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
Aug 8, 2018, 8:34 pm
#4831
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That's not accurate. There is a one time per year allowance for transfers of more than 50K so long as it's being used for a reward.
Aug 8, 2018, 8:46 pm
#4832
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Aug 8, 2018, 9:08 pm
#4834
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No luck necessary. Though you do sound like a handful of agents who don't know the T&Cs and decide to make up things on your own.
And you might want to have a read here. You might just be enlightened.
Good luck with that.
And you might want to have a read here. You might just be enlightened.
Immediately prior to Reward Redemption and only once per calendar year, a Member may authorize the transfer of the necessary number of Points into the Rewards Program account of a friend or family member, in order to qualify for a specific Reward. This transfer may exceed the 50,000 Point maximum per calendar year.
Aug 8, 2018, 9:21 pm
#4835
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 308
I have 340k points. I Want to buy a TP for a European stay, will fly using Avios. Should I buy the cheapest 270k package(cat 1-5), or buy the 330k package(cat 6). I do not know where we will be vacationing at this point or the probable cat #.
Will upgrading from cat 1-5 after Aug 18 cost me more points than now. I assume the hotel will most likely be higher than cat 1-5.
Will upgrading from cat 1-5 after Aug 18 cost me more points than now. I assume the hotel will most likely be higher than cat 1-5.
Aug 8, 2018, 10:16 pm
#4836
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 29
I've been absent from the miles game for awhile, just coming back into things now.
10 days to go, yikes!
I have 160k SPG points and 300k UR.
Original plan was to do a SPG -> TP southwest to get another CP, but I missed the boat on that.
Then I was planning to just do a normal redemption for a 4 night, 5th free at the ritz maui for 240k. But now that doesn't seem to be all that efficient.
With my 480k marriot, should I just cash out for a Tier1-3 for 420,000 and 120k alaska miles (fly SAN/BOS often).
Or people seem to be talking about cat 9 being the sweet spot?
Reading more, it seems as if many are being speculative with how marriot will refund the TPs and advising buying as many TPs as possible?
With the ultimate hope that marriot will refund 1:1 and then basically pocket the airline miles for free? Would be amazing
Or should I be considering buying extra marriot points with my UR?
Many thanks
10 days to go, yikes!
I have 160k SPG points and 300k UR.
Original plan was to do a SPG -> TP southwest to get another CP, but I missed the boat on that.
Then I was planning to just do a normal redemption for a 4 night, 5th free at the ritz maui for 240k. But now that doesn't seem to be all that efficient.
With my 480k marriot, should I just cash out for a Tier1-3 for 420,000 and 120k alaska miles (fly SAN/BOS often).
Or people seem to be talking about cat 9 being the sweet spot?
Reading more, it seems as if many are being speculative with how marriot will refund the TPs and advising buying as many TPs as possible?
With the ultimate hope that marriot will refund 1:1 and then basically pocket the airline miles for free? Would be amazing
Or should I be considering buying extra marriot points with my UR?
Many thanks
Aug 8, 2018, 10:56 pm
#4837
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 308
I've been absent from the miles game for awhile, just coming back into things now.
10 days to go, yikes!
I have 160k SPG points and 300k UR.
Original plan was to do a SPG -> TP southwest to get another CP, but I missed the boat on that.
Then I was planning to just do a normal redemption for a 4 night, 5th free at the ritz maui for 240k. But now that doesn't seem to be all that efficient.
With my 480k marriot, should I just cash out for a Tier1-3 for 420,000 and 120k alaska miles (fly SAN/BOS often).
Or people seem to be talking about cat 9 being the sweet spot?
Reading more, it seems as if many are being speculative with how marriot will refund the TPs and advising buying as many TPs as possible?
With the ultimate hope that marriot will refund 1:1 and then basically pocket the airline miles for free? Would be amazing
Or should I be considering buying extra marriot points with my UR?
Many thanks
10 days to go, yikes!
I have 160k SPG points and 300k UR.
Original plan was to do a SPG -> TP southwest to get another CP, but I missed the boat on that.
Then I was planning to just do a normal redemption for a 4 night, 5th free at the ritz maui for 240k. But now that doesn't seem to be all that efficient.
With my 480k marriot, should I just cash out for a Tier1-3 for 420,000 and 120k alaska miles (fly SAN/BOS often).
Or people seem to be talking about cat 9 being the sweet spot?
Reading more, it seems as if many are being speculative with how marriot will refund the TPs and advising buying as many TPs as possible?
With the ultimate hope that marriot will refund 1:1 and then basically pocket the airline miles for free? Would be amazing
Or should I be considering buying extra marriot points with my UR?
Many thanks
Aug 8, 2018, 11:12 pm
#4838
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 24
I've been absent from the miles game for awhile, just coming back into things now.
10 days to go, yikes!
I have 160k SPG points and 300k UR.
Original plan was to do a SPG -> TP southwest to get another CP, but I missed the boat on that.
Then I was planning to just do a normal redemption for a 4 night, 5th free at the ritz maui for 240k. But now that doesn't seem to be all that efficient.
With my 480k marriot, should I just cash out for a Tier1-3 for 420,000 and 120k alaska miles (fly SAN/BOS often).
Or people seem to be talking about cat 9 being the sweet spot?
Reading more, it seems as if many are being speculative with how marriot will refund the TPs and advising buying as many TPs as possible?
With the ultimate hope that marriot will refund 1:1 and then basically pocket the airline miles for free? Would be amazing
Or should I be considering buying extra marriot points with my UR?
Many thanks
10 days to go, yikes!
I have 160k SPG points and 300k UR.
Original plan was to do a SPG -> TP southwest to get another CP, but I missed the boat on that.
Then I was planning to just do a normal redemption for a 4 night, 5th free at the ritz maui for 240k. But now that doesn't seem to be all that efficient.
With my 480k marriot, should I just cash out for a Tier1-3 for 420,000 and 120k alaska miles (fly SAN/BOS often).
Or people seem to be talking about cat 9 being the sweet spot?
Reading more, it seems as if many are being speculative with how marriot will refund the TPs and advising buying as many TPs as possible?
With the ultimate hope that marriot will refund 1:1 and then basically pocket the airline miles for free? Would be amazing
Or should I be considering buying extra marriot points with my UR?
Many thanks
Aug 8, 2018, 11:19 pm
#4839
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 10,906
Finally spg points transferred so called tonight to redeem - nope - system update everything down... tried call centers in three different countries - this is worldwide.. hope the thing is still available tomorrow..
Aug 9, 2018, 12:23 am
#4840
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 625
I did this 4 times last year to purchase travel packages, so there isn't even a one time limit. But as you said, chances are the agents aren't aware
Aug 9, 2018, 12:41 am
#4841
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Aug 9, 2018, 4:04 am
#4842
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,208
Aug 9, 2018, 6:40 am
#4843
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Seem booking TPs is pretty much dead. System is converting.
Aug 9, 2018, 7:51 am
#4844
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: New York
Programs: MB-LTT , HH-Diam., HGP-Expl.
Posts: 778
Aug 9, 2018, 8:12 am
#4845
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Victoria, B.C.
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Gold LT
Posts: 1,936
So are the Travel Packages dead?
I transferred SPG points to my wife July 23rd, and they didn't post until August 1st. So now I have enough to book a 270K Cat 1-5 travel package but don't think I can now at that rate.
I transferred SPG points to my wife July 23rd, and they didn't post until August 1st. So now I have enough to book a 270K Cat 1-5 travel package but don't think I can now at that rate.