Nov 18, 2023, 11:58 am
Last edit by: jbeckett
The following info may be helpful for all newbies:
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 award at 30 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-7 award at 60 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at annual renewal: expiration 12 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at $15k spend: expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 Brand explorer award (for every 5 brands): expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 award at 30 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-7 award at 60 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at annual renewal: expiration 12 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at $15k spend: expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 Brand explorer award (for every 5 brands): expiration 12 months later.
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Mar 29, 2022, 6:37 pm
#4141
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,873
Mar 30, 2022, 8:09 am
#4142
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: flyover country
Posts: 2,435
It would be a lot easier to decipher if it said "A cancellation more than 72 hours before check-in time has no fee or penalty." Just because one can fit a reasonable interpretation on obfuscated phrasing does not mean that it is the only or the intended interpretation.
I'm with NJTeacher in wondering what Hyatt is trying to say. "Clear only if known" is not good communication.
By the way, Matt4200, I appreciate your frequent contributions and do not mean to criticize or alienate you. Since I have little hope that Hyatt will improve its wording, it's nice to have someone knowledgeable translate the Hyatt phrasing that I consider to be poorly stated.
I'm with NJTeacher in wondering what Hyatt is trying to say. "Clear only if known" is not good communication.
By the way, Matt4200, I appreciate your frequent contributions and do not mean to criticize or alienate you. Since I have little hope that Hyatt will improve its wording, it's nice to have someone knowledgeable translate the Hyatt phrasing that I consider to be poorly stated.
Mar 30, 2022, 9:54 am
#4143
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Taipei
Posts: 1,128
^Yeah, it's very obvious to me what it means, but that's only because I know what it's supposed to be. It was also very obvious to me that NJTeacher was misinterpreting the 72 hours to mean within time of booking (kinda like airbnb's 48 hours free cancellation or US airlines' 24 hours free cancellation) so I was gonna clarify but you beat me to it. Hyatt's 72 Hr Prior means fee-free cancellation if you cancel anytime up until 72 hours prior to checkin. In this particular case, after that point in time it will be a one-night fee.
Mar 30, 2022, 8:35 pm
#4144
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Seattle
Programs: Marriott Ambassador LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, United LT Silver
Posts: 1,085
Any data points for getting points in exchange for an expiring free Cat 1-7 cert? I saw multiple posts saying 10k points for Cat 1-4 but nothing for a 7; and that post was closed to comments. I have a cert expiring at the end of April that I won't be able to use. Thanks for your help!
Mar 31, 2022, 8:55 pm
#4145
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,873
Any data points for getting points in exchange for an expiring free Cat 1-7 cert? I saw multiple posts saying 10k points for Cat 1-4 but nothing for a 7; and that post was closed to comments. I have a cert expiring at the end of April that I won't be able to use. Thanks for your help!
Apr 1, 2022, 8:21 am
#4146
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: $9 Fare Club
Posts: 1,485
Outside of a potential room upgrade, is there any other tangible benefit to being a Globalist at an all inclusive?
I ask because you probably are unlikely to drive there (given you'll want to spend most of your time on property) and the resorts are exempt from late check out requirements.
I ask because you probably are unlikely to drive there (given you'll want to spend most of your time on property) and the resorts are exempt from late check out requirements.
Apr 1, 2022, 8:44 am
#4147
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,873
Outside of a potential room upgrade, is there any other tangible benefit to being a Globalist at an all inclusive?
I ask because you probably are unlikely to drive there (given you'll want to spend most of your time on property) and the resorts are exempt from late check out requirements.
I ask because you probably are unlikely to drive there (given you'll want to spend most of your time on property) and the resorts are exempt from late check out requirements.
2) Lounge Access I know the Ziva/Zilara Cancun offer this to Globalists
3) 30% points bonus
4) Better dining options - have seen notes of this for Globs reading threads here for AI properties in Cancun YMMV
5) Welcome Amenity YMMV (typically something left in room ahead of stay)
6) Although resorts are exempt from late check out most offer it if it’s available (not sold out) in my experience
7) Potential Suite Upgrade
Apr 4, 2022, 8:50 am
#4148
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: $9 Fare Club
Posts: 1,485
Another one: any recent datapoints on converting an FNC to points? Had to cancel a planned stay and don't think I have enough runway to use it now pre expiry. The chat folks said to let it expire and then contact them. Seems a bit of lottery, if I'm going to be told its no good I'd rather just knock off a brand in my city for the brand explorer.
Apr 10, 2022, 12:33 pm
#4150
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
So I just received a Cat 1-4 free night award for achieving 30 nights with WOH. It has a 6 month expiry date. Is this normal? Other Cat 1-4 awards I've received had 1 year, I believe.
Apr 10, 2022, 12:54 pm
#4151
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 407
Apr 10, 2022, 2:55 pm
#4153
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 2MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,164
Apr 10, 2022, 11:18 pm
#4154
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,873
Also, it’s really rare I’d say to find a points + cash rate that even makes financial sense. It’s pretty much always either all points or all cash that’s the best option. If you have an example of one where Points + Cash makes better sense I’d love to hear it.
Apr 11, 2022, 6:13 am
#4155
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: flyover country
Posts: 2,435
But then I needed to change my opinion to "points + cash rarely makes sense for standard rooms." I found a couple of properties that had a rate called something like LP Suite upgrade. I don't recall the dates or properties (in the end, I didn't stay at the properties), but the "suite upgrade" P+C (valuing a point at 1.8¢) did seem to make financial sense, if one wanted the suite.