OK - I gave in and ordered the Prestige Pack. What are the best things in the Pack, and are there any tricks to using them?

The President's Club passes are very nice. Save them for delays over an hour.

The space-available upgrades are good, but you are at the bottom rung of the upgrade ladder. So don't be surprised if you can't use them as often as you'd like. Be sure to ask every time. Ask at your originating city, then ask at your connecting city.

The 7,500 miles aren't shabby either!


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Another nice item is the PC discount(it waives the new member fee and saves you $75)

The $99 companion coupon can be a big saver

And the discount coupon can save up to $100.

The 7500 miles by themselves makes the pack worth it, any coupon you use is just gravy.

You made a wise investment, Mikey. I wish I could order one again. Just watch those expiration dates, I believe a few of them vary. They have a way of sneaking up on you.

Thanks for the info. Now I feel better about the hundred bucks I spent on it.

I figure that I might joing the President's club as a lifetime member (not sure yet) and the prestige pack will take the $75 new member fee away, so that would make up for 3/4 of the cost of the entire prestige pack.

Once the pack is ordered, can the companion pass be used the same day - or do you need to wait for the coupon to arrive at your home? Is there a time frame for the miles to be posted into the onepass account?
Thanks for the info.

First post! You've got me hooked. Can someone tell me what this Prestige Pack is, and where to order it? I've combed onepass.com and can't seem to find it. Do I need to have Elite status? Those 7500 miles sound perfect.

Call OnePass at 1-713-952-1630. They are open from 6:30AM through 8PM Central time.

There are two packs, the executive and prestige packs. They are $65 and $100 respectively.

They contain presidents club passes, discount coupons, miles, and some other stuff too.

Oh - I forgot - they are only available to folks who have been OnePass members for less than a year (but it never hurts to ask!)

[This message has been edited by Mikey (edited 10-11-2000).]

Welcome to FlyerTalk, ptpinit!

The following is from an E-mail sent to a new OnePass member:

Take your Continental Airlines OnePass membership to new levels with Privilege Packs.

Privilege Packs introduce you to all the benefits you can gain from your
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CALL (713) 952-1630 TO ORDER YOUR PRIVILEGE PACK
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Privilege Packs are only offered to new OnePass members in their first year
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-Terms and conditions apply and may vary by offer.
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-Allow three to four weeks for processing.

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published adult fare within or between the 48 contiguous United States,
Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean (including Puerto Rico) and Mexico[*] One $99 roundtrip Companion certificate -- valid with any published adult
Coach fare within or between the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska and
Canada (Saturday night stay required)[*] Two one-visit Presidents Club passes[*] Hyatt Hotels & Resorts(r) -- one free night with qualifying stay
(restricted locations)[*] Fiesta Americana -- one 20% discount certificate for stays of three nights
or more at any participating Fiesta Americana or Fiesta Inn[*] Avis -- third weekend day free[*] National Car Rental(r) -- one car-class upgrade[*] Alamo(r) Rent A Car -- one free day's rental of a compact, midsize or
standard car (on rentals of four or more days)[*] Hertz -- CDP Discount Card (valid for 5% off your U.S. Leisure Rate
rentals and preferred rates)[*] Dollar(r) Rent A Car -- one guaranteed upgrade


THE PRESTIGE PACK - VALUES OF UP TO $1,500 FOR ONLY $99.95[*] 7,500 OnePass bonus miles[*] Six one-segment, one-class, space-available upgrades -- valid with any
published adult fare within or between the 48 contiguous United States,
Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean (including Puerto Rico) and Mexico[*] One $99 roundtrip Companion certificate -- valid with any published adult
Coach fare within or between the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska and
Canada (Saturday night stay required)[*] Discount certificate -- save up to $100 on a Continental roundtrip ticket:
-- $25 off a $175-$274 ticket
-- $50 off a $275-$399 ticket
-- $100 off a ticket over $399[*] Presidents Club --
-- two one-visit passes
-- waiver of new-member initiation fee[*] Three-month "InsideFlyer" magazine subscription[*] Crowne Plaza(r) Hotels & Resorts "Passport to Privilege" --
-- buy one night, get a second night free
-- room discounts
-- room upgrades
-- free in-room pay-per-view movies [*] Radisson Hotels Worldwide -- one-class room upgrade[*] Hyatt Hotels & Resorts -- one free night with qualifying stay (restricted
locations)[*] Fiesta Americana --
-- one 20% discount certificate for stays of three nights or more at any
participating Fiesta Americana or Fiesta Inn
-- two certificates for a one-room upgrade[*] Avis -- free upgrade[*] National Car Rental -- one-year membership in the Emerald Club(r)[*] Alamo Rent A Car -- one free day's rental of a compact, midsize or
standard car (on rentals of four or more days)[*] Hertz --
-- CDP Discount Card (valid for 5% off your U.S. Leisure Rate rentals and
preferred rates)
-- 15% off one leisure weekly rental
-- 15% off one leisure weekend rental[*] Dollar Rent A Car -- five upgrade certificates, subject to availability[*] Leather document holder[*] Leather luggage tag

[This message has been edited by MRLIMO (edited 10-11-2000).]

fscher:

The answer is maybe, you should be able to use by calling and booking a flight over the phone, you will however need the coupon when you pick up the tickets at the airport.

The miles seem to post within about a week.