Jul 30, 2016, 4:21 pm
Last edit by: Slickw
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Legacy to New Travel Package Conversion (effective August 2019)
A Marriott supervisor can currently convert your legacy travel package into the new category mapping. If you hold a Category 6, 8, or Tier 1-3 legacy certificate, it's ideal to downgrade your certificate before converting so that points don't potentially get lost in the process.
The codes for the new partial packages are:
New Cat 1-4: QP83
New Cat 5: QP91
New Cat 6: QP99
New Cat 7:
The legacy certificates map to the new certificates as such:
Cat 1-5 => Cat 1-4
Cat 6 => Cat 1-4
Cat 7 => Cat 5
Cat 8 => Cat 5
Cat 9 => Cat 6
Tier 1-3 => Cat 6
Tier 4-5 => Cat 7
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If you are unsure where you will use your 7 night stay, when you request the package, just ask for a category 1-5 hotel. That way you are out of the least number of points. If later, you decide to book for a higher level category, then you can do so and pay the difference the travel package points. If you can't use your certificate within the year, then as close to the one year anniversary (without going over!) call to extend the certificate for one more year. That's as long as they will typically allow, one extension. There is an option to expedite the mileage delivery to within three business days (sometimes faster) for $15. There are reports that this fee may be waived for platinum members.
Effective April 1 2017 re: Southwest & the companion pass:
"Purchased points, points converted from hotel and car loyalty programs, and e-Rewards, e-Miles, Valued Opinions and Diners Club, points earned from Rapid Rewards program enrollment, tier bonuses, flight bonuses, and partner bonuses (excluding points bonuses earned on the Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase) do not count toward Companion Pass."
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Can I book SPG properties with my Marriott Travel Package? As of 9/1/2018 apparently not. see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30155836-post6529.html
Legacy to New Travel Package Conversion (effective August 2019)
A Marriott supervisor can currently convert your legacy travel package into the new category mapping. If you hold a Category 6, 8, or Tier 1-3 legacy certificate, it's ideal to downgrade your certificate before converting so that points don't potentially get lost in the process.
The codes for the new partial packages are:
New Cat 1-4: QP83
New Cat 5: QP91
New Cat 6: QP99
New Cat 7:
Originally Posted by Marriott Rewards Insider
Members who purchased a Category 6, Category 8 or Tier 1-3 certificate prior to 8/18 are able to request a one-time exchange for a Travel Package one category lower. This process will cancel your current Travel Package, reissue a Travel Package one category lower and result in a refund of 30,000 points to your account. To submit a request, follow these steps:
Source: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...es-update.html
- Select “Packages - Deals” from the “Topic” drop down menu
- Submit your request
Source: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...es-update.html
The legacy certificates map to the new certificates as such:
Cat 1-5 => Cat 1-4
Cat 6 => Cat 1-4
Cat 7 => Cat 5
Cat 8 => Cat 5
Cat 9 => Cat 6
Tier 1-3 => Cat 6
Tier 4-5 => Cat 7
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If you are unsure where you will use your 7 night stay, when you request the package, just ask for a category 1-5 hotel. That way you are out of the least number of points. If later, you decide to book for a higher level category, then you can do so and pay the difference the travel package points. If you can't use your certificate within the year, then as close to the one year anniversary (without going over!) call to extend the certificate for one more year. That's as long as they will typically allow, one extension. There is an option to expedite the mileage delivery to within three business days (sometimes faster) for $15. There are reports that this fee may be waived for platinum members.
Effective April 1 2017 re: Southwest & the companion pass:
"Purchased points, points converted from hotel and car loyalty programs, and e-Rewards, e-Miles, Valued Opinions and Diners Club, points earned from Rapid Rewards program enrollment, tier bonuses, flight bonuses, and partner bonuses (excluding points bonuses earned on the Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase) do not count toward Companion Pass."
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Can I book SPG properties with my Marriott Travel Package? As of 9/1/2018 apparently not. see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30155836-post6529.html
Marriott Travel Packages
Nov 23, 2016, 10:56 am
#1696
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 665
Which Marriott Travel Package?
Hello FT,
I'm torn on whether to take 120k AS (Alaska) or 152k United miles with the 235k Marriott travel package.
Balances:
400k UR
175k Amex
140k AA
235k Marriott
30k AS
The main use of my miles are J/F cabins to Asia and SE Asia.
I occasionally travel to Europe as well.
In my case, should I take the United or AS miles?
