Aug 11, 2016, 1:33 pm
Last edit by: RedSun
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)
May 8, 2017, 10:27 pm
#1066
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
May 9, 2017, 12:50 am
#1067
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SNA
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, National EE
Posts: 1,204
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.
I generally don't pay for seat upgrades or baggage fees due to elite status. 500-mile upgrades are hard, as mentioned earlier. Would an up-fare on AA work?
May 9, 2017, 2:35 am
#1068
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
I know seat upgrade qualifies for RC travel reimbursement.
But can someone confirm that they were successful in getting this reimbursement when buying seat upgrade on international flight? Usually, from Y->J in international flight can be in the range of $300-700 or so. I just want to make sure that RC wont balk and refuse to reimburse a portion of that (which is $300)
Thanks
But can someone confirm that they were successful in getting this reimbursement when buying seat upgrade on international flight? Usually, from Y->J in international flight can be in the range of $300-700 or so. I just want to make sure that RC wont balk and refuse to reimburse a portion of that (which is $300)
Thanks
May 9, 2017, 4:38 am
#1069
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
May 9, 2017, 7:27 am
#1070
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 161
I called in a $40.00 Early Bird Boarding (Actually a "A1-A15 Boarding", fiancee and I had changed flights last minute and were stuck in C34-35) yesterday, told them exactly what it was and it was credited within an hour.
Last edited by shipitkthx; May 9, 2017 at 7:52 am
May 9, 2017, 7:29 am
#1071
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 161
I know seat upgrade qualifies for RC travel reimbursement.
But can someone confirm that they were successful in getting this reimbursement when buying seat upgrade on international flight? Usually, from Y->J in international flight can be in the range of $300-700 or so. I just want to make sure that RC wont balk and refuse to reimburse a portion of that (which is $300)
Thanks
But can someone confirm that they were successful in getting this reimbursement when buying seat upgrade on international flight? Usually, from Y->J in international flight can be in the range of $300-700 or so. I just want to make sure that RC wont balk and refuse to reimburse a portion of that (which is $300)
Thanks
May 9, 2017, 8:35 am
#1072
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,878
But can someone confirm that they were successful in getting this reimbursement when buying seat upgrade on international flight? Usually, from Y->J in international flight can be in the range of $300-700 or so. I just want to make sure that RC wont balk and refuse to reimburse a portion of that (which is $300)
May 9, 2017, 2:33 pm
#1073
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,604
Perfect, hopefully the 3 free night deal is around when we apply. My wife is our Chase person and soon to be under 5/24 so we need to get her 5 new Chase cards that are subject to 5/24 first.
Primary car insurance as well as Marriott Gold should more than cancel out the $450 AF. 7 days of fee breakfast in Key West alone should be worth ~$250
Last edited by flyer4512; May 9, 2017 at 9:59 pm
May 9, 2017, 2:49 pm
#1074
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,084
So with the palladium card being converted to JPM Reserve and thus their concierge migrating to Visa infinite concierge only the ritz card has the JPM concierge now?
May 9, 2017, 3:53 pm
#1075
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
I had no problem crediting 2 Delta Comfort+ upgrades that were $109 each. You shouldn't have any issues with a Business upgrade, they know how much they cost. Also not sure how your airline bills it but Delta upgrades actually say DELTA SEAT UPGRADE in the transaction title.
ok thanks both. Was thinking about bidding an upgrade on ET. Dont know how it will appear in transaction line but i think you dont have to show any proof unless they ask for it?
May 9, 2017, 5:05 pm
#1076
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
May 11, 2017, 4:17 am
#1078
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TPA/DFW/K15
Programs: AA EXP, Mar AMB, HH LT DIA
Posts: 1,650
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 11, 2017, 6:58 am
#1079
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 12
Was anyone able to use Global Entry for you and your spouse? (authorized user)
May 11, 2017, 8:23 am
#1080
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 12
Also, has anyone tried booking separate tickets for you and your spouse to get the $100 off for each ticket? Does it work for authorized user cards?