Oct 28, 14, 2:34 pm
Last edit by: tonei
Transition-Related Notes
Members are starting to receive Priority Pass Select cards in the mail. These are sent by Collinson via USPS, separately from the rebranded Prestige cards.
There was a decimal rounding error in the ThankYou point accounting on October statements. Remove a 0 from each of the totals reported - it should then match
Members who signed up prior to 10/18 still only receive a $250 airline credit for the year; if you previously used the $200 incidental credit, you can get another $50 in airline purchases reimbursed through December.
If you signed up before 10/18/14 you are eligible to receive the 15% discount and companion benefits for a year after your signup date. Call Citi at 877-288-2484 and ask to speak with a travel specialist, rather than letting them send the information to Spirit Incentives for an email quote. There are mixed reviews as to the efficacy of this service.
Members are starting to receive Priority Pass Select cards in the mail. These are sent by Collinson via USPS, separately from the rebranded Prestige cards.
There was a decimal rounding error in the ThankYou point accounting on October statements. Remove a 0 from each of the totals reported - it should then match
Members who signed up prior to 10/18 still only receive a $250 airline credit for the year; if you previously used the $200 incidental credit, you can get another $50 in airline purchases reimbursed through December.
If you signed up before 10/18/14 you are eligible to receive the 15% discount and companion benefits for a year after your signup date. Call Citi at 877-288-2484 and ask to speak with a travel specialist, rather than letting them send the information to Spirit Incentives for an email quote. There are mixed reviews as to the efficacy of this service.
CITI Prestige changes effective 10-18-14
Jul 30, 14, 2:55 pm
#226
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: TYS/BNA/ATL
Programs: UR, TYP, MR, AA, WN, BA, AS, TK, Radisson, Hyatt, IHG, Hilton, Wyndham
Posts: 1,908
It's interesting, I added an AU, and I see $25 AU debit charge posted on my card, not $50 as it should be.
Jul 30, 14, 3:51 pm
#227
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 8
I got approved of the card and send a message asking about matching the in branch bonus offer (30k+30k bonus points, $350AF). citi replied that I need to show them the offer. A while ago someone posted here that they were able to successfully match. Did you have to send in a picture of the offer? I have a front pic of the offer. Would that work?
or should I just wait a few days/ weeks and call in to get some other rep to match?
or should I just wait a few days/ weeks and call in to get some other rep to match?
Jul 31, 14, 1:38 pm
#229
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 319
this maybe a stupid question but if I use my prestige to book United flight for me and get companion ticket for my husband through spirit incentives, do both of us still get UA miles as well as PQD that goes towards our elite status? I'm asking because i read this on united website:
MileagePlus award miles and Premier qualifying credits may not be earned on certain United and MileagePlus partner airline tickets. These include, but are not limited to:
United tickets purchased and used in violation of United's Contract of Carriage, fare tariffs and the MileagePlus Program
All free travel, including MileagePlus award travel
Unpublished charter flights
Industry free or industry reduced-rate tickets
Promotion certificates
Unpublished or opaque fares, including but not limited to those booked through priceline.com and Hotwire
Tickets, products or services purchased and used in violation of the terms and conditions applicable to United's MileagePlus partners
thanks
MileagePlus award miles and Premier qualifying credits may not be earned on certain United and MileagePlus partner airline tickets. These include, but are not limited to:
United tickets purchased and used in violation of United's Contract of Carriage, fare tariffs and the MileagePlus Program
All free travel, including MileagePlus award travel
Unpublished charter flights
Industry free or industry reduced-rate tickets
Promotion certificates
Unpublished or opaque fares, including but not limited to those booked through priceline.com and Hotwire
Tickets, products or services purchased and used in violation of the terms and conditions applicable to United's MileagePlus partners
thanks
Jul 31, 14, 1:42 pm
#230
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend; Moderator: American Express, Capital One, Citi, Chase, Credit Card Programs, Diners Club, Signatures
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 47,820
Aug 2, 14, 6:25 pm
#232
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 319
Aug 2, 14, 10:37 pm
#235
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 6,639
On the one hand, that looks amazing.
On the other hand, moving the magnetic strip to the front, and in a not particularly visible manner, is going to lead to serious annoyances on a day to day basis.
On the other hand, moving the magnetic strip to the front, and in a not particularly visible manner, is going to lead to serious annoyances on a day to day basis.
