Unbelievable: fairmont refuse to honor platinum for 2018. Downgrade
Feb 18, 2018, 4:16 pm
#16
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: トロント
Programs: IHG Gold
Posts: 4,820
I can confirm I got that email. I remember it well as one more devalued in the Amex platinum card.
Feb 18, 2018, 5:00 pm
#17
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: Accor ALL Diamond, AC Aeroplan 25K, Nexus/GE
Posts: 2,733
I never knew there were products that provided free FPC Plat status. Are there other travel benefits that are provided through such banking arrangements?
Feb 18, 2018, 6:37 pm
#18
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 324
It's not free plat, it's a fast track to plat similar to the Visa card that was discontinued.
Feb 18, 2018, 6:56 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: Accor ALL Diamond, AC Aeroplan 25K, Nexus/GE
Posts: 2,733
Feb 18, 2018, 7:47 pm
#20
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
That may well be the rub. If that is the case, this is an issue between OP and his private banker. Again, has nothing to do with Fairmont.
Feb 19, 2018, 11:25 am
#21
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kan@da
Programs: Anything with sweet spots
Posts: 1,790
I am interested in this since I too got Fairmont plat from private bank for the last several years, I manually changed the code to PLAT5 in 2017 (in the summer i believe) thinking the agreement with the bank would expire perhaps. I stayed more than the 5 required nights in 2017 so should still get Platinum for this year, if the change was registered properly.
Feb 21, 2018, 2:06 pm
#22
Formerly known as newbie elite
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: YUL
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Platinum, AC50K
Posts: 2,927
Scotia through Inspire program. Did not find much online except this (not who I deal with personally just mentions the status)
https://michaelsanborn.ca/content/uploads/Inspire.pdf
https://michaelsanborn.ca/content/uploads/Inspire.pdf
Feb 21, 2018, 6:44 pm
#23
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
Programs: AC Super Elite, Radisson Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 11,874
Scotia through Inspire program. Did not find much online except this (not who I deal with personally just mentions the status)
https://michaelsanborn.ca/content/uploads/Inspire.pdf
https://michaelsanborn.ca/content/uploads/Inspire.pdf
Afaik Cdn Amex Centurion cardholders also used to received comp. FPC Platinum status.
I wouldn't be surprised if a few other banks offered it to their top customers as well.
Feb 21, 2018, 6:59 pm
#24
Formerly known as newbie elite
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: YUL
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Platinum, AC50K
Posts: 2,927
Not even sure it exists anymore, I got a mailing about it 4-5 years ago and took advantage of it. Will probably check in the future what/if they have replaced it with but this stuff changes frequently with reorgs and other things large corporations love to do! 
Feb 27, 2018, 5:47 pm
#25
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 297
This is what we got in Jan and we stayed 5 nights and we have the personal plat Amex Canada.
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A wonderful way to start the year. Learn more View online
RESERVATIONS
DESTINATIONS
LOYALTY
Status: PLATINUMMemDeGreetings and Happy New Year!
A new year brings the anticipation of fresh starts and exciting changes. At Fairmont President’s Club, we are looking forward to our upcoming integration with Le Club AccorHotels, an award-winning loyalty program with a remarkable collection of luxury brands.
We are pleased to inform you that your 2018 status in Fairmont President’s Club will be Platinum. More details will follow in March when your 2018 e-certificates are posted to your online profile.
Your Fairmont President’s Club membership will continue until July 1, 2018. On July 2, 2018 you will receive a Platinum membership with Le Club AccorHotels, the most elite tier in the program.
As a gesture of our gratitude for your loyalty through this transition, you will be eligible to receive as a bonus another full set of Fairmont President’s Club e-certificates in July. This will be in addition to the e-certificates you receive in March.* All you need to do is have two qualifying stays with Fairmont, Raffles or Swissôtel between January 1 and July 1, 2018.
More information about Le Club AccorHotels and the changes to your membership can be found at our Fairmont President’s Club Members’ Integration Website. As always, you are welcome to email us at [email protected] or call us with your enquiries at 1 877 232 7070(North America) or +1 506 877 3093 (International).
Thank you for your loyalty as a Platinum member of Fairmont President’s Club. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon.
Sharon Cohen
Vice President
Fairmont Brand
Isabelle Birem
Senior Vice President, Loyalty
AccorHotelsFairmont Hotels & Resorts
fairmont.com/fpc
Sign in to Fairmont President’s Club to update your profile.* To receive a bonus set of e-certificates, two stays must be actualized between January 1 and July 1, 2018 on qualifying rates with Fairmont, Raffles, and/or Swissotel. Qualifying rates are determined by Fairmont in its sole discretion 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) or other deeply discounted rates will not be considered qualifying rates toward member status. Complimentary or barter room stays or any stays booked through any third party online travel channel website (including, but not limited to: HotelTonight.com, Booking.com, Rocketmiles.com, Priceline.com, Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Hotwire.com, Lastminute.com, Travelocity.com, Orbitz.com, Travelweb.com) are considered as not qualifying and will not be eligible for credit.
