American Express in Finland - 2020 and onward
Jun 22, 2022, 6:10 am
#301
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,957
I just did a benefits check and for me its a tight squueze to get my moneys worth, I will check a few months and if needed up my lounge visits to make sure I win 😁😁😁
But I wont charge anything other then trips on amex and I will check to see if the ay MC insurance is worth anything that may end the ax saga for me 😁🤷♂️
Called to transfer my points out into Flying Blue but for some reasons there is a huge wait time for calls I wonder why 😁😁😁🤷♂️
Last edited by Ocn Vw 1K; Jun 22, 2022 at 8:24 am Reason: Combine consecutive posts of same member.
Jun 22, 2022, 7:36 am
#302
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 26
I'm interested in seeing what kinds of benefits they offer in September. They must be really really good so that I keep my Amex. If they offer more restaurant benefits for example free desserts, I'm going to quit it. I don't like the fact that it's more like a lifestyle card rather than a travel card.
I would pay for the increased price if they added more hotel status cards. Then it's worth the price and the increase is acceptable.
I would pay for the increased price if they added more hotel status cards. Then it's worth the price and the increase is acceptable.
Last edited by Ocn Vw 1K; Jun 22, 2022 at 8:23 am Reason: Combine consecutive posts of same member.
Jun 22, 2022, 7:56 am
#303
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Finland
Programs: BA Gold, LH Senator, SPG Gold
Posts: 352
The upcoming changes are, well, interesting.. I've had my MR points for years now in hope of some kind of special offer to arrive, nada.
Has anyone calculated which airline or hotel program makes the most sense right now? Availability for award flights from the airlines is pretty slim right now and plenty of miles there, perhaps the consolidation in the hotel programs would offer some new interesting opportunities?
Has anyone calculated which airline or hotel program makes the most sense right now? Availability for award flights from the airlines is pretty slim right now and plenty of miles there, perhaps the consolidation in the hotel programs would offer some new interesting opportunities?
Jun 22, 2022, 9:10 am
#305
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,957
I'm interested in seeing what kinds of benefits they offer in September. They must be really really good so that I keep my Amex. If they offer more restaurant benefits for example free desserts, I'm going to quit it. I don't like the fact that it's more like a lifestyle card rather than a travel card.
I would pay for the increased price if they added more hotel status cards. Then it's worth the price and the increase is acceptable.
I would pay for the increased price if they added more hotel status cards. Then it's worth the price and the increase is acceptable.
Very poor form that they offer so limited choices IMO... airport benefits are the only use, if they cut ANY of those its a easy decision to leave...
Jun 22, 2022, 9:11 am
#306
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,957
The upcoming changes are, well, interesting.. I've had my MR points for years now in hope of some kind of special offer to arrive, nada.
Has anyone calculated which airline or hotel program makes the most sense right now? Availability for award flights from the airlines is pretty slim right now and plenty of miles there, perhaps the consolidation in the hotel programs would offer some new interesting opportunities?
Has anyone calculated which airline or hotel program makes the most sense right now? Availability for award flights from the airlines is pretty slim right now and plenty of miles there, perhaps the consolidation in the hotel programs would offer some new interesting opportunities?
Jun 22, 2022, 10:38 am
#308
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,957
Jun 22, 2022, 12:54 pm
#311
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,957
Jun 22, 2022, 1:25 pm
#312
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,503
I just earned my "extra" 40k Amex points by reaching the 40k spend limit and was thrilled when i saw QR Avios promo.but like you said: not available for Finnish customers. Like many other features and extra points etc etc. In the light of the recent devaluation i will surely contact customer service and let them know my frustration about raising the monthly fee and same time reducing benefits and cutting points when exchanging to other programs.
Jun 22, 2022, 1:30 pm
#313
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,503
Horrible. Thank your taking the time to calculate these.
Jun 22, 2022, 1:52 pm
#314
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: HEL
Programs: AY+ Platinum (OWE), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 74
Pretty much all has been said what there is to say about this. It’s horrible.
I will certainly give AX feedback on this, and I recommend everyone to do that. Not that I believe they would care, but still.
When the 40k pts bonus gets done, canceling is a viable option for me. I feel like the current ”get a free dessert” perks are more like a nuisance than a real perk.
I will certainly give AX feedback on this, and I recommend everyone to do that. Not that I believe they would care, but still.
When the 40k pts bonus gets done, canceling is a viable option for me. I feel like the current ”get a free dessert” perks are more like a nuisance than a real perk.
Jun 22, 2022, 9:48 pm
#315
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 26
Marriott has been running really good promotions recently and I just exchanged my points to really expensive hotel nights in Los Angeles and New York. In NYC I got a hotel night worth of 460$ for 40 000 points.