Would you take Bonvoy Points over money? Seriously?
May 29, 2019, 1:04 am
#16
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Everywhere and Nowhere
Programs: Global Mercenary
Posts: 193
In general, for your major spending, you should use cards that have transferable points (sapphire/reserve, Amex MR,etc) rather than getting pinned down to one loyalty program. You have a tremendous annual spend which could be put to far better use and value of your points.
speaking of Paris, my family of 4 are just finishing our vacation here, purely funded by points through sapphire. 4 one way business class tickets through United (at least 10K$ value) and 2 connecting rooms at park Hyatt for 3 nights (approx 6000$) using a total of 420,000 points. Roughly 4c/point value.
speaking of Paris, my family of 4 are just finishing our vacation here, purely funded by points through sapphire. 4 one way business class tickets through United (at least 10K$ value) and 2 connecting rooms at park Hyatt for 3 nights (approx 6000$) using a total of 420,000 points. Roughly 4c/point value.
May 29, 2019, 3:13 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: SPG-Plat, Hilton-Diamond, Club Carlson-Silver, Cathay-Diamond, Virgin-Gold
Posts: 2,183
My understanding was Ritz never gave club access and as a SPG person I never had access to Ritz Club anyway so no worse off but I can understand frustration if you are Marriott and you now get less than you did?
May 29, 2019, 3:28 am
#18
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,717
I think a lot of this relates to Marriott reducing the US credit card benefits - in terms of earning but also club upgrades with the RC card.
Definitely a major issue for those involved, but for those of us not in the US or who mainly get points by staying at hotels on balance a net positive.
Definitely a major issue for those involved, but for those of us not in the US or who mainly get points by staying at hotels on balance a net positive.
May 29, 2019, 3:44 am
#19
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,167
Also likely referring to Marriott being unable to reign in key brands on standardized Bonvoy benefits (SNAs, breakfast, etc.)