - closed for applications 7.26.2018 (2016-2021)
Apr 28, 2017, 12:06 pm
#1051
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,881
Does anyone know if you can attach the RC FN certs to multiple reservations?
For example, if I have more than one RC reservation in the future (one reservation in May, another in July, and at different property) but not sure which reservation I want to apply the RC FN certs yet, can you just attach the FN certs to both reservations first, then decide later?
I am not sure if FN cert is immediately 'deducted' from your online account profile upon booking, or is it only officially 'deducted' when you check in at hotel
Thanks
For example, if I have more than one RC reservation in the future (one reservation in May, another in July, and at different property) but not sure which reservation I want to apply the RC FN certs yet, can you just attach the FN certs to both reservations first, then decide later?
I am not sure if FN cert is immediately 'deducted' from your online account profile upon booking, or is it only officially 'deducted' when you check in at hotel
Thanks
Apr 29, 2017, 2:47 pm
#1052
Suspended
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,863
Any update on which airline gift cards are still easily reimbursed?
May 5, 2017, 3:09 pm
#1055
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 99
Annual fee charged to me this year after 2x waived annual fees due to the 1,500 CL (1 fee waived immediately after I opened the card and lowered the CL, and 1 fee waived last year). Looks like they fixed the issue in their system
May 5, 2017, 3:44 pm
#1056
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
Is there a list of charges that will be redeemable using the $300 travel credit ?
Do you have to call to get the credit ?
Do you have to call to get the credit ?
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May 5, 2017, 4:42 pm
#1057
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 4,043
Sapphire is auto credit and that's travel credit not Airline Fees Credit.
May 5, 2017, 5:51 pm
#1058
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
It seems DL will let upgrade for $30 but only in the cabin ( main) that I purchased with miles, not sure if AA allows and upgrade with $$ to first.
Any thoughts on how I could get use of the $300 ?
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May 6, 2017, 9:56 am
#1059
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
Thanks , we only fly domestic and pay for all of our flights with miles so I was trying to figure out if I could get any use of the $300 TC.
It seems DL will let upgrade for $30 but only in the cabin ( main) that I purchased with miles, not sure if AA allows and upgrade with $$ to first.
Any thoughts on how I could get use of the $300 ?
It seems DL will let upgrade for $30 but only in the cabin ( main) that I purchased with miles, not sure if AA allows and upgrade with $$ to first.
Any thoughts on how I could get use of the $300 ?
May 6, 2017, 9:02 pm
#1060
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
There are multiple reports of chase cards with grandfathered AFs being notified that their AFs are going up to the current rates. United Club being one product ($395 --> $450)
Has anyone with the old $395 Ritz card been notified recently that their fee is going up?
Thanks
Has anyone with the old $395 Ritz card been notified recently that their fee is going up?
Thanks
May 7, 2017, 11:21 am
#1061
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
How do 500 mile upgrades work on AA, how many would be required to turn a 20K Anytime one way in coach into a First Class ticket or is this even possible ?
Thanks
May 7, 2017, 11:52 am
#1062
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 4,043
There are multiple reports of chase cards with grandfathered AFs being notified that their AFs are going up to the current rates. United Club being one product ($395 --> $450)
Has anyone with the old $395 Ritz card been notified recently that their fee is going up?
Thanks
Has anyone with the old $395 Ritz card been notified recently that their fee is going up?
Thanks
May 8, 2017, 7:00 pm
#1063
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SNA
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, National EE
Posts: 1,204
Do gift cards ( Delta, WN, etc) work on the Rizt travel credit ? I read where AA GC's are now posting as gift cards and can't be reimbursed, thanks
How do 500 mile upgrades work on AA, how many would be required to turn a 20K Anytime one way in coach into a First Class ticket or is this even possible ?
Thanks
How do 500 mile upgrades work on AA, how many would be required to turn a 20K Anytime one way in coach into a First Class ticket or is this even possible ?
Thanks
May 8, 2017, 7:20 pm
#1064
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
I agree that AA upgrade stickers are not a great investment.
I also agree that it is a nuisance having to call in to get the credit.
This said, I find that over the course of a few months, lots of little airline charges pile up. They are always under $200; they are usually not round figures. Many of them are for seat upgrades and those annoying baggage fees.
YMMV.
I also agree that it is a nuisance having to call in to get the credit.
This said, I find that over the course of a few months, lots of little airline charges pile up. They are always under $200; they are usually not round figures. Many of them are for seat upgrades and those annoying baggage fees.
YMMV.
May 8, 2017, 9:18 pm
#1065
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
I agree that AA upgrade stickers are not a great investment.
I also agree that it is a nuisance having to call in to get the credit.
This said, I find that over the course of a few months, lots of little airline charges pile up. They are always under $200; they are usually not round figures. Many of them are for seat upgrades and those annoying baggage fees.
YMMV.
I also agree that it is a nuisance having to call in to get the credit.
This said, I find that over the course of a few months, lots of little airline charges pile up. They are always under $200; they are usually not round figures. Many of them are for seat upgrades and those annoying baggage fees.
YMMV.
If so that is $82.40 ( $60 EBCI and 22.40 in award ticket taxes for 2 tickets ) and we have 3-4 of those charges per year