Fairmont Chase Signature Card
Sep 18, 2014, 6:03 pm
#916
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: CA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, FPC Premier, UA Silver, Hyatt Explorist, SPG Gold
Posts: 187
Hello everybody,
I am thinking of getting this card. I am currently FPC Premier, but will NOT be able to keep the status as I only have 3 nights this year and no foreseeable Fairmont stays before the end of the yr.
I have a few questions:
- My stay-based Premier status will expire on Feb 28, 2015. Is this correct?
- If I get this card now and meet the spending requirement, I will receive automatic Premier membership for next year (March 2015-Feb 2016). But since at the time of CC application I am already a Premier member, will I get the Gold Floor certs/extra dining certs at the same time as my 2 night certs? Or will eligibility for Gold Floor/Extra Dining certs be determined on March 1, 2015, at which time my stay-based Premier status will have already expired.
Hope my question isn't too confusing!
Edit: Based on my reading of the T&Cs, if I signed up for the card now and met the spend requirement, my 2 night free certs AND Gold Floor Cert AND Extra dining certs will be added to my FPC account 4-6 weeks from account opening. Then, on March 1, 2015, I will get the standard Premier cert package (3rd night free, suite upgrade etc etc.). Is this correct or does anyone have firsthand experience with a similar situation?
I am thinking of getting this card. I am currently FPC Premier, but will NOT be able to keep the status as I only have 3 nights this year and no foreseeable Fairmont stays before the end of the yr.
I have a few questions:
- My stay-based Premier status will expire on Feb 28, 2015. Is this correct?
- If I get this card now and meet the spending requirement, I will receive automatic Premier membership for next year (March 2015-Feb 2016). But since at the time of CC application I am already a Premier member, will I get the Gold Floor certs/extra dining certs at the same time as my 2 night certs? Or will eligibility for Gold Floor/Extra Dining certs be determined on March 1, 2015, at which time my stay-based Premier status will have already expired.
Hope my question isn't too confusing!
Edit: Based on my reading of the T&Cs, if I signed up for the card now and met the spend requirement, my 2 night free certs AND Gold Floor Cert AND Extra dining certs will be added to my FPC account 4-6 weeks from account opening. Then, on March 1, 2015, I will get the standard Premier cert package (3rd night free, suite upgrade etc etc.). Is this correct or does anyone have firsthand experience with a similar situation?
Last edited by cdmca; Sep 18, 2014 at 6:18 pm Reason: clarification
Sep 21, 2014, 11:25 pm
#917
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,704
Just got the card a month ago. 2 questions:
1. Premier status (and the upgrades/certs) that comes with the card expires Feb 28, 2015. Would the card give me another year of Premier status (and the upgrades/certs that come with that status) at that point?
2. How to redeem gift card with points?
1. Premier status (and the upgrades/certs) that comes with the card expires Feb 28, 2015. Would the card give me another year of Premier status (and the upgrades/certs that come with that status) at that point?
2. How to redeem gift card with points?
Sep 22, 2014, 8:05 am
#918
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,704
Another Q: are the dining certificates usable at Raffles hotels? I'm guessing no, but just want to make sure.
Sep 22, 2014, 10:27 am
#919
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: saint augustine, FL USA
Posts: 463
My wife and I both have 2 free CC nts, and know you can't use your 2 free nts for consecutive nts at the Plaza. We are planning on using one of mine then one of hers, then mine, then hers... should work for 4 consecutive nts, right? Thanks
Sep 22, 2014, 10:29 am
#920
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 343
Good luck getting 4 nights open. May have to book a year in advance.
Sep 22, 2014, 12:01 pm
#921
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: Air Canada, BA Executive Club, Accor / Fairmont Platinum, SPG Gold, Marriott
Posts: 113
Sep 22, 2014, 12:29 pm
#922
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
Programs: AC Super Elite, Radisson Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 11,874
Just got the card a month ago. 2 questions:
1. Premier status (and the upgrades/certs) that comes with the card expires Feb 28, 2015. Would the card give me another year of Premier status (and the upgrades/certs that come with that status) at that point?
2. How to redeem gift card with points?
1. Premier status (and the upgrades/certs) that comes with the card expires Feb 28, 2015. Would the card give me another year of Premier status (and the upgrades/certs that come with that status) at that point?
2. How to redeem gift card with points?
2. Not sure what your question is. You can redeem points earnt from the CC for Fairmont gift cards.
Sep 22, 2014, 1:42 pm
#923
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: CA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, FPC Premier, UA Silver, Hyatt Explorist, SPG Gold
Posts: 187
Hello everybody,
I am thinking of getting this card. I am currently FPC Premier, but will NOT be able to keep the status as I only have 3 nights this year and no foreseeable Fairmont stays before the end of the yr.
I have a few questions:
- My stay-based Premier status will expire on Feb 28, 2015. Is this correct?
- If I get this card now and meet the spending requirement, I will receive automatic Premier membership for next year (March 2015-Feb 2016). But since at the time of CC application I am already a Premier member, will I get the Gold Floor certs/extra dining certs at the same time as my 2 night certs? Or will eligibility for Gold Floor/Extra Dining certs be determined on March 1, 2015, at which time my stay-based Premier status will have already expired.
I am thinking of getting this card. I am currently FPC Premier, but will NOT be able to keep the status as I only have 3 nights this year and no foreseeable Fairmont stays before the end of the yr.
I have a few questions:
- My stay-based Premier status will expire on Feb 28, 2015. Is this correct?
