GM Mastercard Now has Travel Awards
Apr 14, 2000, 9:56 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Santa Cruz, CA USA
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GM Mastercard Now has Travel Awards
The GM Mastercard allows you to earn credits at a rate of 5% of all purchases. Until now you could redeem the credits only on the purchase of a GM car or truck. Now they have extended it to a number of travel awards, including discounts on AA and stays at Marriott and Ritz Carlton.
Information is at http://www.gmcard.com
Information is at http://www.gmcard.com
Apr 15, 2000, 7:27 am
#2
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
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I think someone mentioned that the earning rate is only 5% when used for GM vehicles and it is less when used for travel and other items ...
Apr 15, 2000, 6:08 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: leawood,ks,usa, dl lifetime gold,,aa lifetime gold,hyattplatinum
Posts: 211
I CHECKED THE WEBSITE, AND THERE APPEARS TO BE NO "DISCOUNT" FROM THE 5% FOR MOST OF THE ITEMS!!!!!
Information is at http://www.gmcard.com [/B][/QUOTE]
Information is at http://www.gmcard.com [/B][/QUOTE]
Apr 15, 2000, 9:41 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: New York City
Posts: 201
I just got an invitation brochure
It *mentions* other awards with no details whatsoever - unlike GM vehicles - and gives the impression they're still "working on defining them". I wouldn't count on 5% being there for AA etc...
It *mentions* other awards with no details whatsoever - unlike GM vehicles - and gives the impression they're still "working on defining them". I wouldn't count on 5% being there for AA etc...
Apr 16, 2000, 1:34 pm
#5
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Here's the offer on American - redeem $50 in GM card earnings (at 5% you would need to put $1000 on the card) and get an AA coupon, valid for up to 4 persons, worth -
$25 each off a ticket of $150-249 OR
$50 each off a ticket of $250-349 OR
$75 each off a ticket of $350-499 OR
$100 each of a ticket of $500 or more
So I guess it's just a matter of what you think such a coupon is worth. Obviously, it depends on how you use it.
$25 each off a ticket of $150-249 OR
$50 each off a ticket of $250-349 OR
$75 each off a ticket of $350-499 OR
$100 each of a ticket of $500 or more
So I guess it's just a matter of what you think such a coupon is worth. Obviously, it depends on how you use it.
Apr 16, 2000, 1:35 pm
#6
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: This year we're going to the BAFTAs!
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Looks like they updated the info:
(more at: http://www.gmcard.com/generic/a_indexnvredeem.html )
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The GM Card is proud to announce a special new airfare offer for our Cardmembers through American Airlines. Redeem $50 in GM Card Earnings and receive:
* A $25 discount on domestic flights within the 48 contiguous United States, Mexico, and Hawaii on fares from $150 to $249 - or
* A $50 discount on domestic flights within the 48 contiguous United States, Mexico, and Hawaii on fares from $250 to $349 or on flights to Europe on fares from $300 to $399 - or
* A $75 discount on domestic flights within the 48 contiguous United States, Mexico, and Hawaii on fares from $350 to $499 or on flights to Europe on fares from $400 to $499 - or
* A $100 discount on domestic flights within the 48 contiguous United States, Mexico, Hawaii or on flights to Europe on fares $500 and up.
This special offer is good for up to four tickets per reservation.
Once you redeem your GM Card Earnings, you will receive a confirmation letter within 7-10 business days. This confirmation letter will contain an authorization code. Provide this authorization code to American Airlines when making your reservation. If you would like to obtain general information on American Airlines travel destinations, departure times, or fare information, please call American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790.
Terms and Conditions:
A 14-day advance purchase is necessary and Saturday night stay is required. Other restrictions and blackout dates apply. This offer is good for one reservation of up to four tickets and is non-transferable and non-returnable. This offer is valid for twelve months from the date of issue. Offer expires December 31, 2001.
(more at: http://www.gmcard.com/generic/a_indexnvredeem.html )
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The GM Card is proud to announce a special new airfare offer for our Cardmembers through American Airlines. Redeem $50 in GM Card Earnings and receive:
* A $25 discount on domestic flights within the 48 contiguous United States, Mexico, and Hawaii on fares from $150 to $249 - or
* A $50 discount on domestic flights within the 48 contiguous United States, Mexico, and Hawaii on fares from $250 to $349 or on flights to Europe on fares from $300 to $399 - or
* A $75 discount on domestic flights within the 48 contiguous United States, Mexico, and Hawaii on fares from $350 to $499 or on flights to Europe on fares from $400 to $499 - or
* A $100 discount on domestic flights within the 48 contiguous United States, Mexico, Hawaii or on flights to Europe on fares $500 and up.
This special offer is good for up to four tickets per reservation.
Once you redeem your GM Card Earnings, you will receive a confirmation letter within 7-10 business days. This confirmation letter will contain an authorization code. Provide this authorization code to American Airlines when making your reservation. If you would like to obtain general information on American Airlines travel destinations, departure times, or fare information, please call American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790.
Terms and Conditions:
A 14-day advance purchase is necessary and Saturday night stay is required. Other restrictions and blackout dates apply. This offer is good for one reservation of up to four tickets and is non-transferable and non-returnable. This offer is valid for twelve months from the date of issue. Offer expires December 31, 2001.
Apr 16, 2000, 4:25 pm
#8
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Cambridge, MA 02138
Posts: 2,103
Actually, this information was posted a number of weeks ago. So previous thread/discussion on this at:
see: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/002503.html
see: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/002503.html
Apr 19, 2000, 8:06 pm
#10
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Oak Park, IL
Programs: AA 2 MM LIfetime Platinum, SPG Platinum, Hilton Silver, BA
Posts: 3,585
The discount for AA is the same as the discount in the Entertainment book for NW and CO which AA will match - and that's with an Entertainment book code number. One purchase - unlimited uses of the coupon. They have to do better than that. A Starpoints card is a far better deal. $1000 translates into 1000 miles.
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