Jul 30, 2016, 4:21 pm
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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
Feb 16, 2018, 7:08 am
#2821
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
So it has less to do with Marriott and more to do with each airline. At least that is what I have been told in the past.
Mar 2, 2018, 8:25 am
#2822
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Was wondering if AA runs a 20% bonus for transfers from hotel programs does the miles I send over from a travel package also attract the 20% extra. Not that they are running any bonus now but was just wondering before I converted some points.
Mar 2, 2018, 8:32 am
#2823
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
the one from last Spring yes but the one in the fall no.
Mar 4, 2018, 2:21 pm
#2824
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: IHG Ambassador , Marriott platinum, United, Delta
Posts: 64
British Airways Avios has a transfer bonus of 35% when you transfer hotel points, it says through 3/31. Would that work with Marriott travel package?
Mar 4, 2018, 10:34 pm
#2825
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,084
Mar 4, 2018, 11:58 pm
#2826
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,403
Is there information if any of these can be redeemed for All-Inclusive Resorts? There's so few of those in the Marriott portfolio to begin with, but I figured it doesn't hurt to ask. Search hasn't yielded much, both on flyertalk and the marriott website... Especially since most (all?) of Marriott's resort aren't "JUST all-inclusive" but require some sort of higher rate selected that is specifically all-inclusive, makes it difficult to check for points.
Mar 5, 2018, 10:13 am
#2828
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
Is this the only number 1-800-321-7396 to call when in need to extend the cert for 2nd year?
I cannot remember what number I called at redemption in late Mar 2017. Would appreciate the info should anyone know other numbers.
I cannot remember what number I called at redemption in late Mar 2017. Would appreciate the info should anyone know other numbers.
Mar 5, 2018, 1:37 pm
#2829
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,575
Is there information if any of these can be redeemed for All-Inclusive Resorts? There's so few of those in the Marriott portfolio to begin with, but I figured it doesn't hurt to ask. Search hasn't yielded much, both on flyertalk and the marriott website... Especially since most (all?) of Marriott's resort aren't "JUST all-inclusive" but require some sort of higher rate selected that is specifically all-inclusive, makes it difficult to check for points.
Mar 5, 2018, 1:42 pm
#2830
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, VS Red, HH Gold, IHG Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Basic, Alitalia Status Match
Posts: 1,173
Is there information if any of these can be redeemed for All-Inclusive Resorts? There's so few of those in the Marriott portfolio to begin with, but I figured it doesn't hurt to ask. Search hasn't yielded much, both on flyertalk and the marriott website... Especially since most (all?) of Marriott's resort aren't "JUST all-inclusive" but require some sort of higher rate selected that is specifically all-inclusive, makes it difficult to check for points.
Mar 5, 2018, 2:14 pm
#2831
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
I could be wrong, but I thought they did away with the option of using points to upgrade to AI.
Years ago they did have that option in a few resorts in the Caribbean.
Years ago they did have that option in a few resorts in the Caribbean.
Mar 5, 2018, 2:29 pm
#2832
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
Is this the only number 1-800-321-7396 to call when in need to extend the cert for 2nd year?
I cannot remember what number I called at redemption in late Mar 2017. Would appreciate the info should anyone know other numbers.
I cannot remember what number I called at redemption in late Mar 2017. Would appreciate the info should anyone know other numbers.
Mar 5, 2018, 3:08 pm
#2833
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,575
I've just phoned the regular MR number to extend a Travel Package. Whatever is on the back of my Gold/Plat/whatever card I have at the time.
Mar 8, 2018, 8:19 pm
#2834
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 104
Should I call Elite Guest Service Line or Elite Reservation Line to ask for extension? Also, does anyone have experience to call them at night instead? Wondering whether I should call them now or wait until tomorrow morning.
Mar 9, 2018, 7:54 am
#2835
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: UA, AA, BMI, MR, HH, PC
Posts: 806
Travel Package to United
Hi, do I need to be a TravelPlus member to get a Marriott Travel Package with United? I'm a little confused as the award chart specifies TravelPlus not simply UA. I'm not a TravelPlus member as I have not used my United account or flown with them for over ten years. I'm Marriott gold if that makes any difference. Thanks.