Guess what happens...I got a call from 6 Continents saying that this promotion expired in August 2002. But it IS printed in the FD brochure and KL DID send me a fax to confirm the validity. 6C says KL should be responsible but that I must contact their headquarters and ask them to pay the bill. I doubt that they will but it's worth a try...

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KLM PE,HHonors Diamond,SPG Plat,PC Plat,SAS Silver

Figured it might have finished, Intercontinental in Montreal told me they were dropping FD miles a while back. Not sure if they have as I haven't stayed in one this year.

They charged me when I first signed up many years ago but I wrote a letter to the manager and got refunded. That was in the good old days when it only cost $30 US to renew each year. Mind you it's still worth it to me even for the late check out but I tend to stay at Hilton now cos of the Gold card that comes with my Amex. Now that IS a bargain ( free ) and it's got me free breakfasts, upgrades to Suites, free use of pool and health clubs, access to Executive lounge. Myself and Girlfriend at that time both had 20 GBP breakfasts for 7 days while at Hilton Dubai Creek last year while in a HUGE room with sweeping views over the creek and City. Great card.

Nigel