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
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Jul 24, 2018, 9:20 am
#4096
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,040
I agree with @UpgradeMe.
This has little to do with Marriott Rewards and everything to do with your own priorities. Some would suggest doubling down on the airlines you understand. Others would suggest trying out a new airline alliance to maximise your odds of finding reward space.
That said, you should never, ever, convert a hotel or credit card point into Delta Skypesos, unless you really like burning $$$.
This has little to do with Marriott Rewards and everything to do with your own priorities. Some would suggest doubling down on the airlines you understand. Others would suggest trying out a new airline alliance to maximise your odds of finding reward space.
That said, you should never, ever, convert a hotel or credit card point into Delta Skypesos, unless you really like burning $$$.
Jul 24, 2018, 9:36 am
#4097
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LAX
Posts: 2,851
Nope , never authorized it. when I called about another problem , I asked why there was a pending charge of $20 on my credit card. CSR said she can't see the charge
Jul 24, 2018, 10:12 am
#4100
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Ottawa, ON
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hertz President's Circle, Hilton Gold
Posts: 391
I'll be redeeming a Cat 8 cert but do you folks think I should attach it to some arbitrary 7 night stay or leave it as a floater. I dont know yet where I want to use the cert and would like to keep it as floater but from my reading here it could be a disadvantage as opposed to attaching it to a reservation now and cancelling it and reusing it elsewhere.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Jul 24, 2018, 10:18 am
#4101
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 61
Just redeemed travel packages
First, just wanted to say that your guys' knowledge is so amazing and I've learned so much from you all. Thank you very much. Secondly, just wanted to give you my experience. My husband and I are MVC owners and occasionally, we traded our week for MR points and when we do that, the points deposited into my husband's MR account. Today, I called MVC and told them that I wanted to redeem 2 5-night travel packages, category #7 with UA mileage. I asked her if the mileages can be deposited to my UA account and not my husband's. She said yes so I gave her my UA account #. I asked her if I can expedite by paying the processing fee. She put me on hold for about 3' to check. She came back to tell me that they don't do expediting with UA miles. I asked her if I can have a confirmation in case if I don't see mileage posted to my UA account. She told me that if that's the case, I need to take it up with UA since she doesn't have anything to help me at her end. She told me that the miles should be posted within 3 business days. The whole transaction took me about 15'. Again, thank you all for your posts.
Jul 24, 2018, 10:28 am
#4102
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LAX
Posts: 2,851
The credit card, however, is saved on my account so CSR probably pulled the number without asking.
Jul 24, 2018, 10:44 am
#4103
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 16
Hi, trying to read through this thread but it's too long. Why are people calling into book rather than using online method? And why is everyone attaching their certificates to a hotel so quickly? What's the benefit in that compared to leaving it unattached? Thanks.
Jul 24, 2018, 10:57 am
#4104
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: 52,559
I agree with @UpgradeMe.
This has little to do with Marriott Rewards and everything to do with your own priorities. Some would suggest doubling down on the airlines you understand. Others would suggest trying out a new airline alliance to maximise your odds of finding reward space.
That said, you should never, ever, convert a hotel or credit card point into Delta Skypesos, unless you really like burning $$$.
This has little to do with Marriott Rewards and everything to do with your own priorities. Some would suggest doubling down on the airlines you understand. Others would suggest trying out a new airline alliance to maximise your odds of finding reward space.
That said, you should never, ever, convert a hotel or credit card point into Delta Skypesos, unless you really like burning $$$.
I've moved Marriott Travel Packages to AA, UA, WN, and AS over the years. The TPs were a huge lift to AA LT Gold and numerous WN CP's. With both of those "bonuses" gone, I've found that AS is a nice program for the TP miles.
