The Big Win returns - Spring 2014
Mar 6, 2014, 6:04 am
#1006
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYZ / FRA
Programs: IHG RA; Avis First
Posts: 1,444
For me the Best Flexible rate WITH Breakfast is $99
And then Best Flexible rate is $89 PLUS Breakfast ($10) will be $99
Mar 7, 2014, 6:45 am
#1010
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Cambridge, UK
Programs: Qantas Gold; BA Silver; Virgin Australia Platinum; Virgin Atlantic Gold
Posts: 336
Has anyone had Big Win points for the Priority Club Visa credited yet? This is my final challenge and is worth 10k plus 48k for completing them all. I completed the stay (booked and paid for with the Priority Club Visa) in Jan and the regular points have credited but not yet the Big Win points. I contacted IHG and they said to wait 4 - 6 weeks. It has actually been > 6 weeks since the stay now
Mar 7, 2014, 6:50 am
#1011
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYZ / FRA
Programs: IHG RA; Avis First
Posts: 1,444
Mar 7, 2014, 8:03 am
#1013
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,602
Not really worth the effort. This is almost like taking a lawyer exam. But I don't want to stop this now in the middle.
I wonder where all those managers of Loyalty programs have been trained. IHG hasn't been able to increase my loyalty. Neither others though
Mar 7, 2014, 9:47 am
#1014
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYZ / FRA
Programs: IHG RA; Avis First
Posts: 1,444
I must say that I was attracted by a good BigWin offer but now I have realized how much headache and effort it has taken to figure out all possible pitfalls and tricks needed.
Not really worth the effort. This is almost like taking a lawyer exam. But I don't want to stop this now in the middle.
I wonder where all those managers of Loyalty programs have been trained. IHG hasn't been able to increase my loyalty. Neither others though
Not really worth the effort. This is almost like taking a lawyer exam. But I don't want to stop this now in the middle.
I wonder where all those managers of Loyalty programs have been trained. IHG hasn't been able to increase my loyalty. Neither others though
Same here, since I knew I will be staying at some hotels in 4 months so I thought I'd take advantage over it. Mind you at least 2 stays aren't really "needed" for me. Well one I wanted to stay at 1 IC to finish my 20k bonus and stay) and 1 HI so I can get a Weekend, HI (change your view),Breakfast and add to my stay); this would give me 4 "check marks".
But ya, their system is terrible! Customer Service for this Big Win is terrible and if there are some discrepancy its like pulling teeth!
Mar 7, 2014, 10:15 am
#1015
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
I would write to them, explaining that the survey is holding up the rest of the points. Do this VERY VERY clearly, as though explaining it to a slow-witted child. I find that way they're forced to deviate from their canned script, and acknowledge what I have said. However ... I'd bet you'll get back a response of "we're working on it, and have until weeks after the end of the promo period to actually deliver your points ..."
Mar 7, 2014, 11:21 am
#1016
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: AA (1MM), Marriott (LT Gold)
Posts: 1,766
With respect to a question on whether or not one had to stay at two different Holiday Inns or one Holiday Inn on non-consecutive nights, there was this response:
Is that based on one member's interpretation of the rules or is that how IC is actually enforcing the promo? I'd be interested in hearing from anyone whose experienced the latter.
Is that based on one member's interpretation of the rules or is that how IC is actually enforcing the promo? I'd be interested in hearing from anyone whose experienced the latter.
Mar 7, 2014, 4:52 pm
#1017
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: NYC
Posts: 29
Big Win = Biggest Headache
Mar 7, 2014, 10:08 pm
#1018
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Boston Suburbrs
Programs: AA ExPlat, IHG Spire Amb
Posts: 1,205
My first two iphone app bookings posted ages after the stays. My last one was Feb 20, and posted about 10 days after the stay -- the stay, the saturday night, and the mobile app credit posted about the same time. I wonder if people are having different problems with different mobile apps -- iphone, android, pc based...
Mar 8, 2014, 1:55 am
#1019
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ARN
Programs: BAEC Gold, TK*Elite+, EBD, FBG, EKS, IHG Royal Ambassador
Posts: 768
It's really not that hard I think.
Mar 8, 2014, 2:02 am
#1020
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 794
Has anyone had Big Win points for the Priority Club Visa credited yet? This is my final challenge and is worth 10k plus 48k for completing them all. I completed the stay (booked and paid for with the Priority Club Visa) in Jan and the regular points have credited but not yet the Big Win points. I contacted IHG and they said to wait 4 - 6 weeks. It has actually been > 6 weeks since the stay now