Cit ThankYou Points Devaluation
Jul 8, 2007, 7:54 pm
#91
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: DTW
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO
Posts: 1,719
This has never been clear to me, I looked at the Drivers Edge website and they said you can redeem from TYP selections at a $1.00 in earnings = 100 point rate, but if they're not being pooled with my other TYP doesn't have nearly as much value. Can earnings from the Drivers Edge card be converted to TYP and pooled with points from other cards?
Jul 8, 2007, 7:57 pm
#92
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Swissvale, PA
Posts: 34
This has never been clear to me, I looked at the Drivers Edge website and they said you can redeem from TYP selections at a $1.00 in earnings = 100 point rate, but if they're not being pooled with my other TYP doesn't have nearly as much value. Can earnings from the Drivers Edge card be converted to TYP and pooled with points from other cards?
"Citi® Driver's Edge Options cardmembers are eligible to participate in ThankYou Network for the sole purpose of converting Driver's Edge Options rebates to ThankYou Points to redeem for ThankYou Network rewards. You may convert Rebates to ThankYou Points by calling the Driver's Edge customer service unit at 1-800-308-4158. For additional information, see Driver's Edge Options Cardmembers - Important Information About Your Participation in ThankYou Network in our Terms & Conditions."
Jul 8, 2007, 11:09 pm
#93
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LAX-TPE-LAX
Programs: No more status...just doing my best in burning my points/miles.
Posts: 2,003
What is the best deal per TYP
What is the best deal on TYP people have found? So far I have found a $5629 ticket for i think 60k points. To keep it private, please PM me.
Jul 8, 2007, 11:19 pm
#94
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SJC
Programs: AAdvantage Plat., WorldPerks, HH Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 298
From the TYP site FAQ:
"Citi® Driver's Edge Options cardmembers are eligible to participate in ThankYou Network for the sole purpose of converting Driver's Edge Options rebates to ThankYou Points to redeem for ThankYou Network rewards. You may convert Rebates to ThankYou Points by calling the Driver's Edge customer service unit at 1-800-308-4158. For additional information, see Driver's Edge Options Cardmembers - Important Information About Your Participation in ThankYou Network in our Terms & Conditions."
"Citi® Driver's Edge Options cardmembers are eligible to participate in ThankYou Network for the sole purpose of converting Driver's Edge Options rebates to ThankYou Points to redeem for ThankYou Network rewards. You may convert Rebates to ThankYou Points by calling the Driver's Edge customer service unit at 1-800-308-4158. For additional information, see Driver's Edge Options Cardmembers - Important Information About Your Participation in ThankYou Network in our Terms & Conditions."
From their terms and conditions:
Once the Rebates you have converted to ThankYouSM Points have been added to your ThankYou Member Account, you may redeem your ThankYou Points by logging on to the ThankYou Network website at www.thankyounetwork.com, or calling the ThankYou Service Center at 1-877-7REDEEM. Your ThankYou Points expire one year from the date posted to your ThankYou Member Account unless we terminate ThankYou Network , in which case you will have only 90 days from ThankYou Network termination date to redeem all your ThankYou Points. Your Driver's Edge Options Card account must be open and current to be able to convert your Rebates to ThankYou Points.
Jul 9, 2007, 8:30 am
#97
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,574
In any event you cannot earn bonus Thank You points for buying airline tickets on Expedia...
What travel items do not qualify for any ThankYou Points from Expedia.com?
The following travel items will not earn ThankYou Points from Expedia.com: stand-alone rental car, rental car added on as a post-purchase item, activities and services totaling less than $50, stand-alone flights, and flight + rental car packages. Please refer to your Expedia.com® Account Sponsor terms and conditions for further details and updates.
https://www.thankyounetwork.com/faq.jspx
What travel items do not qualify for any ThankYou Points from Expedia.com?
The following travel items will not earn ThankYou Points from Expedia.com: stand-alone rental car, rental car added on as a post-purchase item, activities and services totaling less than $50, stand-alone flights, and flight + rental car packages. Please refer to your Expedia.com® Account Sponsor terms and conditions for further details and updates.
https://www.thankyounetwork.com/faq.jspx
Of course, it makes sense: that's the area where Expedia reaps the greatest profit.
Jul 9, 2007, 11:50 am
#98
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SEA
Posts: 398
Jul 9, 2007, 3:06 pm
#99
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LAX-TPE-LAX
Programs: No more status...just doing my best in burning my points/miles.
Posts: 2,003
Reminder: You can still purchase TYP for 2.5C per point
The increments are in 1000 points ($25) maximum purchase of 30k. It would be a good deal if you can use up your points accordingly.
Jul 9, 2007, 4:29 pm
#100
formerly known as daveland
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NY, NY, USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LTP, Delta Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 2,969
$2,200 on DL (incl $200 of paid taxes/fees), $1,750 on AA ($95 paid taxes/fees). Both on 25K awards.
Jul 9, 2007, 5:56 pm
#101
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: ELP
Programs: AA EXP/LT PLAT, Marriott Titanium/LT PLAT
Posts: 4,120
I think this plan backfired on TYP as everyone is trying to maximize their value on TYP....
"Hell hath no fury than an FT'er scorned"
Even I did it....Burned 235,000 TYP in one week.....
"Hell hath no fury than an FT'er scorned"
Even I did it....Burned 235,000 TYP in one week.....
Jul 9, 2007, 7:56 pm
#103
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SJC
Programs: AAdvantage Plat., WorldPerks, HH Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 298