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
Jun 28, 2018, 12:36 pm
#3511
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 48
I thought the cost to upgrade a 7-night TP was 30k per category tier, no? But whether it's 90k or 105k, did the rep just not charge me or neglect to inform me that I still owe additional points that Marriott will want to collect from me at some point?
Jun 28, 2018, 12:44 pm
#3512
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 546
There're a whole new bunch of Marriott reps who are completely ignorant of the travel packages. Just spoke to Rewards rep with an Indian accent who's never heard of travel packages or hotel+air packages. My last call to change an existing certificate was also messed up and had to call again to straighten it up.
Jun 28, 2018, 12:47 pm
#3513
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
I was thinking each category level was 5K more than the previous and TP awards don't have the 5th night free. But maybe I'm incorrect in that.
Jun 28, 2018, 12:53 pm
#3514
Join Date: May 2006
Location: EWR
Programs: UA Silver, MRP Platinum, Marriott Vacation Club Chairman, SPG Platinum, Cunard Platinum,
Posts: 967
I just called MVCI and you’re absolutely correct! I forgot about the UA bump up in miles. Thank You.
I just upgraded my 5 night TP from a cat 5 to a cat 7. I had to do it with a Rewards Rep since the MVCI rep said she couldn’t do it.
Then I ordered another for one someone to travel with me.
So now I have 2 cat 7 TPs and 264,000 UA frequent flyer miles.
Heres the thing, and I could be mistaken, the rewards rep charged me 45,000 points for the initial upgrade from Cat 5 to Cat 7. It should have been 35,000 points not 45,000 MRP. Am I correct?
I just upgraded my 5 night TP from a cat 5 to a cat 7. I had to do it with a Rewards Rep since the MVCI rep said she couldn’t do it.
Then I ordered another for one someone to travel with me.
So now I have 2 cat 7 TPs and 264,000 UA frequent flyer miles.
Heres the thing, and I could be mistaken, the rewards rep charged me 45,000 points for the initial upgrade from Cat 5 to Cat 7. It should have been 35,000 points not 45,000 MRP. Am I correct?
Last edited by icydog; Jun 28, 2018 at 1:08 pm
Jun 28, 2018, 1:20 pm
#3515
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: Hertz PC, Hilton DMD, IHG Spire Amb, Bonvoy Titanium Elite & WoH Globalist
Posts: 8,076
Book now! Today Marriott revealed their new Hotel + Air Package pricing and structure, and it's a big devaluation over the current ones: https://lacek.hs.llnwd.net/e1/marrio...ges_Chart2.pdf
Jun 28, 2018, 1:29 pm
#3516
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: YYZ
Programs: AA LT Plat, AC 25K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,137
I believe you are correct, it should have been 35K points to upgrade 5-night cert from Cat 1-5 to Cat 7.
Jun 28, 2018, 1:41 pm
#3517
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,076
Book now! Today Marriott revealed their new Hotel + Air Package pricing and structure, and it's a big devaluation over the current ones: https://lacek.hs.llnwd.net/e1/marrio...ges_Chart2.pdf
EDIT: Nevermind, read a few pages back, and it seems like it's going to take affect in August?
Last edited by pentiumvi; Jun 28, 2018 at 1:47 pm
Jun 28, 2018, 1:46 pm
#3518
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 1
I just called MVCI and you’re absolutely correct! I forgot about the UA bump up in miles. Thank You.
I just upgraded my 5 night TP from a cat 5 to a cat 7. I had to do it with a Rewards Rep since the MVCI rep said she couldn’t do it.
Then I ordered another for one someone to travel with me.
So now I have 2 cat 7 TPs and 264,000 UA frequent flyer miles.
Heres the thing, and I could be mistaken, the rewards rep charged me 45,000 points for the initial upgrade from Cat 5 to Cat 7. It should have been 35,000 points not 45,000 MRP. Am I correct?
Jun 28, 2018, 1:48 pm
#3521
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SNA
Programs: M/R AMBASSADOR/LT/TIT/UASILVER/AAGOLD
Posts: 469
For the 5 night package you must be a Marriott timeshare owner so you call owner services at MVC 800.845.4226
Jun 28, 2018, 1:53 pm
#3522
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SNA
Programs: M/R AMBASSADOR/LT/TIT/UASILVER/AAGOLD
Posts: 469
The announcement says call to book an air/hotel package below. Makes it sound like it takes effect now. Marriott usually gives a grace period before enacting changes.
Jun 28, 2018, 2:10 pm
#3523
Join Date: May 2006
Location: EWR
Programs: UA Silver, MRP Platinum, Marriott Vacation Club Chairman, SPG Platinum, Cunard Platinum,
Posts: 967
Jun 28, 2018, 2:36 pm
#3524
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: GVA
Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver
Posts: 1,777
Except it hasn't been officially announced: the pdf looks like a leak which could be meant as a reference once the new rates go into effect. I can't imagine it being live now, when the new categories are only due to kick in at the earliest on July 27th (even that date hasn't been confirmed yet).
Jun 28, 2018, 2:48 pm
#3525
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 68
I am still waiting to see where the current floater TP are going to map to. I would have 2 cat 7 and a cat 5. I would like to use these to book SPG properties in Paris, but I have no idea if they are going to map to cat 5 or 6. I hope that info comes out soon.