Fairmont President's Club MASTER FAQ
Nov 27, 2013, 10:05 am
#226
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Thanks Jasper for the quick response!
Hmm I guess the question now is, do I think the plat status is worth another stay just to get the status. :-)
I know from my experience some clubs like FPC will upgrade your status even if you are short (Cathay Pacific did this for me last year). I wonder if FPC would do the same, do you think the agents have some leeway in this regard.
Love this forum BTW.
Hmm I guess the question now is, do I think the plat status is worth another stay just to get the status. :-)
I know from my experience some clubs like FPC will upgrade your status even if you are short (Cathay Pacific did this for me last year). I wonder if FPC would do the same, do you think the agents have some leeway in this regard.
Love this forum BTW.
And yes IMO Plat status worth another night if you can find a stay not too expensive and not too fare from where you are (given the fact you will get a free nights + upgrade certs + 100$ certs, if you can stay for 150$ it worth it)
Nov 27, 2013, 12:58 pm
#227
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Thanks Jasper for the quick response!
Hmm I guess the question now is, do I think the plat status is worth another stay just to get the status. :-)
I know from my experience some clubs like FPC will upgrade your status even if you are short (Cathay Pacific did this for me last year). I wonder if FPC would do the same, do you think the agents have some leeway in this regard.
Love this forum BTW.
Hmm I guess the question now is, do I think the plat status is worth another stay just to get the status. :-)
I know from my experience some clubs like FPC will upgrade your status even if you are short (Cathay Pacific did this for me last year). I wonder if FPC would do the same, do you think the agents have some leeway in this regard.
Love this forum BTW.
I wouldn´t expect FPC to give you Platinum status. If you had stayed 29 instead of 30 night, probably yes, but the Plat 5 promo already makes it ridiculously easy to qualify.
IMO the Plat benefits - $100 dining certs, 2 suite upgrade certs and free night cert - make it a no-brainer to qualify.
Nov 27, 2013, 11:43 pm
#228
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Just a quick question, I am currently trying to gain the FPC Plat. status using the 5 night requirement. When I spoke to the agent on the phone she mentioned that I when I booked 2 rooms for a single night that this only counts as 1 night stay. Is that correct or should I actually get credit for two nights?
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
Dec 19, 2013, 10:38 am
#229
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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Hello, noob Fairmont Plat here. Just for a clarification, if I book a standard fairmont room through Amex (to use my AMEX platinum $200 travel credit), I can then call Fairmont to use the free night and/or upgrade certs? Or do I have to book through a PC agent?
Dec 19, 2013, 10:49 am
#230
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Book through Amex and get a confirmation# and call FPC to use your FPC certs. They'll need the confirmation# to bring it up.
Dec 19, 2013, 1:06 pm
#231
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No problem at all. Having a confirmation number will speed up the process, though they should be able to retrieve the booking anyway.
Dec 19, 2013, 2:11 pm
#232
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Thank you both for your quick replies! Gotta use up those 2013 benefits before Feb28th! 
Jan 1, 2014, 9:09 am
#233
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
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dSilver upgrade benefit?
My question is about a new (?) FPC benefit for AP Distinction Silver members:
http://www.fairmont.com/promotions/dsilveraeroplan/
The benefits listed include complimentary upgrade & breakfast! Is this new? If so, does it apply to existing reservations?
http://www.fairmont.com/promotions/dsilveraeroplan/
The benefits listed include complimentary upgrade & breakfast! Is this new? If so, does it apply to existing reservations?
Jan 1, 2014, 10:08 am
#234
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My question is about a new (?) FPC benefit for AP Distinction Silver members:
http://www.fairmont.com/promotions/dsilveraeroplan/
The benefits listed include complimentary upgrade & breakfast! Is this new? If so, does it apply to existing reservations?
http://www.fairmont.com/promotions/dsilveraeroplan/
The benefits listed include complimentary upgrade & breakfast! Is this new? If so, does it apply to existing reservations?
To answer your question: No, not applicable to existing reservations and you need to book a specifi rate in order to receive the benefits.
Jan 1, 2014, 3:40 pm
#235
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Yes, it´s a new benefit. I started a thread here with all the details.
To answer your question: No, not applicable to existing reservations and you need to book a specifi rate in order to receive the benefits.
To answer your question: No, not applicable to existing reservations and you need to book a specifi rate in order to receive the benefits.
Jan 1, 2014, 3:57 pm
#236
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No. All Distinction members get this benefit - see the thread I started.
Jan 1, 2014, 6:50 pm
#237
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Jan 12, 2014, 3:10 am
#238
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Can I use my Free Suite Cert for a friend, against a booking in their name?
Jan 12, 2014, 5:27 am
#239
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Jan 12, 2014, 9:01 am
#240
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There is a new feature top of the web page when you log into your certificates page. You can try transferring the certificate to your friend, and see what happens. YMMV.