Jul 25, 2016, 12:23 pm
Last edit by: oopl
7/16: New changes that will take effect on 7/23.
1. The following benefits will be changed effective July 23, 2017:
- Loss of AA Admirals Club Access (Effectively immediately if the account is opened on or after 09/01/2016. See Post 296.
- $0.0125 per each TY points for airfare redemptions at thankyou.com.
- Loss of Complimentary International & Domestic Golf
- 4th Night benefit will be based on the average nightly rate of your complete stay for reservations made on or after July 23, 2017. Taxes will no longer be included within the statement credit.
2. $100 Annual Fee Reduction will be extended to Citi Priority if you are currently a Citigold client and you are impacted by the increase in minimum balance and downgrade.
- 4th night free bookable online at thankyou.com (benefit applied as discount at checkout)
- Cash out TY at 1 cpp
- metal card
- 75,000 TY for $7,500 spend signup bonus
1. The following benefits will be changed effective July 23, 2017:
- Loss of AA Admirals Club Access (Effectively immediately if the account is opened on or after 09/01/2016. See Post 296.
- $0.0125 per each TY points for airfare redemptions at thankyou.com.
- Loss of Complimentary International & Domestic Golf
- 4th Night benefit will be based on the average nightly rate of your complete stay for reservations made on or after July 23, 2017. Taxes will no longer be included within the statement credit.
2. $100 Annual Fee Reduction will be extended to Citi Priority if you are currently a Citigold client and you are impacted by the increase in minimum balance and downgrade.
Citi Prestige benefit and reward changes effective July 23, 2017
Jul 20, 2016, 4:25 pm
#76
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 6
Jul 20, 2016, 4:30 pm
#77
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
Jul 20, 2016, 4:34 pm
#79
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
Jul 20, 2016, 4:38 pm
#81
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 6
Ashley: at 18:33:34
Welcome to Citi Live Chat. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. How may I help you?
LOGAN: at 18:36:38
What is the latest I can cancel my prestige card without incurring the annual fee?
Ashley: at 18:34:54
Hi, Logan. I will be happy to verify that for you.
Ashley: at 18:36:41
You have 30 days from when the annual fee was charged to the account account to cancel without occurring the fee.
Jul 20, 2016, 6:49 pm
#82
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP , Delta Gold Medallion, "Credit Card" status for various hotels
Posts: 672
I could be wrong here - but my impression is that when Barclays created their Aviator card lineup, they purposely avoided all card names used by the citi portfolio (Gold, Platinum, etc). This is why their top level card is labeled "silver."
Jul 20, 2016, 6:52 pm
#83
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: Kettle Class
Posts: 798
Does "Ashley" mean cancel within 30 days to get the full $450 refund? It doesn't seem clear to me from this conversation whether you can cancel after 30 days and still get a pro-rated refund.
Correct you are:
Ashley: at 18:33:34
Welcome to Citi Live Chat. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. How may I help you?
LOGAN: at 18:36:38
What is the latest I can cancel my prestige card without incurring the annual fee?
Ashley: at 18:34:54
Hi, Logan. I will be happy to verify that for you.
Ashley: at 18:36:41
You have 30 days from when the annual fee was charged to the account account to cancel without occurring the fee.
Ashley: at 18:33:34
Welcome to Citi Live Chat. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. How may I help you?
LOGAN: at 18:36:38
What is the latest I can cancel my prestige card without incurring the annual fee?
Ashley: at 18:34:54
Hi, Logan. I will be happy to verify that for you.
Ashley: at 18:36:41
You have 30 days from when the annual fee was charged to the account account to cancel without occurring the fee.
Jul 20, 2016, 7:02 pm
#84
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 6
"What date do I have to cancel my Prestige card by to avoid the annual fee?"
Jul 21, 2016, 5:48 am
#85
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: jfk area
Programs: AA platinum; 2MM AA, Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,291
In NYC at Columbus Circle, The Times Warner Center does a similar thing (as in T8).
IMHO, neither of these are lounges.
Jul 21, 2016, 6:39 am
#86
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,638
Jul 21, 2016, 8:12 am
#87
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 674
Of course, MEX has like 50 lounges.
Heres a picture of the outside:
https://www.priceless.com/content/da...itelounge1.jpg
I havent been inside because the Amex lounges in Mex accept PRG cards for entry.
Jul 21, 2016, 12:50 pm
#88
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 6,820
Losing the AA membership could be a deal breaker for some but it will be close. If the airline reimbursement turns out to be incidentals only in the future that would be a big hit also. I didnt realize until reading another thread there are a lot of benefits tied to the World Elite status on this card so that could play into my decision to keep long term. Havent tested it but if you are able to stack the World Elite with the 4th night free then that might be enough for me along with PP lounge access and the $250 airline fee credit being for tickets also.
Jul 21, 2016, 1:14 pm
#89
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AZ
Programs: AA Million Miler, Bonvoy Lifetime Gold, Global Entry
Posts: 246
The AA association was the primary reason I have this card. The access to Admirals Clubs and the increased redemption value of TYP were the reason I was willing to pay the $200 net for this card ($450 AF less $250 airline credit).
Being retired we tend to travel long distances and stay for extended amounts of time. The ability to use the admirals club to shower, get a bite to eat and relax after along flight is a major benefit. The lounges accessible via Priority Pass are a nice addition but don't usually have the facilities available at Admirals Clubs so from our perspective they are an addition, not a replacement for the AC.
Since we normally stay for a week or longer we normally rent an apartment so we have only used the fourth day free once on an upcoming visit to New Zealand.
We found the Prestige card had a nearly perfect set of benefits for us with the enhanced TYP redemption on AA, trip delay and cancellation insurance as well as the lounge access. Without the Admirals club this card will be much less valuable to us.
Being retired we tend to travel long distances and stay for extended amounts of time. The ability to use the admirals club to shower, get a bite to eat and relax after along flight is a major benefit. The lounges accessible via Priority Pass are a nice addition but don't usually have the facilities available at Admirals Clubs so from our perspective they are an addition, not a replacement for the AC.
Since we normally stay for a week or longer we normally rent an apartment so we have only used the fourth day free once on an upcoming visit to New Zealand.
We found the Prestige card had a nearly perfect set of benefits for us with the enhanced TYP redemption on AA, trip delay and cancellation insurance as well as the lounge access. Without the Admirals club this card will be much less valuable to us.
Jul 21, 2016, 1:22 pm
#90
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,669
I dont know the entry requirements, but the lounge in MEX hasnt looked full when I walk by.
Of course, MEX has like 50 lounges.
Heres a picture of the outside:
https://www.priceless.com/content/da...itelounge1.jpg
I havent been inside because the Amex lounges in Mex accept PRG cards for entry.
Of course, MEX has like 50 lounges.
Heres a picture of the outside:
https://www.priceless.com/content/da...itelounge1.jpg
I havent been inside because the Amex lounges in Mex accept PRG cards for entry.