Aug 2, 14, 10:42 pm
#236
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Newport Beach / San Francisco / Seattle
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Amex Centurion, Delta Platinum, Marriott Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 261
I received a somewhat fancy mailer in today's mail with all of the same info that has been listed here including pictures of the new card design. The new design is...OK I guess?
Aug 2, 14, 10:54 pm
#237
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 431
It looks nice but MasterCard has once again allowed Citi to implement significant card design changes which could cause problems at POS. I could be wrong but any card have mag on front? chip on back? and no global hologram? Last I checked, MC required hologram security on front or back or integrated into the HoloMag stripe. I think to simplify usage, strip should be on back and chip on front. And while it looks nice and says World Elite, every card is World Elite these days including $250 Barclay and Capital One accounts. The one surprise is no mention of metal/carbon fiber card, so it must be plastic not that I care but expected it.
Aug 3, 14, 2:20 am
#238
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 5
Modified hotel benefit?
Got my hard copy mailer today notifying me of the changes (in addition to the email a few days ago).
Noticed that the benefit for the complimentary 4th night will be modifying as well:
The terms states the complimentary fourth night will be valid with ANY hotel booked via the personal travel advisor and there is no limit to how many times you can use this benefit.
I'm a bit skeptical on the ANY hotel part of it; previously the benefit only applied to the Luxury Hotels Collection from World Elite Mastercard...
Anyone have any additional details?
Noticed that the benefit for the complimentary 4th night will be modifying as well:
The International Complimentary Night Hotels and Resorts Program Terms and Conditions are effective starting on October 19, 2014:
You will enjoy a complimentary fourth night with no black-out dates, when you book four consecutive nights at any hotel booked by a personal travel advisor designated by MasterCard (the "designated travel advisor" is Carlson Wagonlit Travel). Bookings made through other methods such as, travel agents, websites or directly with a hotel will not qualify.
You will enjoy a complimentary fourth night with no black-out dates, when you book four consecutive nights at any hotel booked by a personal travel advisor designated by MasterCard (the "designated travel advisor" is Carlson Wagonlit Travel). Bookings made through other methods such as, travel agents, websites or directly with a hotel will not qualify.
I'm a bit skeptical on the ANY hotel part of it; previously the benefit only applied to the Luxury Hotels Collection from World Elite Mastercard...
Anyone have any additional details?
Aug 3, 14, 8:30 am
#239
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Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 6,639
The terms states the complimentary fourth night will be valid with ANY hotel booked via the personal travel advisor and there is no limit to how many times you can use this benefit.
I'm a bit skeptical on the ANY hotel part of it; previously the benefit only applied to the Luxury Hotels Collection from World Elite Mastercard...
I'm a bit skeptical on the ANY hotel part of it; previously the benefit only applied to the Luxury Hotels Collection from World Elite Mastercard...
Aug 3, 14, 11:03 am
#240
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: AA (Exec Plat), ANA (Plat), Club Carlson (Gld), Hilton (Diamond), IHG (Plat), SPG (Gld)
Posts: 446
I also received the detailed booklet yesterday with change in terms & conditions.
However, I was really confused by page 7 which states:
Bolding above is for emphasis only by me.
I was confused as to why Air France is listed as an airline partner when I do not see it on the ThankYou website as a transfer partner. If Air France was really a transfer partner I would be thrilled because the Flying Blue program has far more value to me than the other transfer partners.
However, I was really confused by page 7 which states:
Explore new ways to redeem ThankYou Points.
Now you can do so much more with points. IN addition to all of the ways you can currently redeem, such as for gift cards, merchandise, travel rewards and more, you can also:
Visit thank you.com/yourpoints to explore all of your new redemption options.
Now you can do so much more with points. IN addition to all of the ways you can currently redeem, such as for gift cards, merchandise, travel rewards and more, you can also:
- Find the perfect item while shopping online and make it your reward
- Shop with points at Amazon.com and Live Nation
- Turn your points into miles for select international airlines like Air France, starting by the end of July
- Use points to cover recent purchases made with your card in select categories
- Share your points with a friend
- Use Points Concierge to turn almos any rewards idea into a reality
- Make cash donations to charities
Visit thank you.com/yourpoints to explore all of your new redemption options.
I was confused as to why Air France is listed as an airline partner when I do not see it on the ThankYou website as a transfer partner. If Air France was really a transfer partner I would be thrilled because the Flying Blue program has far more value to me than the other transfer partners.