- If I get this card now and meet the spending requirement, I will receive automatic Premier membership for next year (March 2015-Feb 2016). But since at the time of CC application I am already a Premier member, will I get the Gold Floor certs/extra dining certs at the same time as my 2 night certs? Or will eligibility for Gold Floor/Extra Dining certs be determined on March 1, 2015, at which time my stay-based Premier status will have already expired.
Sep 22, 2014, 1:49 pm
#924
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
Programs: AC Super Elite, Radisson Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 11,874
Hello everybody,
I am thinking of getting this card. I am currently FPC Premier, but will NOT be able to keep the status as I only have 3 nights this year and no foreseeable Fairmont stays before the end of the yr.
I have a few questions:
- My stay-based Premier status will expire on Feb 28, 2015. Is this correct?
- If I get this card now and meet the spending requirement, I will receive automatic Premier membership for next year (March 2015-Feb 2016). But since at the time of CC application I am already a Premier member, will I get the Gold Floor certs/extra dining certs at the same time as my 2 night certs? Or will eligibility for Gold Floor/Extra Dining certs be determined on March 1, 2015, at which time my stay-based Premier status will have already expired.
Hope my question isn't too confusing!
Edit: Based on my reading of the T&Cs, if I signed up for the card now and met the spend requirement, my 2 night free certs AND Gold Floor Cert AND Extra dining certs will be added to my FPC account 4-6 weeks from account opening. Then, on March 1, 2015, I will get the standard Premier cert package (3rd night free, suite upgrade etc etc.). Is this correct or does anyone have firsthand experience with a similar situation?
I am thinking of getting this card. I am currently FPC Premier, but will NOT be able to keep the status as I only have 3 nights this year and no foreseeable Fairmont stays before the end of the yr.
I have a few questions:
- My stay-based Premier status will expire on Feb 28, 2015. Is this correct?
- If I get this card now and meet the spending requirement, I will receive automatic Premier membership for next year (March 2015-Feb 2016). But since at the time of CC application I am already a Premier member, will I get the Gold Floor certs/extra dining certs at the same time as my 2 night certs? Or will eligibility for Gold Floor/Extra Dining certs be determined on March 1, 2015, at which time my stay-based Premier status will have already expired.
Hope my question isn't too confusing!
Edit: Based on my reading of the T&Cs, if I signed up for the card now and met the spend requirement, my 2 night free certs AND Gold Floor Cert AND Extra dining certs will be added to my FPC account 4-6 weeks from account opening. Then, on March 1, 2015, I will get the standard Premier cert package (3rd night free, suite upgrade etc etc.). Is this correct or does anyone have firsthand experience with a similar situation?
If you apply now, you should get the Gold upgrade cert and additional dining certs since you already have status.
In March 2015 you'd get the regular Premier package.
Receiving the Gold upgrade cert in the future would depend on the number of stays/nights in the prior year.
Sep 22, 2014, 6:41 pm
#925
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: CA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, FPC Premier, UA Silver, Hyatt Explorist, SPG Gold
Posts: 187
I believe your understanding is correct.
If you apply now, you should get the Gold upgrade cert and additional dining certs since you already have status.
In March 2015 you'd get the regular Premier package.
Receiving the Gold upgrade cert in the future would depend on the number of stays/nights in the prior year.
If you apply now, you should get the Gold upgrade cert and additional dining certs since you already have status.
In March 2015 you'd get the regular Premier package.
Receiving the Gold upgrade cert in the future would depend on the number of stays/nights in the prior year.
Sep 22, 2014, 8:11 pm
#926
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,704
Oct 14, 2014, 5:30 pm
#928
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: L.A.
Programs: WN A-list & CP, Delta GM
Posts: 448
Fixed point flight redemption ending 11/15/14
Got an email today from Chase directing me to their secure message system:
Looks like the little known feature of this rewards program - fixed point flight redemption will be no more as of 11/15/14.
Looks like the little known feature of this rewards program - fixed point flight redemption will be no more as of 11/15/14.
Dear Valued Fairmont Visa Signature® Cardmember,
We want to let you know about some upcoming changes to your rewards program.
Round trip ticket redemption booked by phone:
•You can continue to use your points for travel with no blackout dates.
•After November 15, 2014, all travel redemptions will be based on the actual cost. For example, 25,000 points will be required for a $250 ticket. You will no longer be able to redeem points for airline tickets, based on a fixed amount of points.
Charity donations:
•Points redemption for charitable donations will no longer be available after November 15, 2014.
Click here to see your latest Rewards Program Rules and Regulations.
As always, thanks for being our customer. We appreciate your business and your loyalty.
We want to let you know about some upcoming changes to your rewards program.
Round trip ticket redemption booked by phone:
•You can continue to use your points for travel with no blackout dates.
•After November 15, 2014, all travel redemptions will be based on the actual cost. For example, 25,000 points will be required for a $250 ticket. You will no longer be able to redeem points for airline tickets, based on a fixed amount of points.
Charity donations:
•Points redemption for charitable donations will no longer be available after November 15, 2014.
Click here to see your latest Rewards Program Rules and Regulations.
As always, thanks for being our customer. We appreciate your business and your loyalty.
Oct 14, 2014, 7:57 pm
#929
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,062
I had never heard of the fixed point redemption and saw the last post. I just tried to call and they didn't seem to know about it either. Basically quoted the $1 for every 100 points. Same as redeeming for gift cards. Has anyone had success with a fixed point redemption? The terms and conditions are very vague.
Oct 14, 2014, 8:30 pm
#930
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
Programs: AC Super Elite, Radisson Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 11,874
I had never heard of the fixed point redemption and saw the last post. I just tried to call and they didn't seem to know about it either. Basically quoted the $1 for every 100 points. Same as redeeming for gift cards. Has anyone had success with a fixed point redemption? The terms and conditions are very vague.