Fairmont President's Club MASTER FAQ
#76
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Join Date: May 2009
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I´ve listed sme fasttrack options in the master promo thread, the Air Canada fast track offer definitely is still available, not sure about the status of the other promos.
#77
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
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The upfront and annual fees are pretty hefty.. for a frequent traveller, it may be worth it..
#78
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: United 1P; Delta GM; SP Gold; AS MVPG; FPC Premier
Posts: 110
Thanks for the info. Also, IIRC, I've seen the "early qualification" benefit discussed with respect to Platinum status, but I don't recall seeing any discussion about this with respecet to qualifying for premier status. Does the early qualification apply to attaining premier status as well? Thanks a lot.
#79
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Thanks for the info. Also, IIRC, I've seen the "early qualification" benefit discussed with respect to Platinum status, but I don't recall seeing any discussion about this with respecet to qualifying for premier status. Does the early qualification apply to attaining premier status as well? Thanks a lot.
#80
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: United 1P; Delta GM; SP Gold; AS MVPG; FPC Premier
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#81
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Sorry-that question got wrapped up into the fasttrack to platinum question and maybe I used the wrong term as well. By early qualification I didn't mean a shortened criteria for qualification. I meant do you get the perks and the certificates for 2 years (both the year in which you actually qualify and also the following calender year in which the status is good for)? I saw a recent post where someone who just qualified for plat got a set of certs that had to be used by february 2012 (or something like that) and was also expecting to get a set of certs to be used by feb 2013. Does that happen for premier as well or only for platinum?
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When early qualification (earn status before Sept. 30 and get status immediately for the rest of the membership year and the following membership year) was listed on the FPC website it was both applicable to members both going from basic to Premier and from Basic/Premier to Platinum.
As the benefit is no longer officially listed, but still seems to exist, I assume the answer is yes.
However, I´m not sure they hand out early qualification this late in the year, the Sept. 30 deadline doesn´t seem to exist anymore based on other FTer´s experience getting the certs in Oct. as well, but this doesn´t mean there´s no deadline at all.
I´d probably just call FPC and ask whether they´d be kind enough to bump you up to Premier.
#82
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Sorry-that question got wrapped up into the fasttrack to platinum question and maybe I used the wrong term as well. By early qualification I didn't mean a shortened criteria for qualification. I meant do you get the perks and the certificates for 2 years (both the year in which you actually qualify and also the following calender year in which the status is good for)? I saw a recent post where someone who just qualified for plat got a set of certs that had to be used by february 2012 (or something like that) and was also expecting to get a set of certs to be used by feb 2013. Does that happen for premier as well or only for platinum?
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#83
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Quebec and Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*E50, SPG/Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,917
Is there a difference between :
- book online and call the hotel after to apply upgrade certificate
or
- call the hotel and book the room with the upgrade at the same time ?
I was thinking, maybe if you have already book a non-refundable fare, the hotel won't have to negociate anything (ie : just giving a 10$ higher room with a room-upgrade cert or the cheapest suite with a suite-upgrade cert).
Any idea ?
Thanks
- book online and call the hotel after to apply upgrade certificate
or
- call the hotel and book the room with the upgrade at the same time ?
I was thinking, maybe if you have already book a non-refundable fare, the hotel won't have to negociate anything (ie : just giving a 10$ higher room with a room-upgrade cert or the cheapest suite with a suite-upgrade cert).
Any idea ?
Thanks
#84
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Is there a difference between :
- book online and call the hotel after to apply upgrade certificate
or
- call the hotel and book the room with the upgrade at the same time ?
I was thinking, maybe if you have already book a non-refundable fare, the hotel won't have to negociate anything (ie : just giving a 10$ higher room with a room-upgrade cert or the cheapest suite with a suite-upgrade cert).
Any idea ?
Thanks
- book online and call the hotel after to apply upgrade certificate
or
- call the hotel and book the room with the upgrade at the same time ?
I was thinking, maybe if you have already book a non-refundable fare, the hotel won't have to negociate anything (ie : just giving a 10$ higher room with a room-upgrade cert or the cheapest suite with a suite-upgrade cert).
Any idea ?
