Merrill+ VISA [Consolidated]
Jan 17, 2006 | 10:14 am
#182
Join Date: Sep 2004
Programs: DL (suckered me into) Diamond, ICH Plat RA, SPG Plat
Posts: 162
Originally Posted by boxweaver
I callled Merrill+ for a 3 for 2 deal and was told the hotel I wanted was not participating in the program. I'm getting ready to put this card in the closet.
Anybody have a good LHW experience?
Anybody have a good LHW experience?
May 14, 2006 | 11:33 am
#183
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: SF Eastbay
Programs: AA Plt-Lite 2MM,HH Gld, MR Plat
Posts: 616
Merrill Lynch AA AC Membership?
For anyone who's reached the level 3+ or 2006 and ordered the AA AC membership, how long did it take to activate and receive your membership package?
May 18, 2006 | 11:30 pm
#184
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 12
british airways free companion ticket
Hi...I was wondering if anyone has successfully used the Merill + offer for a free companion transatlantic ticket on british airways. It says its for premium economy and up and should be full fare. Is this a ripoff or do you all think a full fare premium economy ticket is equal to or cheaper than 2 discount economy. I was thinking of flying to india, dubai, or singapore. On the british airways website, its on average $2500 for a premium economy ticket but i have no idea of the fare code. Anyways, just was hoping to hear other people's experiences. Thanks!
May 19, 2006 | 7:24 pm
#185
Flyertalk Posting Legend Moderator: Credit Card Programs, American Express, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Diners Club, Eco Travel, Signatures
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA, IHG & Marriott Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 51,887
The offers requires the purchase of a "W" fare. Here are some BA fares NYC-DXB in August to illustrate:
SHXRCNA BA S Round-Trip 650.00 (USD) Lowest Economy fare
THXRCNA6 BA T Round-Trip 1050.00 (USD) Lowest Premier fare
W2US3 BA W One-Way 962.00 (USD) Lowest W fare
W BA W One-Way 1122.00 (USD) Full W fare
I do not know if the W2US3 fare qualifies for this offer, but it is three times the lowest economy fare. However, the fairer comparison would be "W" versus "T".
dennis
SHXRCNA BA S Round-Trip 650.00 (USD) Lowest Economy fare
THXRCNA6 BA T Round-Trip 1050.00 (USD) Lowest Premier fare
W2US3 BA W One-Way 962.00 (USD) Lowest W fare
W BA W One-Way 1122.00 (USD) Full W fare
I do not know if the W2US3 fare qualifies for this offer, but it is three times the lowest economy fare. However, the fairer comparison would be "W" versus "T".
dennis
May 20, 2006 | 12:44 am
#186
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 12
Originally Posted by mia
The offers requires the purchase of a "W" fare. Here are some BA fares NYC-DXB in August to illustrate:
SHXRCNA BA S Round-Trip 650.00 (USD) Lowest Economy fare
THXRCNA6 BA T Round-Trip 1050.00 (USD) Lowest Premier fare
W2US3 BA W One-Way 962.00 (USD) Lowest W fare
W BA W One-Way 1122.00 (USD) Full W fare
I do not know if the W2US3 fare qualifies for this offer, but it is three times the lowest economy fare. However, the fairer comparison would be "W" versus "T".
dennis
SHXRCNA BA S Round-Trip 650.00 (USD) Lowest Economy fare
THXRCNA6 BA T Round-Trip 1050.00 (USD) Lowest Premier fare
W2US3 BA W One-Way 962.00 (USD) Lowest W fare
W BA W One-Way 1122.00 (USD) Full W fare
I do not know if the W2US3 fare qualifies for this offer, but it is three times the lowest economy fare. However, the fairer comparison would be "W" versus "T".
dennis
May 20, 2006 | 9:59 am
#187
Flyertalk Posting Legend Moderator: Credit Card Programs, American Express, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Diners Club, Eco Travel, Signatures
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA, IHG & Marriott Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 51,887
Originally Posted by mightyme23
you are saying W fares are the cheapest full fare flights eligible for the merrill offer (excluding the W2US3 fare)?
Sorry, I do not know how to see farecodes on ba.com. However, you can see them by using Travelocity or Expedia to research prices. Also, American Airlines' website aa.com will allow one to find fares and purchase tickets on many other carriers including BA, and the farecode is displayed near the end of the booking process if you view the fare rules.
dennis
Last edited by mia; May 20, 2006 at 10:11 am
May 26, 2006 | 9:55 am
#188
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ivory Towers
Programs: DL Plat, HH Diamond, Diners Club, Citi Chairman, AMEX Plat, Merrill+, SPG Gold, Marriott Slvr
Posts: 328
I like the card. However, many of the benefits have been removed over the last year.
It still has no foreign transaction fee. (However, I have a suspicion that this will change. MBNA has been removing this benefit from a few of their cards, e.g. new Quantum cards have a fee). Also, there is a benefit that is not advertised on the ML website:
If you charge $20k+ per year on your ML+, American Airlines will match your status on other airlines up to AAdvantage Platinum.
The only benefit that I think ML+ is missing when compared with Visa Signature is the access to "once in a lifetime events". However, I think that the ML+ compares head-to-head with any Visa Signature product pretty well, if you spend $20k+ on your card.
The only features that it lacks compared to other premium cards are: lost luggage insurance, emergency medical evacuation insurance, and access to special events. However, it is a free card...
It still has no foreign transaction fee. (However, I have a suspicion that this will change. MBNA has been removing this benefit from a few of their cards, e.g. new Quantum cards have a fee). Also, there is a benefit that is not advertised on the ML website:
If you charge $20k+ per year on your ML+, American Airlines will match your status on other airlines up to AAdvantage Platinum.
The only benefit that I think ML+ is missing when compared with Visa Signature is the access to "once in a lifetime events". However, I think that the ML+ compares head-to-head with any Visa Signature product pretty well, if you spend $20k+ on your card.
The only features that it lacks compared to other premium cards are: lost luggage insurance, emergency medical evacuation insurance, and access to special events. However, it is a free card...
Last edited by awake_at_midnight; May 30, 2006 at 4:48 pm
May 30, 2006 | 8:00 pm
#190
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Coconut Creek, FL
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum-3 MM Marriott Lifetime Plat Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 980
Originally Posted by sbc94523
For anyone who's reached the level 3+ or 2006 and ordered the AA AC membership, how long did it take to activate and receive your membership package?
Rob
May 30, 2006 | 9:52 pm
#191
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 9
Originally Posted by robertw477
They are slow! I made level 3. It is up to you to call once you reach level 3 status and request it. Takes 2-3 weeks from tht point. For me they gave me wrong info on the phone telling me to wait for the award catalog and pack. You need to call and request the AC membership to Delta or AA and you dont need the catalog pack for that.
Rob
Rob
Jun 4, 2006 | 1:22 am
#192
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SEA/PDX/PSC
Programs: MR PLT, HLT DIA
Posts: 400
Originally Posted by robertw477
They are slow! I made level 3. It is up to you to call once you reach level 3 status and request it. Takes 2-3 weeks from tht point. For me they gave me wrong info on the phone telling me to wait for the award catalog and pack. You need to call and request the AC membership to Delta or AA and you dont need the catalog pack for that.
Rob
Rob
delta??
Jun 4, 2006 | 1:35 pm
#193
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 52
Originally Posted by ls
delta??
Delta Crown Room membership is the other lounge that you can request (not both Delta and AA) when you reach level 3. However, I have heard that Delta's Admiral Clubs are quite nice though.