TIA
I'm torn on whether to take 120k AS (Alaska) or 152k United miles with the 235k Marriott travel package.
Balances:
400k UR
175k Amex
140k AA
235k Marriott
30k AS
The main use of my miles are J/F cabins to Asia and SE Asia.
I occasionally travel to Europe as well.
In my case, should I take the United or AS miles?
TIA
Nov 23, 2016, 11:17 am
#1698
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,756
Is UA bonus still at 20%? The website seemed to show it is 10% only. Thanks.
Nov 23, 2016, 11:29 am
#1699
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,050
If you travel J/F to Asia why would you consider anything other than AS, which gets you Cathay Pacific and Korean, or even the longer way round with Emirates?
Nov 23, 2016, 11:43 am
#1701
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium (former PP), Hilton Silver, UA Silver, AS Member, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,906
AS is the winner since you have more partners and need less miles to get an award ticket in the front of the plane to fly to Asia.
Nov 23, 2016, 12:26 pm
#1702
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 665
Thanks guys!
I'm even considering doing it twice or even 3x for 240k or 360k AS.
The only concern is if a devaluation is coming up..what do you guys think?
I'm even considering doing it twice or even 3x for 240k or 360k AS.
The only concern is if a devaluation is coming up..what do you guys think?
Last edited by Travelchurner; Nov 23, 2016 at 12:48 pm
Nov 23, 2016, 2:34 pm
#1703
Join Date: May 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: AMEX, Ritz LT-Plat Prem, Hyatt Plat, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Delta Plat, United Gold, Sixt Plat
Posts: 866
Nov 23, 2016, 6:39 pm
#1704
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
It is independent from the 10% extra on TP redemption.
Correct.
Nov 23, 2016, 6:43 pm
#1705
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
Is it still possible for anyone to get the 5 night package?
I want the 5 night and not the 7 night one.
I'm torn on whether to take Alaska miles or United as well..120k vs 152k.
I have 400k UR, 175k Amex, 235k Marriott, 140k AA, any suggestions?
I only redeem for J/F from USA to mostly Asia, and sometimes Europe.
I want the 5 night and not the 7 night one.
I'm torn on whether to take Alaska miles or United as well..120k vs 152k.
I have 400k UR, 175k Amex, 235k Marriott, 140k AA, any suggestions?
I only redeem for J/F from USA to mostly Asia, and sometimes Europe.
As a starter AS chart is partner specific. US to Asia on CX with stopover at HKG on one way or if you like, both direction on 2 one-ways, is 60K in J 70K in F one way. UA is 80K on partner. ditto AA, and 110K in F. Neither allows stopover on one way. UA has stopover on r/t. AA has none.
AS still uses old AA rate on AA chart.
For the 5 nights package, you can certainly call but Marriott has plugged the loophole published by the bloggers since 6 or 9 months ago. Nobody has reported any success in redeeming 5 nights in the past several months when not being a Vacation Club owner. In any case even if you would forfeit 2 nights you would still come out way ahead in the ratio of Marriott pts to airline miles redeeming the TP.
Last edited by Happy; Nov 23, 2016 at 7:15 pm
Nov 23, 2016, 7:04 pm
#1706
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 45
Can 5-night travel packages still be booked?
I have the same question as a previous poster - has anyone (who is not a timeshare owner) had recent success in booking a 5-night travel package? I have called twice in the past week, and both agents responded almost immediately that this package is only available for timeshare owners. It seems they may have been trained to enforce their policy more strictly since the blog posts a few months ago. Before I continue calling, I wanted to see if anyone has had recent success (and if you would be willing to make any suggestions). Thank you!
Nov 23, 2016, 7:47 pm
#1707
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
Please follow the redirect as we send this to the Marriott Rewards forum.
~beckoa, co-moderator Information Desk
~beckoa, co-moderator Information Desk
Nov 23, 2016, 7:51 pm
#1708
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 132
I tried myself and had no luck trying to get the 5 night package. It looks like Marriott is actually enforcing the timeshare requirement.
Nov 24, 2016, 2:38 am
#1709
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,050
Devaluations happen. Hard to tell. But I would expect one from United before AS (which has to intergrate VX and try not to alienate those new customers)
Nov 25, 2016, 11:41 am
#1710
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: YYY
Programs: AE
Posts: 42
I see some CX J availability for the dates I want, I hope it's still there when the miles finally arrive to my Alaska account
Any other data points for Alaska miles Travel Package redemptions ?