Thanks
Normally with third parties I only book refundable rates, in case something goes wrong..
Fairmont is strict and fair on upgrades.. if its not available or is nights booked is limited access, it will not be applied.. if it is available and qualified, Fairmont will honor and confirm a guaranteed upgrade based on T&Cs..
#85
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Canada
Programs: Hhonors Diamond, Fairmont Platinum
Posts: 371
As the benefit is no longer officially listed, but still seems to exist, I assume the answer is yes.
However, I´m not sure they hand out early qualification this late in the year, the Sept. 30 deadline doesn´t seem to exist anymore based on other FTer´s experience getting the certs in Oct. as well, but this doesn´t mean there´s no deadline at all.
I´d probably just call FPC and ask whether they´d be kind enough to bump you up to Premier.
However, I´m not sure they hand out early qualification this late in the year, the Sept. 30 deadline doesn´t seem to exist anymore based on other FTer´s experience getting the certs in Oct. as well, but this doesn´t mean there´s no deadline at all.
I´d probably just call FPC and ask whether they´d be kind enough to bump you up to Premier.
#86
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Locations have traditionally been sparse compared to other major hotel chains.. but I'm glad to see that more and more hotels are added to Fairmont each year, and seems like quite a few new hotels are under construction and is slated to come online..
imho, one of the great loyalty building tools Fairmont has is the early qualification for its new members.. Fairmont should keep this feature to earn business from new customers.. Mtlfire is a true life example how early recognition is valuable to gaining new members..
Mtlfire.. glad to hear you're taking a liking to FPC, it is a good program..
imho, one of the great loyalty building tools Fairmont has is the early qualification for its new members.. Fairmont should keep this feature to earn business from new customers.. Mtlfire is a true life example how early recognition is valuable to gaining new members..
Mtlfire.. glad to hear you're taking a liking to FPC, it is a good program..
#87
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 231
HSBC Premier accelerated Premier Level
Just an FYI for US HSBC Premier customers, since US AMEX Plat don't have the accelerated Plat route.
Offer includes: a) complimentary upgrade to next room category, subject to availability at check-in; b) complimentary daily breakfast; c) loyalty component "Get Premier status in 3 stays/6 consecutive nights”
Enrollment
Offer includes: a) complimentary upgrade to next room category, subject to availability at check-in; b) complimentary daily breakfast; c) loyalty component "Get Premier status in 3 stays/6 consecutive nights”
Enrollment
#88
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Just an FYI for US HSBC Premier customers, since US AMEX Plat don't have the accelerated Plat route.
Offer includes: a) complimentary upgrade to next room category, subject to availability at check-in; b) complimentary daily breakfast; c) loyalty component "Get Premier status in 3 stays/6 consecutive nights”
Enrollment
Offer includes: a) complimentary upgrade to next room category, subject to availability at check-in; b) complimentary daily breakfast; c) loyalty component "Get Premier status in 3 stays/6 consecutive nights”
Enrollment
#89
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Just an FYI for US HSBC Premier customers, since US AMEX Plat don't have the accelerated Plat route.
Offer includes: a) complimentary upgrade to next room category, subject to availability at check-in; b) complimentary daily breakfast; c) loyalty component "Get Premier status in 3 stays/6 consecutive nights”
Enrollment
Offer includes: a) complimentary upgrade to next room category, subject to availability at check-in; b) complimentary daily breakfast; c) loyalty component "Get Premier status in 3 stays/6 consecutive nights”
Enrollment
#90
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Sol III
Programs: FPC Plat, SPG Gold, HH Diamond, PC Plt Amb
Posts: 1,329
Just an FYI for US HSBC Premier customers, since US AMEX Plat don't have the accelerated Plat route.
Offer includes: a) complimentary upgrade to next room category, subject to availability at check-in; b) complimentary daily breakfast; c) loyalty component "Get Premier status in 3 stays/6 consecutive nights”
Enrollment
Offer includes: a) complimentary upgrade to next room category, subject to availability at check-in; b) complimentary daily breakfast; c) loyalty component "Get Premier status in 3 stays/6 consecutive nights”
Enrollment
I am AmexPlt in the US and HSBC Premier in Canada. A double loser, that's what I am!