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
Aug 1, 2018, 3:48 pm
#4546
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
FYI - AMEX just announced another 30% VS transfer bonus. Tips the scale for me to spend my one TP on VS miles over UA since I can supplement with my AMEX and have enough for 2x J to Tokyo
Aug 1, 2018, 8:56 pm
#4548
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 432
Has anyone got UA miles posted recently? How many days did it take?
Aug 1, 2018, 9:08 pm
#4549
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: United GS; AA EXP; Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 174
Aug 1, 2018, 9:12 pm
#4550
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 308
Should be an email from Marriott Thurs (or Fri at the latest) about the TPs and the IT blackout coming encouraging you to book your packages now.
Aug 1, 2018, 10:10 pm
#4553
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Hong Kong SAR
Programs: OZ & BA Gold, HHonors Diamond, Marriott & Accor Plat
Posts: 295
Highly recommend calling the KL line +60 3 2688 8080; just got off the phone - 1 min wait time and they processed the TP within a few minutes! Cat 8 + 120k Alaska Miles coming my way ;-)
Aug 1, 2018, 10:24 pm
#4554
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,060
Do we have any updates on what will happen to the current 7-night certs? Converted to new 7-night certs under the new category system or getting a refund in equivalent points?
Aug 1, 2018, 11:12 pm
#4555
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
I just booked another 7 night United package and drained most of my MR/SPG points. Already get plans for the 7-nights.....
Aug 2, 2018, 12:41 am
#4556
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Former UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 576
I booked a 7 night package on the 25th (10pm email confirmation). My 120,000 Alaska miles is showing up in my account!
I could clear out my account with purchasing 2 more packages. I am not going to do that. I am keeping the rest of my points.
I do not have any firm plans on how to spend any additional miles. Keeping the points in the Marriott/Starwood program gives me flexibility. Despite this I would purchase additional travel packages, if I had a way to earn points in the future. Unfortunately, the reduced earning ability of my SPG card means that I will not be earning many points in the future (I will only use the SPG card at hotels).
I could clear out my account with purchasing 2 more packages. I am not going to do that. I am keeping the rest of my points.
I do not have any firm plans on how to spend any additional miles. Keeping the points in the Marriott/Starwood program gives me flexibility. Despite this I would purchase additional travel packages, if I had a way to earn points in the future. Unfortunately, the reduced earning ability of my SPG card means that I will not be earning many points in the future (I will only use the SPG card at hotels).
Last edited by Explore SE Asia; Aug 2, 2018 at 1:00 am
Aug 2, 2018, 1:26 am
#4557
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: USA
Programs: AS MVP; UA Gold; DL Gold; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 156
May get another one and determine whether to stick with AS or move to UA or even VS.
Decisions...decisions
Last edited by osotoc; Aug 2, 2018 at 4:19 am Reason: edit date
Aug 2, 2018, 3:21 am
#4559
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
Aug 2, 2018, 4:52 am
#4560
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
UA transfer took 24hrs.