Instant Gold Status AND 50,000 points after 4 stays
Jan 2, 2004, 9:21 am
#228
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: DL 1MM Diamond, UA Silver, AA Gold, Marriott Titanium, IHG Spire, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 594
I took part in a Delta Airlines promo a few months ago (4 stays for 25,000 bonus points and instant GOLD). Everything for that promo worked perfectly.
Then I signed up for this ACAQ promo, created a new account and it showed GOLD status immediately so I thought everything was fine. I wanted to wait to merge the two accounts until I saw the bonus points reflected. Oddly, the points for my last two stays credited to my original account (not the newly created ACAQ account even though I reserved them under the new account). When I called to inquire, I was told by a supervisor that only one "acquisition promotion" is allowed per person. Since I had participated in the Delta promo, therefore, I am ineligible to participate in the Air Canada promo. Does this sound right to you all? Any advice for me? I got nowhere with HHonors on the phone.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Then I signed up for this ACAQ promo, created a new account and it showed GOLD status immediately so I thought everything was fine. I wanted to wait to merge the two accounts until I saw the bonus points reflected. Oddly, the points for my last two stays credited to my original account (not the newly created ACAQ account even though I reserved them under the new account). When I called to inquire, I was told by a supervisor that only one "acquisition promotion" is allowed per person. Since I had participated in the Delta promo, therefore, I am ineligible to participate in the Air Canada promo. Does this sound right to you all? Any advice for me? I got nowhere with HHonors on the phone.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Jan 2, 2004, 9:24 am
#229
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Programs: AC 75K, Hertz President’s Circle, Accor Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
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I think one promo per person is more than fair. If you get more than one then I think an audit is deserved.
Jan 2, 2004, 2:22 pm
#230
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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I'll say this about Hilton - they're fast!
Did my second stay at LGW on 12/29, and when I checked 1/1 the stay had registered, along with the 10K bonus points.
Of course, they credited me with the folio amount on dollars rather than pounds, but I can fix that when I get the folio copy from the hotel.
Two more to go ......
Did my second stay at LGW on 12/29, and when I checked 1/1 the stay had registered, along with the 10K bonus points.
Of course, they credited me with the folio amount on dollars rather than pounds, but I can fix that when I get the folio copy from the hotel.
Two more to go ......
Jan 4, 2004, 9:57 am
#231
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Chapel Hill, NC - UA Nobody (sigh)/0.925MM, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 3,510
So how long does this process take before bonus points show up? I created the new account and merged it into my existing diamond account on Dec. 29. I have 6 eligible stays but these happened before I registered (which doesn't seem to be a problem to some posters). I had an existing aeroplan number and it's in my diamond profile (though not listed as my primary airline; does that matter?). So far no bonus points. How long should I wait before I contact HH?
Jan 4, 2004, 10:03 am
#232
Join Date: Jul 2003
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Delta Platinum
Posts: 2,188
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Chapel Hill Guy:
So how long does this process take before bonus points show up? I created the new account and merged it into my existing diamond account on Dec. 29. I have 6 eligible stays but these happened before I registered (which doesn't seem to be a problem to some posters). I had an existing aeroplan number and it's in my diamond profile (though not listed as my primary airline; does that matter?). So far no bonus points. How long should I wait before I contact HH?</font>
So how long does this process take before bonus points show up? I created the new account and merged it into my existing diamond account on Dec. 29. I have 6 eligible stays but these happened before I registered (which doesn't seem to be a problem to some posters). I had an existing aeroplan number and it's in my diamond profile (though not listed as my primary airline; does that matter?). So far no bonus points. How long should I wait before I contact HH?</font>
Jan 4, 2004, 10:08 am
#233
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Chapel Hill, NC - UA Nobody (sigh)/0.925MM, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 3,510
I agree with you about calling, both for my sake and everyone elses. Lots of folks seem to have received retroactive credit. Oh well. I have until end of Jan for stay? I have a 1 night at DT on 1/17.
Jan 4, 2004, 10:20 am
#234
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Petoskey, MI HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, NW Silver
Posts: 155
AAA rates are qualifying rates as is ANY rate shown on ANY HILTON reservation site. Not only will it qualify for fast track but also upgrades and tier bonuses once you've achieved Gold. Have fun.
Jan 4, 2004, 11:15 am
#236
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Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by best:
Refered a friend to sign up for ACAQ. They did, but on their first stay they only received 2,500 points. Should they have received 5,000 for the first stay?</font>
Refered a friend to sign up for ACAQ. They did, but on their first stay they only received 2,500 points. Should they have received 5,000 for the first stay?</font>
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Perhaps they were signed up for ACAT?
As far as the primary airline choice goes mine is AA, with AC in my profile as well. All bonuses have posted. I was already Gold, created a new account on-line using the promo code, merged the new into the old on-line and the rest is history.
Jan 5, 2004, 12:25 pm
#237
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Mid-Michigan
Programs: HHonors, SPG, UAL - 1P
Posts: 442
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by lintemut:
Called Diamond Desk and had code entered into my account. No Aeoplan number needed.</font>
Called Diamond Desk and had code entered into my account. No Aeoplan number needed.</font>
Jan 5, 2004, 4:10 pm
#238
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 5,651
Has anyone received any further info from Aerplan after they signed up? I am trying to figure out that when two different persons both sign up under ACAQ, one may receive for first stay 2,500 points, an other person 5,000 points.
Could someone please post the original ACAQ letter from Aeroplan?
Could someone please post the original ACAQ letter from Aeroplan?
Jan 12, 2004, 7:40 am
#239
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by best:
I am trying to figure out that when two different persons both sign up under ACAQ, one may receive for first stay 2,500 points, an other person 5,000 points.
Could someone please post the original ACAQ letter from Aeroplan?</font>
I am trying to figure out that when two different persons both sign up under ACAQ, one may receive for first stay 2,500 points, an other person 5,000 points.
Could someone please post the original ACAQ letter from Aeroplan?</font>
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