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
==================================================
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
Oct 13, 2017, 7:33 pm
#2581
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
I am not excited for the UA bonus given its charts and the cap of 25K.
However, if Aeroplan has another 35% bonus I think it is a better deal if you know how to avoid the YQ. Aeroplan had a tiered bonus 10-25-35 in the Spring and I took advantage of it. Then it had a flat 35% bonus in Summer again. So it is very likely it would have another bonus offer early next year.
While AC has announced it would not renew its contract with Aeroplan in 2020 when the current one expires, there are still enough time to make good use of the sweet spots and the routing benefits of Aeroplan, just my opinion. Aeroplan miles are also hard to get for those who are not based in Canada, versus UA miles are quite easy when Chase UR pts are easy to earn.
Oct 14, 2017, 5:48 am
#2582
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,026
Bonus miles won't get posted before the hike in award chart. Might not be worth doing
Oct 14, 2017, 9:19 am
#2583
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
Oct 15, 2017, 3:08 am
#2584
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,026
As im located in Oceania, the devaluation affects me greatly. Especially to Asia and Japan.
Has anyone redeem this so far? If so, any chance the bonus posted not long after?
I checked my history for the 2016 bonus and it was posted on 30th November.
Has anyone redeem this so far? If so, any chance the bonus posted not long after?
I checked my history for the 2016 bonus and it was posted on 30th November.
Oct 15, 2017, 1:20 pm
#2585
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
Data Point for United
Order the CAT 1-5 TP before noon (EST) yesterday and the miles didn't show up this morning before noon (EST) but just check again just now (3pm EST) and it in my UA account.
Now the 6-8 weeks clock start and see when I will get my 25K bonus.
Order the CAT 1-5 TP before noon (EST) yesterday and the miles didn't show up this morning before noon (EST) but just check again just now (3pm EST) and it in my UA account.
Now the 6-8 weeks clock start and see when I will get my 25K bonus.
Oct 15, 2017, 2:33 pm
#2586
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
The Oceania to Asia will go up from 30/40 to 50/65 come Nov 1st!
That was a sweet spot on the UA chart. Now the devaluation makes it MORE expensive than the AA chart. Though of course with AA it is near impossible to book those routes due to CX and QF award seats on those routes are exceedingly hard to find. With UA you have TG availability all day long plus the sporadically available SQ seats.
Oct 17, 2017, 3:09 pm
#2587
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Programs: UA 2P, AA LT Gold, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 3,159
Oct 17, 2017, 8:08 pm
#2588
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QR/AC Gold, VA Silver, IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 1,581
I hear you!
The Oceania to Asia will go up from 30/40 to 50/65 come Nov 1st!
That was a sweet spot on the UA chart. Now the devaluation makes it MORE expensive than the AA chart. Though of course with AA it is near impossible to book those routes due to CX and QF award seats on those routes are exceedingly hard to find. With UA you have TG availability all day long plus the sporadically available SQ seats.
The Oceania to Asia will go up from 30/40 to 50/65 come Nov 1st!
That was a sweet spot on the UA chart. Now the devaluation makes it MORE expensive than the AA chart. Though of course with AA it is near impossible to book those routes due to CX and QF award seats on those routes are exceedingly hard to find. With UA you have TG availability all day long plus the sporadically available SQ seats.
My next package redemption will most likely be on AA and AS (if/when they have bonus miles offer).
Oct 17, 2017, 8:17 pm
#2589
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QR/AC Gold, VA Silver, IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 1,581
Never see one in the past.
I am not excited for the UA bonus given its charts and the cap of 25K.
However, if Aeroplan has another 35% bonus I think it is a better deal if you know how to avoid the YQ. Aeroplan had a tiered bonus 10-25-35 in the Spring and I took advantage of it. Then it had a flat 35% bonus in Summer again. So it is very likely it would have another bonus offer early next year.
While AC has announced it would not renew its contract with Aeroplan in 2020 when the current one expires, there are still enough time to make good use of the sweet spots and the routing benefits of Aeroplan, just my opinion. Aeroplan miles are also hard to get for those who are not based in Canada, versus UA miles are quite easy when Chase UR pts are easy to earn.
I am not excited for the UA bonus given its charts and the cap of 25K.
However, if Aeroplan has another 35% bonus I think it is a better deal if you know how to avoid the YQ. Aeroplan had a tiered bonus 10-25-35 in the Spring and I took advantage of it. Then it had a flat 35% bonus in Summer again. So it is very likely it would have another bonus offer early next year.
While AC has announced it would not renew its contract with Aeroplan in 2020 when the current one expires, there are still enough time to make good use of the sweet spots and the routing benefits of Aeroplan, just my opinion. Aeroplan miles are also hard to get for those who are not based in Canada, versus UA miles are quite easy when Chase UR pts are easy to earn.
Oct 18, 2017, 9:06 am
#2590
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1P / *A Gold, SPG Plat, Club Carlson Concierge, Amtrak S+
Posts: 55
Anyone else having trouble access the site with the points/miles breakdown? I can't seem to get the page to load. It shows for a second before going blank.
https://www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/morepack.mi
https://www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/morepack.mi
Oct 18, 2017, 11:21 am
#2591
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 406
Anyone else having trouble access the site with the points/miles breakdown? I can't seem to get the page to load. It shows for a second before going blank.
https://www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/morepack.mi
https://www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/morepack.mi
Oct 18, 2017, 12:31 pm
#2592
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: 52,574
I had considered redeeming to UA miles given I am based at SYD, but with the devaluation I have redeemed on BA for the 35% bonus. AA would be a great choice for AU-Asia routes especially to Japan. For *A I mostly use SQ as I prefer to fly with them anyway.
My next package redemption will most likely be on AA and AS (if/when they have bonus miles offer).
My next package redemption will most likely be on AA and AS (if/when they have bonus miles offer).
Will kind of miss their breakup with AA, but will at least have the base MVP status by January 1, so it shouldn't be too different than flying them in prior years as an AA Gold. (Might even be better...)
Haven't tracked the history here w.r.t. to AS: I wonder if they ever have a bonus transfer promo?
While I'm generally not keen on UA in terms of actually having to fly them, they are still a pretty solid TP conversion, both for the bonus and the ability to redeem without tons of junk fees. I did one 2017 UA TP that basically paid for 4 seats together coming home from Europe over the holidays on LH metal. It's with the kids...just needed some simple 30k coach seats with no fuel surcharges...and UA was the only program that could deliver.
Oct 18, 2017, 12:34 pm
#2593
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,178
Anyone else having trouble access the site with the points/miles breakdown? I can't seem to get the page to load. It shows for a second before going blank.
https://www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/morepack.mi
https://www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/morepack.mi
Oct 19, 2017, 9:49 am
#2594
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: EZE
Programs: UA Gold,Delta Gold Bonvoy Titanium Elite, HH Diamond , AA Platinum, EENational, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,548
Checking out early on a TP
Was curious if there is any penalty ( fee ) if you check out a few days early of a 7 night TP?
Oct 19, 2017, 10:59 am
#2595
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Now in SLC
Programs: DL GM 1MM, MR LT Titanium
Posts: 4,117
No penalty, you just won't get any points back.