Bonus e-certificates will not be granted to members who achieve a higher tier status between March 1 – July 1, 2018. These members will receive the certificates associated with their higher tier status. For example, if a Premier member’s status changes on April 15 to Platinum, they will immediately receive their new Platinum tier certificates. They will not receive any additional certificates in July.
Bonus e-certificates will be appended to online profiles on/after July 2, 2018. Please allow 7 – 10 days for them to appear on your account.
Standard certificate terms and conditions apply. For complete Terms & Conditions please visit fairmont.com/fpc/terms-and-conditions.
A wonderful way to start the year. Learn more View online
RESERVATIONS
DESTINATIONS
LOYALTY
Status: PLATINUMMemDeGreetings and Happy New Year!A new year brings the anticipation of fresh starts and exciting changes. At Fairmont President’s Club, we are looking forward to our upcoming integration with Le Club AccorHotels, an award-winning loyalty program with a remarkable collection of luxury brands.
We are pleased to inform you that your 2018 status in Fairmont President’s Club will be Platinum. More details will follow in March when your 2018 e-certificates are posted to your online profile.
Your Fairmont President’s Club membership will continue until July 1, 2018. On July 2, 2018 you will receive a Platinum membership with Le Club AccorHotels, the most elite tier in the program.
As a gesture of our gratitude for your loyalty through this transition, you will be eligible to receive as a bonus another full set of Fairmont President’s Club e-certificates in July. This will be in addition to the e-certificates you receive in March.* All you need to do is have two qualifying stays with Fairmont, Raffles or Swissôtel between January 1 and July 1, 2018.
More information about Le Club AccorHotels and the changes to your membership can be found at our Fairmont President’s Club Members’ Integration Website. As always, you are welcome to email us at [email protected] or call us with your enquiries at 1 877 232 7070(North America) or +1 506 877 3093 (International).
Thank you for your loyalty as a Platinum member of Fairmont President’s Club. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon.
Sharon CohenVice President
Fairmont Brand
Isabelle BiremSenior Vice President, Loyalty
AccorHotelsFairmont Hotels & Resorts
Sign in to Fairmont President’s Club to update your profile.* To receive a bonus set of e-certificates, two stays must be actualized between January 1 and July 1, 2018 on qualifying rates with Fairmont, Raffles, and/or Swissotel. Qualifying rates are determined by Fairmont in its sole discretion 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) or other deeply discounted rates will not be considered qualifying rates toward member status. Complimentary or barter room stays or any stays booked through any third party online travel channel website (including, but not limited to: HotelTonight.com, Booking.com, Rocketmiles.com, Priceline.com, Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Hotwire.com, Lastminute.com, Travelocity.com, Orbitz.com, Travelweb.com) are considered as not qualifying and will not be eligible for credit.
Bonus e-certificates will not be granted to members who achieve a higher tier status between March 1 – July 1, 2018. These members will receive the certificates associated with their higher tier status. For example, if a Premier member’s status changes on April 15 to Platinum, they will immediately receive their new Platinum tier certificates. They will not receive any additional certificates in July.
Bonus e-certificates will be appended to online profiles on/after July 2, 2018. Please allow 7 – 10 days for them to appear on your account.
Standard certificate terms and conditions apply. For complete Terms & Conditions please visit fairmont.com/fpc/terms-and-conditions.
Mar 4, 2018, 8:22 am
#26
Formerly known as newbie elite
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: YUL
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Platinum, AC50K
Posts: 2,927
I am in the same boat, switched my code in Jan 17 from private banking code to PLAT5, change was accepted (box was greyed out with stars) and I have the required nights.
Have been downgraded to Club (even though I have at least 10 nights in 2017 which should make me Premier), even though I could select my 2 benefits on March 1st ($100 cert still in account) and my status said Plat on March 1st 2018.
EDIT: Everything got sorted out by the [email protected] desk. They had issues with the PLAT5 code being registered. So they CAN fix it OP, I would chase it if I were you. I had more than the 5 required nights however and spent a fair bit of change in their bars last year may have something to do with it!
Have been downgraded to Club (even though I have at least 10 nights in 2017 which should make me Premier), even though I could select my 2 benefits on March 1st ($100 cert still in account) and my status said Plat on March 1st 2018.
EDIT: Everything got sorted out by the [email protected] desk. They had issues with the PLAT5 code being registered. So they CAN fix it OP, I would chase it if I were you. I had more than the 5 required nights however and spent a fair bit of change in their bars last year may have something to do with it!
Last edited by Admiral Ackbar; Mar 5, 2018 at 7:43 pm