Points & "Last Minute" Packages
May 26, 2003 | 10:30 am
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Points & "Last Minute" Packages
Does anyone know for sure if points are awarded by airlines/hotels for Travelocity "Last Minute" packages? I seem to recall that unlike priceline tickets, "last minute" air tickets purchased through site59 and/or travelocity earn points. I'm not sure if this is correct and I have no information about whether points are awarded for "last minute" hotel stays. BTW, I did search for past posts on this topic but came up empty-handed. Thanks for any replies.
May 26, 2003 | 10:40 am
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Not sure about hotel points, but I used the packages from Site59 three times and got FF miles (as well as any bonuses when applicable) without any problems.
May 27, 2003 | 10:58 am
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Thanks for confirming my suspicions.
I have a last minute tripped booked for this weekend involving a stay at a W hotel. When I called Starwood Preferred Guest services, they were not able to enter my elite membership number. I guess not only will I be unable to get points for the stay, but I probably shouldn't expect a complimentary upgrade at check-in either.
Can't blame a gal for trying though.
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I have a last minute tripped booked for this weekend involving a stay at a W hotel. When I called Starwood Preferred Guest services, they were not able to enter my elite membership number. I guess not only will I be unable to get points for the stay, but I probably shouldn't expect a complimentary upgrade at check-in either.
Can't blame a gal for trying though.
[This message has been edited by CanuckFlyer (edited 05-27-2003).]
May 27, 2003 | 11:39 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by CanuckFlyer:
When I called Starwood Preferred Guest services, they were not able to enter my elite membership number. I guess not only will I be unable to get points for the stay, but I probably shouldn't expect a complimentary upgrade at check-in either.</font>
When I called Starwood Preferred Guest services, they were not able to enter my elite membership number. I guess not only will I be unable to get points for the stay, but I probably shouldn't expect a complimentary upgrade at check-in either.</font>
You never know, they may give you something extra at that time.
May 31, 2003 | 7:37 am
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As an SPG Plat, I've ALWAYS received upgrades (mostly to suites) even on PriceLine stays and in many cases also got points for room & incidentals. Be sure to show your card when you check-in...
Jun 8, 2003 | 7:41 pm
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Well go figure. I got points for the hotel but not the flight!!! I flew Continental and gave my NW ff number. My account listing on NW's web site indicates the fare wasn't point eligible. I'm asking Travelocity to look into this, because as I understand things, they are simply resellers of site59's packages, and site59 indicates all flights they sell are point eligible. We'll see what happens. At least I got the SPG points (double, in fact)!
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