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
May 8, 2018, 2:42 am
#3091
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
What is expedited transfer (well I guess it's self explanatory but do the guarantee a certain number of days) and how much does it cost?
May 8, 2018, 7:07 am
#3092
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
Not sure what the cost is today. I think it used to be around $15 or so, but for Platinum elites it was free. Don't know if the rules have changed over the years or not though.
I did check the Travel Rewards Marriott webpage and all it says is "contact your local Marriott Rewards office to inquire about express service (may include a fee)." So you might call and ask them if Platinum members still get expedited transfers at no additional cost.
I did check the Travel Rewards Marriott webpage and all it says is "contact your local Marriott Rewards office to inquire about express service (may include a fee)." So you might call and ask them if Platinum members still get expedited transfers at no additional cost.
May 8, 2018, 10:53 am
#3093
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
Me too. Aren't there 4 different levels in Marriott now? Maybe they'll keep them and just assign the current Starwood-only airlines to one of them.
May 8, 2018, 10:59 am
#3094
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 132
I'm thinking of buying a 7 day cat 1-5 120K miles package. How does booking the room work? Is there an option to upgrade to a suite or do "cash and points" for a suite? Or am I stuck with the standard room the entire time? Super bummed they don't allow the 5 day packages. 7 days is a long time to be stuck in a standard room with 2 kids!
May 8, 2018, 11:22 am
#3095
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 28
If I was gifted a stay by a relative, can I call in to change hotels and dates? I am listed as primary on the reservation, but don't know if only the original account holder can modify reservations.
May 8, 2018, 11:41 am
#3096
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,598
I'm thinking of buying a 7 day cat 1-5 120K miles package. How does booking the room work? Is there an option to upgrade to a suite or do "cash and points" for a suite? Or am I stuck with the standard room the entire time? Super bummed they don't allow the 5 day packages. 7 days is a long time to be stuck in a standard room with 2 kids!
May 8, 2018, 8:00 pm
#3097
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
May 8, 2018, 10:27 pm
#3098
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Posts: 295
Alaska (AS): Ordered 4/30 afternoon, posted 5/8 evening
May 9, 2018, 1:36 am
#3100
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 86
Are there any recent data points on timing of travel package transfers to Etihad? Many thanks.
May 12, 2018, 2:39 am
#3103
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 5
For mine:
Alaska Mileage Plan: Ordered 5/11 afternoon; posted 5/11 evening using express service. Got 10K bonus points for the 1 hour long wait to redeem the Travel Package.
Alaska Mileage Plan: Ordered 5/11 afternoon; posted 5/11 evening using express service. Got 10K bonus points for the 1 hour long wait to redeem the Travel Package.
May 12, 2018, 10:18 am
#3104
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