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chong786 Jun 26, 2018 1:40 pm


Originally Posted by lax2010 (Post 29908406)


Actually, if you call to order the TP today, they make you pick a hotel and attach the 7-night cert to it for you. Is that the same practice in the past?

It shows that they really don’t want any 7-night cert floating aroud (for whatever reason)?!

you sure you didn't call SPG?
cuz SPG requires you to pick a hotel when you order their travel package

lax2010 Jun 26, 2018 1:55 pm


Originally Posted by SightseeMC (Post 29909291)
If you cancel the reservation but don't ask for the cert to be cancelled, you get the floater.

Can I do exactly that online without calling in - to cancel and ask for a floater?

lax2010 Jun 26, 2018 1:57 pm


Originally Posted by mitchwebb (Post 29909334)
Did this happen today?

It was in the last few days! Called in twice and was told both time that I will need to pick a hotel!

DelAbbot Jun 26, 2018 2:01 pm

Do we need to book 7-night start date by the expiration date or make sure the end of the 7-night stay is before the MTP expiration date?
For example. if my 7-night MTP expires on July 28 and I want to actually want to book a stay for 7 nights, which dates can I book?
a) July 28, 29, 30, 31, and Aug 1, 2, 3
or
b) July 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

Travelchurner Jun 26, 2018 3:29 pm


Originally Posted by lax2010 (Post 29909444)

It was in the last few days! Called in twice and was told both time that I will need to pick a hotel!

They don't know what they're talking about!

tigerwong Jun 26, 2018 4:00 pm

A rep asked me what hotel I wanted to stay at as well last week. I simply told her that I need the miles to book a flight to Europe and haven’t decided which countries / hotel I plan to use the voucher. End of discussion. Rep processed the order without designating a hotel.


Originally Posted by lax2010 (Post 29909444)

It was in the last few days! Called in twice and was told both time that I will need to pick a hotel!


Kalboz Jun 26, 2018 5:41 pm

Navigating Marriott’s phone prompts to book a Travel Package

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.c...ravel-package/

Filed under useful tips! :)

SightseeMC Jun 26, 2018 6:49 pm


Originally Posted by Travelchurner (Post 29909751)
They don't know what they're talking about!

Yes, HUACA. I have noticed that right now not all Marriott reps are up to speed with Travel Packages. It's a real possibility that you'l know more about them than they will.

peroorim Jun 26, 2018 10:04 pm


Originally Posted by DelAbbot (Post 29909462)
Do we need to book 7-night start date by the expiration date or make sure the end of the 7-night stay is before the MTP expiration date?
For example. if my 7-night MTP expires on July 28 and I want to actually want to book a stay for 7 nights, which dates can I book?
a) July 28, 29, 30, 31, and Aug 1, 2, 3
or
b) July 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

I think that the stay must be completed before expiration date but I would call and confirm

jtp1947 Jun 27, 2018 12:09 pm


Originally Posted by Kalboz (Post 29910091)
Navigating Marriott’s phone prompts to book a Travel Package

https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.c...ravel-package/

Filed under useful tips! :)

I did this for the 5 day travel package. Good news is that the wait time was only 10 minutes, bad news is that it is only for the 7 night package. I was transferred to MVC owner services and it was then handled promptly.

AbelianGrape Jun 27, 2018 12:24 pm


Originally Posted by jtp1947 (Post 29912846)
I did this for the 5 day travel package.

Do you actually own a MVC?

Flying for Fun Jun 27, 2018 1:43 pm


Originally Posted by crimsona (Post 29897692)
Since the new award chart kicked in for Asia miles two days ago, nobody has been able to book partner awards using Alaska miles. So don't assume that you can

Also, CX F with AS is 70K one-way so not enough for a return. F in one direction, J is the other to ASIA would work.

zzrayzz Jun 27, 2018 2:53 pm

Am I wrong or do I see immense value with the 390k Cat 9 pkg as opposed to the 270k pkg?
Currently sitting on 540k and debating if i should redeem 2 x270k or 1 cat9
I know the true value is getting AS miles, but having 7nt at a top hotel may be worth it as well

t1c Jun 27, 2018 3:02 pm


Originally Posted by zzrayzz (Post 29913565)
Am I wrong or do I see immense value with the 390k Cat 9 pkg as opposed to the 270k pkg?
Currently sitting on 540k and debating if i should redeem 2 x270k or 1 cat9
I know the true value is getting AS miles, but having 7nt at a top hotel may be worth it as well

That depends if you can find a top hotel that will take the 7 night certificate... the cat 1-5 would be easier to apply...but also have limited nice hotels... seems like a toss up to me but hey for 240k in AS miles I would go with the cat 1-5.

davidsc111 Jun 27, 2018 3:52 pm


Originally Posted by zzrayzz (Post 29913565)
Am I wrong or do I see immense value with the 390k Cat 9 pkg as opposed to the 270k pkg?
Currently sitting on 540k and debating if i should redeem 2 x270k or 1 cat9
I know the true value is getting AS miles, but having 7nt at a top hotel may be worth it as well

Unless I knew where I was going to apply the 1-5, I would have a hard time pulling the trigger. I've used the cat 9 several times and although 7 nights isn't always ideal I've found it to be more valuable to me.


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