Club renewal - grace period?
Jan 9, 2011, 5:47 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: BOS
Programs: Marriott LTG, HHonors Diamond, Nat'l Exec
Posts: 3,581
Club renewal - grace period?
My club membership is due to expire in early February, but I'm not going to be traveling for several weeks after the expiration. How long do I have after it expires before the membership is considered "new" and subject to the $50 initiation fee?
And is there a current renewal promotion? The 1500PQM offer I got in my email reminder appears to have expired on 12/31.
And is there a current renewal promotion? The 1500PQM offer I got in my email reminder appears to have expired on 12/31.
Jan 10, 2011, 5:07 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: American Platinum, Priority Club Platinum, Marriott Rewards Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6
I waited three months before renewing without getting hit with the initiation fee. I renewed in December so I got the 1500 miles the very next day.
Jan 10, 2011, 6:10 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: PHL-adjacent
Programs: AA Executive Platinum (but always US in my heart), HH Diamond
Posts: 3,346
I was under the impression that once you have been a member, you will never technically be considered "new" again.
Jan 10, 2011, 6:18 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 425
What's the use of the initiation fee to begin with?
Jan 11, 2011, 5:40 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Executive Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,662
To the OP, I am not sure whether you are delaying your renewal in order to extend your membership expiration date but I suspect that a delayed renewal will not accomplish this. Or perhaps you are just trying to determine when the initiation fee kicks back in. I am a first year club member myself and am interested in the answers.
Jan 11, 2011, 9:35 am
#6
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 350
Why not go with an AMEX Platinum? For $450 you get access to USAir, American and Delta Clubs plus FHR program.
Jan 11, 2011, 10:33 am
#7
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: USAirways CP
Posts: 712
The US Airways card allows you entry into the United and Continental clubs w/o needed a United or Continental ticket.
It really depends on where you are flying and what clubs are located at those airports.
(At least this is how I understand it when reading the benefits of the AmExp Plat card. I believe there is a 50K point bonus if you get the Plat card.)