NextBigThing 10/1/09-1/31/10 Earn-10/15/09-3/31/10 Ext 1-3 mos elites (REQ by 2/28)
Dec 15, 2009, 12:23 pm
#241
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I just tried to convert an existing points reservation to FFN and was refused. The agent said there was no FFN availability for the hotel and dates concerned and to keep checking back. Was this refusal to change an existing booking correct or was the agent mistaken?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Dec 15, 2009, 2:19 pm
#242
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yep this is pretty annoying - my brother is staying for 17 nights in the next couple of weeks and this looks like he'll only get 1 night from it
Anyone know - they have 2 rooms booked, will he credit for both or would it make sense to add my GP number to the second?
Dec 15, 2009, 2:47 pm
#243
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Just popping by from the ICH forum
yep this is pretty annoying - my brother is staying for 17 nights in the next couple of weeks and this looks like he'll only get 1 night from it
Anyone know - they have 2 rooms booked, will he credit for both or would it make sense to add my GP number to the second?
yep this is pretty annoying - my brother is staying for 17 nights in the next couple of weeks and this looks like he'll only get 1 night from it
Anyone know - they have 2 rooms booked, will he credit for both or would it make sense to add my GP number to the second?
Dec 15, 2009, 7:40 pm
#244
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Dec 15, 2009, 7:46 pm
#245
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With two rooms its virtually impossible to do that - you can probably alternate with one room though.
Dec 16, 2009, 3:24 pm
#246
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FFN refundable ?
PLEASE READ THESE FAQs - MOST OF THE COMMON QUESTIONS WILL PROBABLY BE ANSWERED HERE
Where can I get more information? Well, the usual place is www.goldpassport.com and follow the link to the t&c for FFN, if there is one.
Where can I get more information? Well, the usual place is www.goldpassport.com and follow the link to the t&c for FFN, if there is one.
If I book an FFN award and figure out that I cannot travel, will I be able to cancel the night and get the FFN voucher back? Is there a cancellation fee involved?
Dec 16, 2009, 3:47 pm
#247
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What are the chances of a diamond getting 2 or 3 FFN extended into April or May? I'll have earned 11 and am having a hard time redeeming them all given my work schedule.
Dec 16, 2009, 5:13 pm
#248
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In the past, they've usually given a one month extension for Diamonds but rumor has it that last year extensions got way out of hand and they're going to be more strict this year - don't know if this means no extension at all or they're going to stick with the one month extension. We'll have to see - it's probably too early to really ask for an extension.
Dec 18, 2009, 3:49 pm
#249
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In the past, they've usually given a one month extension for Diamonds but rumor has it that last year extensions got way out of hand and they're going to be more strict this year - don't know if this means no extension at all or they're going to stick with the one month extension. We'll have to see - it's probably too early to really ask for an extension.
(7 days into April would do it for me! I don't even need a whole month.) I know right now every weekend is already booked in March.. one using the FFNs but the other three are either booked for work or spring break...prepaid a long time ago. (I won't make that mistake again )
Dec 19, 2009, 7:12 am
#250
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Any idea when we will know about possible extensions into April? I could really use an extension this year and use the two nights at the GH Orlando with the kiddos!
Has anyone asked CS yet? Dare I be the one to be first?
Has anyone asked CS yet? Dare I be the one to be first?
Dec 19, 2009, 4:29 pm
#251
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1 night deposit charged from credit card
How do I book an FFN award? If you've had FFNs awards posted to your account (see above), there will be a blue box saying BOOK NOW when you have FFNs available. Click it, then chose your location and your date. If there is a FFN award available, you will see something like this:
The Next Big Thing Rede Twin Room
BOOK
Rate Details
The Next Big Thing Rede King Room View Room
BOOK
Rate Details
You will need to call to book if your FFN (or any award) stay is less than one week prior to date of arrival.
The Next Big Thing Rede Twin Room
BOOK
Rate Details
The Next Big Thing Rede King Room View Room
BOOK
Rate Details
You will need to call to book if your FFN (or any award) stay is less than one week prior to date of arrival.
I made some online one night bookings as described.
It says under "deposit policy": Deposit Required By December 19, 2009. Deposit By Credit Card Required. 1 Night(S) Deposit Will Be Charged To Credit Card.
Why do they charge my credit card? And why was the FFN not deducted from my account?
Dec 19, 2009, 5:45 pm
#252
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Since this was an award stay your credit card probably wasn't charged - the langauge was leftover from a revenue booking (assuming this is a resort). Awards (FFNs as well as points) are deducted from your account without any set schedule by properties - some take them "right away" others don't take them until close to the stay.
Dec 20, 2009, 12:56 pm
#253
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IME, they've virtually never done it before about three weeks before the official expiry, probably when a few numbers fall into place at Hyatt and GP. Remember, in any case, the extension that people would want is right into spring holidays. Not that that mattered last year. And with March officially included this year, it seems not to matter again.
But they have to tell us something to hold us off now.
Dec 23, 2009, 10:04 pm
#255
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