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 25, 2016, 4:30 pm
#1711
Moderator: Southwest Airlines, Capital One
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: California
Programs: WN Companion Pass, A-list preferred, Hyatt Globalist; United Club Lietime (sic) Member
Posts: 21,624
Redeemed for Travel package + Alaska miles on November 22, still no miles in my Alaska account 
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 ?
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 ?
Nov 25, 2016, 10:52 pm
#1712
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
Redeemed for Travel package + Alaska miles on November 22, still no miles in my Alaska account
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 ?
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 ?
Nov 29, 2016, 10:58 am
#1713
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,756
ua miles has to hit ua account by nov 30 to get the 20K extra miles? looks like i missed the boat.
Nov 29, 2016, 2:18 pm
#1714
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K/MM, AA GLD
Posts: 1,709
At least when my UA miles posted, they were back-dated to the calendar day I requested the travel package over the phone, dunno if that'll be good enough for the promo though for those that might want to try today or tomorrow.
Nov 29, 2016, 3:53 pm
#1715
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 736
Received my UA points in less than 24 hours from placing my travel package order, which means I'm definitely in on time for the 20k bonus. Not sure if they sped up transfers to make sure all bonuses get in, but I'm thankful for the quick transfer.
Last edited by bdschobel; Nov 30, 2016 at 10:58 pm
Dec 4, 2016, 1:58 am
#1716
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 665
Is there any benefit in ordering the package before 1/1/17? I think there will be a flood of people ordering these when the new year starts for WN cp?
Dec 4, 2016, 6:54 am
#1717
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
Probably no more than usual... most people know to get the package in the first 2 weeks of Jan. You could get a few Starwood converts to add to the list.
Dec 4, 2016, 7:53 am
#1718
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,026
whats the benefit for first 2 weeks of jan redemption? new from starwood
Dec 4, 2016, 8:02 am
#1719
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
Dec 5, 2016, 6:24 am
#1720
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,756
used 7 day voucher on a 6 day stay in CT but I was charged $39 per room + tax for each night. Is that normal?
Dec 5, 2016, 8:39 am
#1721
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,114
Dec 5, 2016, 9:47 am
#1722
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Kansas City, MO
Programs: Southwest
Posts: 50
I plan on ordering a package 1/1. I'm assuming the 5-night option is no longer on the table, but I am going to see if they will give me a 5 night for a 7 night price. It would make it easier to find availability (and I have an actual situation where this would make booking possible), plus I'd have to pay less in resort fees. Has anyone tried this yet?
Dec 5, 2016, 2:39 pm
#1723
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
Yoyo, the $39 ++ is probably the amount which MR is to pay the hotel, which was incorrectly billed to you. Just call that hotel & if the front desk can't help you, ask to speak to the Accounting Mgr. or General Mgr.
Dec 5, 2016, 2:42 pm
#1724
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
Perdue, AFAIK the 5-nighters are still on the table. Also, if you're forced to use a 7-nighter for a 5-night stay (wasting 2 nights,) you won't be charged resort fees on the 2 nights you're not there! Indeed, maybe you can get lucky enough to find someone to buy/ sublet the last 2 nights 
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Dec 5, 2016, 3:27 pm
#1725
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: DFW,TX USA
Programs: Lifetime Platinum Marriott
Posts: 1,568