Jul 24, 2018, 11:02 am
#4105
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 546
First, just wanted to say that your guys' knowledge is so amazing and I've learned so much from you all. Thank you very much. Secondly, just wanted to give you my experience. My husband and I are MVC owners and occasionally, we traded our week for MR points and when we do that, the points deposited into my husband's MR account. Today, I called MVC and told them that I wanted to redeem 2 5-night travel packages, category #7 with UA mileage. I asked her if the mileages can be deposited to my UA account and not my husband's. She said yes so I gave her my UA account #. I asked her if I can expedite by paying the processing fee. She put me on hold for about 3' to check. She came back to tell me that they don't do expediting with UA miles. I asked her if I can have a confirmation in case if I don't see mileage posted to my UA account. She told me that if that's the case, I need to take it up with UA since she doesn't have anything to help me at her end. She told me that the miles should be posted within 3 business days. The whole transaction took me about 15'. Again, thank you all for your posts.
Jul 24, 2018, 11:05 am
#4106
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Kansas City, MO
Programs: Southwest
Posts: 50
They haven't made those clear. The conversion to a 60k cert is just an assumption at this point.
Jul 24, 2018, 11:23 am
#4107
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 6,790
The benefit to attaching the certificate to a reservation is that Marriott/Starwood have said if it is attached and the reservation is not changed, it will be honored even after the new chart comes into effect. No one really knows what will actually be the result if you leave it unattached.
Jul 24, 2018, 11:55 am
#4108
Join Date: Oct 2002
Programs: United Premier 1K
Posts: 1,230
Can anyone confirm the correct phone number in North America to call? I called the number given on the Marriott Rewards website (1-800-321-7396) and the CSR first said his system was down, and then told me it HAD to be booked on the website. I told him it COULDN'T be booked on the website.
He had me on hold for ages, then told me it had to be booked on vacationsbymarriott.com. I told him it couldn't be booked there either. He gave me another number to call 1-866-814-6901, which seems to be the Vacations by Marriott website. I'm pretty sure this is the wrong number, but I'm currently on hold with them.
He had me on hold for ages, then told me it had to be booked on vacationsbymarriott.com. I told him it couldn't be booked there either. He gave me another number to call 1-866-814-6901, which seems to be the Vacations by Marriott website. I'm pretty sure this is the wrong number, but I'm currently on hold with them.
Jul 24, 2018, 12:02 pm
#4109
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 546
Can anyone confirm the correct phone number in North America to call? I called the number given on the Marriott Rewards website (1-800-321-7396) and the CSR first said his system was down, and then told me it HAD to be booked on the website. I told him it COULDN'T be booked on the website.
He had me on hold for ages, then told me it had to be booked on vacationsbymarriott.com. I told him it couldn't be booked there either. He gave me another number to call 1-866-814-6901, which seems to be the Vacations by Marriott website. I'm pretty sure this is the wrong number, but I'm currently on hold with them.
He had me on hold for ages, then told me it had to be booked on vacationsbymarriott.com. I told him it couldn't be booked there either. He gave me another number to call 1-866-814-6901, which seems to be the Vacations by Marriott website. I'm pretty sure this is the wrong number, but I'm currently on hold with them.
Jul 24, 2018, 12:03 pm
#4110
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: New York
Programs: MB-LTT , HH-Diam., HGP-Expl.
Posts: 778
Can anyone confirm the correct phone number in North America to call? I called the number given on the Marriott Rewards website (1-800-321-7396) and the CSR first said his system was down, and then told me it HAD to be booked on the website. I told him it COULDN'T be booked on the website.
He had me on hold for ages, then told me it had to be booked on vacationsbymarriott.com. I told him it couldn't be booked there either. He gave me another number to call 1-866-814-6901, which seems to be the Vacations by Marriott website. I'm pretty sure this is the wrong number, but I'm currently on hold with them.
He had me on hold for ages, then told me it had to be booked on vacationsbymarriott.com. I told him it couldn't be booked there either. He gave me another number to call 1-866-814-6901, which seems to be the Vacations by Marriott website. I'm pretty sure this is the wrong number, but I'm currently on hold with them.