[ARCHIVE to 2018] American Express Announces Two New Hilton Credit Cards
Apr 1, 2018, 2:41 pm
#1216
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, DL PM, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,305
Apr 1, 2018, 7:08 pm
#1217
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Here and there
Programs: DYKWIA
Posts: 13
$250 resort credit posted next day after transaction posted for hotel stay at Hilton Sandestin ...our incidental expenses were well under that amount. Also note that I made separate payments during our stay to receive the amex offer of $45 credit that I had on two other amex cards. Also, already re-imburesed the airline credit via 5 /$50 delta gift cards. The Aspire card is a no-brainer with current benefits.
Apr 2, 2018, 1:56 am
#1218
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,837
I called today to ask if there was any kind of bonus available to upgrade from Ascend to Aspire, or whether I should cancel the Ascend and apply for the Aspire card. I was told there was still no bonus available but they are working on it and expecting upgrade offers to be available in April. The upgrade bonus might be a bit less than 100k, for example 75k, and I was told the advantage for someone to upgrade rather than apply for a new card (and end up with a lower bonus) would be to avoid the credit check which is done when applying for a new card.
Apr 2, 2018, 10:42 am
#1219
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego, Ca
Programs: AA 2MM LT PLT; AS MVP Gold75k; HHonors Diamond; IHG PLT
Posts: 3,502
UPDATE Called AMEX, ended up downgrading the Ascend to $0 AF card.
Agent reports targeted upgrade offers are typically sent out every 6 months, AMEX is still struggling to process former Citi Hilton cardmembers, which has delayed offers for current Hilton cardholders.
In regard to my question above: Agent reports prior upgrade offers for would include multiple options - such as Green to Gold or Platinum - with different fee structures, bonus offers.
Last edited by diver858; Apr 2, 2018 at 4:14 pm
Apr 2, 2018, 6:36 pm
#1220
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 33,533
Thanks all. The card belongs to mrs. brp, so she has to do the calling to find out why it has not shown up. The $250 airline credit already came in, in the form of 3 WN Gift Cards ($100, $100,$50). That was fast.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Apr 2, 2018, 8:05 pm
#1221
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 943
Does anyone know if advance purchase rates are eligible for the $250 resort credit? Or does it only apply to charges at checkout?
Apr 2, 2018, 8:11 pm
#1222
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,060
Apr 2, 2018, 9:42 pm
#1224
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
I just had another chat rep confrm that upgrades to aspire not only forgo the welcome bonus, but also do not get the weekend night certificate.
I get the missing welcome bonus, but that lack of a weekend night makes less sense. The combination of the two is a massive disincentive to just upgrade one's current card, which is too bad. Why they would so keenly favor churn over continuity in this case escapes me--more expense and hassle for them and for the customer.
I get the missing welcome bonus, but that lack of a weekend night makes less sense. The combination of the two is a massive disincentive to just upgrade one's current card, which is too bad. Why they would so keenly favor churn over continuity in this case escapes me--more expense and hassle for them and for the customer.
Apr 2, 2018, 10:23 pm
#1225
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 158
Hi everyone, i just signed up for and got approved for the aspire today. I will cancel my ascend soon. Is there a dp on when my honors will show diamond? Thanks!
Apr 3, 2018, 12:56 am
#1227
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,837
Curious - other than paying a second AF, is there another reason to first cancel the Ascend card? I too am waiting for an upgrade offer to jump to Aspire, no longer have a need for my Ascend, can wait several months more before there is a need for the Aspire benefits. Perhaps a downgrade to no AF card, rather than outright cancellation will trigger a better upgrade offer?
UPDATE Called AMEX, ended up downgrading the Ascend to $0 AF card.
Agent reports targeted upgrade offers are typically sent out every 6 months, AMEX is still struggling to process former Citi Hilton cardmembers, which has delayed offers for current Hilton cardholders.
In regard to my question above: Agent reports prior upgrade offers for would include multiple options - such as Green to Gold or Platinum - with different fee structures, bonus offers.
UPDATE Called AMEX, ended up downgrading the Ascend to $0 AF card.
Agent reports targeted upgrade offers are typically sent out every 6 months, AMEX is still struggling to process former Citi Hilton cardmembers, which has delayed offers for current Hilton cardholders.
In regard to my question above: Agent reports prior upgrade offers for would include multiple options - such as Green to Gold or Platinum - with different fee structures, bonus offers.
Apr 3, 2018, 8:01 am
#1228
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, DL PM, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,305
Apr 3, 2018, 8:25 am
#1229
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: AA, B6, UA, HH, WoH
Posts: 455
Ascend gets 6x points at Supermarkets and Gas Stations. Aspire does not.
Apr 3, 2018, 9:36 am
#1230
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 158
Thanks for letting me about the tier change guys!