FPC AmEx Fast Track Question
Nov 20, 2015, 7:41 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: SPG Platinum, FPC Platinum, Marriott/Ritz-Carlton Platinum Elite, Accor Platinum, AC SE, MPC SL
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FPC AmEx Fast Track Question
Hey FTers,
I have read conflicting reports that the 5 nights AmEx Plat fast track is only valid if booked with the Plat card. Is this true? I've read conflicting reports.
I also have the gold card which would translate to more points if I booked my hotels with it. I was planning to book 5 Fairmont nights with the gold.
Does this qualify for fast track? Thanks.
I have read conflicting reports that the 5 nights AmEx Plat fast track is only valid if booked with the Plat card. Is this true? I've read conflicting reports.
I also have the gold card which would translate to more points if I booked my hotels with it. I was planning to book 5 Fairmont nights with the gold.
Does this qualify for fast track? Thanks.
Nov 20, 2015, 8:28 am
#2
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: YVR
Programs: Accor Platinum,Aeroplan,BA,Marriot Rewards, Alaska Airlines, Amex Platinum, SPG
Posts: 190
It is supposed to be paid with you plat, so I wouldn't chance it for a few extra points. You will get 1000 extra points per night anyway for aeroplan or whatever airline you choose using platinum.
Nov 20, 2015, 10:14 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,768
Hey FTers,
I have read conflicting reports that the 5 nights AmEx Plat fast track is only valid if booked with the Plat card. Is this true? I've read conflicting reports.
I also have the gold card which would translate to more points if I booked my hotels with it. I was planning to book 5 Fairmont nights with the gold.
Does this qualify for fast track? Thanks.
I have read conflicting reports that the 5 nights AmEx Plat fast track is only valid if booked with the Plat card. Is this true? I've read conflicting reports.
I also have the gold card which would translate to more points if I booked my hotels with it. I was planning to book 5 Fairmont nights with the gold.
Does this qualify for fast track? Thanks.
Nov 20, 2015, 10:29 am
#4
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: SPG Platinum, FPC Platinum, Marriott/Ritz-Carlton Platinum Elite, Accor Platinum, AC SE, MPC SL
Posts: 450
Thanks, everyone!
Nov 20, 2015, 11:01 am
#5
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E50K (*G) WS Gold | SPG/Fairmont Plat Hilton/Hyatt Diamond Marriott Silver | National Exec Elite
Posts: 19,284
I've never used my Amex Plat for this. Always my Amex corp card, never an issue.
Nov 21, 2015, 1:38 pm
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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FPC AmEx Fast Track Question
Do you also have to book directly at Fairmont.com or third-party booking is fine?
Nov 21, 2015, 2:31 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: Accor ALL Diamond, AC Aeroplan 25K, Nexus/GE
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Those terms say...
To receive a stay credit or room night credit, reservation must be booked on qualifying rates. Qualifying rates are determined by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and can be deemed non-qualifying at any given time,without prior notice. Travel industry rates (including, but not limited to airline crew rates, travel agent rates and tour group escort rates) will not be considered qualifying rates toward member status. Certificates are not eligible for redemption on travel-industry rates, airline crew rates, travel agent rates, tour group escort stays, packages and promotions. Complimentary or barter room stays or any stays booked through online channels where the brand is unknown at the time of purchase (including but not limited to Priceline.com, Hotwire.com) are considered as not qualifying and will not be eligible for credit.
Nov 21, 2015, 2:45 pm
#8
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FPC AmEx Fast Track Question
Thanks for the info. I usually book through AmEx travel and looks like they will qualify in this instance.
Booking SPG through AmEx travel is a non-qualifying stay for points accumulation, for example. Learned this the hard way. But I still get the platinum benefits.
Booking SPG through AmEx travel is a non-qualifying stay for points accumulation, for example. Learned this the hard way. But I still get the platinum benefits.