Fairmont Friends & Family
Nov 19, 2010, 10:49 pm
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Fairmont Friends & Family
Anyone used the NFFR code for Friends & Family rates.
Please advise.
Please advise.
Nov 19, 2010, 11:13 pm
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The code has been around for awhile.. the source is found here
http://www.omers.com/Retirees/Public...RS_retiree.htm
Like Military, Travel Agent Rates, OMERS code requires you to produce ID.. whether they enforce it depends on the hotel.
What is OMERS?
http://www.omers.com/
http://www.omers.com/Retirees/Public...RS_retiree.htm
Like Military, Travel Agent Rates, OMERS code requires you to produce ID.. whether they enforce it depends on the hotel.
What is OMERS?
http://www.omers.com/
Nov 20, 2010, 2:34 am
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Nov 20, 2010, 3:53 am
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When booking the rate said "Friends and Family" and does not want any ID
Nov 20, 2010, 8:34 am
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If you read the article, the article states OMERS "friends and family." Military rates you can also book and does not require ID. I see you're from India.. how's Calcutta nowadays?
Nov 22, 2010, 5:32 pm
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I found the same code at retailmenot. I inquired about the FAF promo going on via facebook (getting FAF discount via contacting fairmont employee on facebook...there's a lengthy post on the topic). Anyway, it was the same price without the facebook hassle. $389 gold signature for $259 in boston. not bad.
Nov 22, 2010, 10:33 pm
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I found the same code at retailmenot. I inquired about the FAF promo going on via facebook (getting FAF discount via contacting fairmont employee on facebook...there's a lengthy post on the topic). Anyway, it was the same price without the facebook hassle. $389 gold signature for $259 in boston. not bad.
Nov 23, 2010, 6:20 am
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My Buddy Young CanuckFlyHigh took the cake though.. He started the NFAF thread that resulted in more than a quarter Million hits.. I'm just trying to keep the ability to book NFAF going.. That's the key, is actually getting a booking NFAF booking that Fairmont will honor a 100% of the time.
Nov 23, 2010, 1:25 pm
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Just so you are all aware, corporate is aware of the leak on the OMERS code, and has notified staff that they will be dealing with the misuse of it. I would stick to the normal process. (Not to mention, the Fairmont employee gets $10 for making the booking for you, which is a nice gesture to them).
Additionally, official word from Fairmont: The FAF internal employee booking system will be extended through 2011!!
Additionally, official word from Fairmont: The FAF internal employee booking system will be extended through 2011!!
Nov 23, 2010, 6:11 pm
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Thanks CFH, that's good news.. Means discounted savings for FTers!.. Mark Canada Day Long Weekend 2011 in your calendar at Banff Springs.. We shall have to tee it up twilight 2 for 1.. Deal on a deal! For fun, I'll bring the Costco Fairmont Golf Gift Card, $80 for $100 cert.. Deal on a deal on a deal!
Nov 24, 2010, 5:29 pm
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I assume its December 31st, 2011.. I've received questions from various FTers about the extension.. It's great that its' official.. Got my 3 week vacation already lined up in Hawaii.
Nov 28, 2010, 2:41 pm
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You are using the Omers Retiree code.. so make sure you've got ID on you. If you need access to similar rates, then contact your Fairmont employee friend to take the risk out of your reservation. CFH reports that Fairmont is clamping down on the code.. so there is a greater risk that the reservation may not be honored.
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Nov 29, 2010, 1:53 pm
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You are using the Omers Retiree code.. so make sure you've got ID on you. If you need access to similar rates, then contact your Fairmont employee friend to take the risk out of your reservation. CFH reports that Fairmont is clamping down on the code.. so there is a greater risk that the reservation may not be honored.