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
Jun 5, 2017, 4:24 pm
#2386
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: SPG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, United Premier Silver
Posts: 208
anyone have had any luck with the 5 night package in the last month?
Called about 10 times today to various number, all rejected sadly.
Called about 10 times today to various number, all rejected sadly.
Jun 5, 2017, 6:49 pm
#2388
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 141
AA site says it counts when you initiate the transfer so that is a bit of a relief, still time left. Quite annoying that these travel packages are so variable in transfer times. Can't argue with the value though.
Jun 5, 2017, 9:52 pm
#2389
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 31
I want to redeem my points for a travel package but I am not sure which airline should I redeem my points for. I am based in New York city and from Shenzhen, China.
DL: It's very easy to redeem miles for flights. But the miles itself don't value as much as other carriers.
AA: The requirement for business/first class between China and US is ridiculous...
UA: Honestly they had the worst service and hardware according to my experience and my friends'. But it is easy to redeem with them....
AS: The best value for miles but I read quite a mount of posts saying that phantom problems...
so... which airline should I do my travel package for?
DL: It's very easy to redeem miles for flights. But the miles itself don't value as much as other carriers.
AA: The requirement for business/first class between China and US is ridiculous...
UA: Honestly they had the worst service and hardware according to my experience and my friends'. But it is easy to redeem with them....
AS: The best value for miles but I read quite a mount of posts saying that phantom problems...
so... which airline should I do my travel package for?
Jun 6, 2017, 5:53 am
#2390
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DCA, EGE, IAD
Programs: MR LTT, BA Gold, AA LTP, UA Silver
Posts: 6,077
Took 5 days, posted this morning.
Cashed in TP on Thursday afternoon and 150K AA miles showed up this morning. 5 days including weekend is about what I expected and not bad IMO.
Cashed in TP on Thursday afternoon and 150K AA miles showed up this morning. 5 days including weekend is about what I expected and not bad IMO.
Jun 6, 2017, 7:38 am
#2391
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 141
My AA points also arrived today. Took 6.5 days. Seems they may post them in batches maybe.
Jun 6, 2017, 8:36 am
#2392
Community Director Emerita
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,752
Think about what alliance offers you the greatest opportunity for where you want to travel. In Alaska's case, since it isn't part of an alliance, think about whether its partners would work. For me, UA has the best range of partners, particularly in and out of Europe. AA is my backup. I don't use AA/BA into Europe because of its hefty fuel surcharges.
Jun 6, 2017, 9:02 am
#2393
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,026
Haven't received mine yet. Probably the next batch. Hope it soon as my award hold ends on sat
Jun 6, 2017, 9:42 am
#2394
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,285
Jun 6, 2017, 9:50 am
#2395
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: HSV
Programs: Hy Glob,Choice Dia, MR TIT,IHG SPR,HH Dia, Wyn Dia, UA Sil, WN Alis, Hert 5*, National EE
Posts: 1,188
If I have 2 certs from my account booked for nights 1-14 and then another reservation from a friemds account for nights 15-28, is there a way to combine into one reservation so I dont have to change rooms?
Sounds like the answer is no and I just need to call the hotel and have them run back to back. I just dont want to have to recheck in and out.
Jun 6, 2017, 1:55 pm
#2396
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 31
Think about what alliance offers you the greatest opportunity for where you want to travel. In Alaska's case, since it isn't part of an alliance, think about whether its partners would work. For me, UA has the best range of partners, particularly in and out of Europe. AA is my backup. I don't use AA/BA into Europe because of its hefty fuel surcharges.
I did think about my requirement for places that I want to travel. I'll always have demands to fly JFK-HKG since I am from a city few hours away from Hong Kong.
So for Alaska, 70k miles for Cathay first class is almost the best option. However, I have read posts saying sometime BA can see the availability but can't with AS; To fly Hainan airline to go back to Shenzhen, I have also read posts saying they were able to locate fares on the AS website but wasn't able to book it due to website errors. They tried to call the customer service but it's the same problem. I believe the system in Alaska has some serious problems.
I guess I could redeem cathay pacific via AA... But the first class award has gone up to 110k which is not worthy when you have AS.
UA is something I am considering cuz the partner airlines they have. 7K for business and 11K/13k first class to Asia is good but still a bit pricy compare with AS.
I guess my hesitation is on the uncertain of AS system performance. If their system is working as expected, I would put my travel package on them.
Last edited by tonypg; Jun 6, 2017 at 8:59 pm
Jun 6, 2017, 7:06 pm
#2397
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
Yes,
If I have 2 certs from my account booked for nights 1-14 and then another reservation from a friemds account for nights 15-28, is there a way to combine into one reservation so I dont have to change rooms?
Sounds like the answer is no and I just need to call the hotel and have them run back to back. I just dont want to have to recheck in and out.
If I have 2 certs from my account booked for nights 1-14 and then another reservation from a friemds account for nights 15-28, is there a way to combine into one reservation so I dont have to change rooms?
Sounds like the answer is no and I just need to call the hotel and have them run back to back. I just dont want to have to recheck in and out.
We ALWAYS booked our multi-nights stay with single night reservations to preserve flexibility. Have about 60 to 70 hotel nights each year among major chains. NEVER need to move room. Some hotels proactively merge the multiple reservations together before we arrive. Some hotels handle it at check in. Always are able to stay in the same room even reservations made from different accounts, and switched back and forth between accounts (to get the stay credits). Worked every single time.
Jun 9, 2017, 12:51 am
#2398
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: N.Wales, UK
Posts: 933
Hi.
Can you redeem a travel package for a standard room and use an upgrade cert on the same room?
I'm looking to book the grande vista. A villa shows available for redemption plus 1 upgrade cert per night... Can I book that with a travel package, and exchange some more points to upgrade?
An upgrade cert is 2000 points per night?? Is that right??
Can you redeem a travel package for a standard room and use an upgrade cert on the same room?
I'm looking to book the grande vista. A villa shows available for redemption plus 1 upgrade cert per night... Can I book that with a travel package, and exchange some more points to upgrade?
An upgrade cert is 2000 points per night?? Is that right??
Jun 9, 2017, 6:55 am
#2399
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,700
5,000 per bedroom per night.
Can you even book the hotel portion of a TP online?
IDK but it seems reasonable to add, do call and find out and let us know if you can.
Can you even book the hotel portion of a TP online?
IDK but it seems reasonable to add, do call and find out and let us know if you can.
Jun 9, 2017, 7:45 am
#2400
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
As already mentioned, the upgrades are 5K/night/cert.
And yes, you can use them with a TP hotel award. I have an upcoming award stay using a TP cert and upgraded to an Oceanfront suite room. Note that this upgrade took more than 1 upgrade cert per night. I made the reservation online, but had to call the Plat line to get the TP award linked and the correct # of upgrade certs added.
And yes, you can use them with a TP hotel award. I have an upcoming award stay using a TP cert and upgraded to an Oceanfront suite room. Note that this upgrade took more than 1 upgrade cert per night. I made the reservation online, but had to call the Plat line to get the TP award linked and the correct # of upgrade certs added.