Hilton AmEx cards

[HuskerATL]

Yup. Can definitely happen. But they are also within their rights to deny benefits as it is explicitly written as such into the rules.

Cheers.

To come back to this. I am on a Amex Plat FB group and a person just posted that they used the Fine Hotels and Resorts credit at a Hilton. To use it, you have to use the Amex Travel portal and you can add in your HH number at check out. He said that he received a room upgrade due to his HH status and then when he arrived at the hotel, he received another room upgrade due to the FHR benefit (you get a room upgrade for free if available). So, not guaranteed, but this shows that some third-party sites still allow you to get your HH status benefits.

 

[Nowaker]

is this the thread where nowaker keeps the list of confirmed resort credit eligible resorts?

Yes. Since I don't have edit rights beyond 1 day, I simply repaste an updated list every time there's an update.

3. HGVC deed enrollment/club activation fee

Club activation fee, the $600-ish charge, is billed by the respective HOA and is equal to MF payment. So it matters what resort charged this. Which one was it?

 

[HuskerATL]

Club activation fee, the $600-ish charge,

interesting that the activation fee for the deeds are ~$600 but for the Certificates of Holiday, they are 347 GBP.

 

[letsgobobby]

Yes. Since I don't have edit rights beyond 1 day, I simply repaste an updated list every time there's an update.


Club activation fee, the $600-ish charge, is billed by the respective HOA and is equal to MF payment. So it matters what resort charged this. Which one was it?

W57 so that makes sense

 

[ljmiii]

To come back to this. I am on a Amex Plat FB group and a person just posted that they used the Fine Hotels and Resorts credit at a Hilton....So, not guaranteed, but this shows that some third-party sites still allow you to get your HH status benefits.

Take it for what it's worth, but AMEX FHR is the one personal* 'third-party' website that qualifies for Marriott Elite Status benefits because AMEX FHR is considered to be a travel agent, not a third party booking website (The same is NOT true of the 'normal' AMEX Travel website).

*there are also corporate booking engines that allow employees to get Marriott benefits. I have read that it depends on the contract...but since it doesn't affect me I haven't delved deeper.

 

[HuskerATL]

Take it for what it's worth, but AMEX FHR is the one personal* 'third-party' website that qualifies for Marriott Elite Status benefits because AMEX FHR is considered to be a travel agent, not a third party booking website (The same is NOT true of the 'normal' AMEX Travel website).

*there are also corporate booking engines that allow employees to get Marriott benefits. I have read that it depends on the contract...but since it doesn't affect me I haven't delved deeper.

Interesting. I didn't know that. I know it has counted but I didn't realize it was different than the "normal" Travel site. I just went and experimented a bit. Waldorf in ATL doesn't come up in the normal booking site but it does in the FHR booking site. I know when I travel for work, they add my loyalty numbers for both the airline and hotel and they count. A definite must for international travel since they hotel perks tend to be better overseas for Diamond HH members....like Execute Floors and lounges.

 

[fishwithwater]

Yes. Since I don't have edit rights beyond 1 day, I simply repaste an updated list every time there's an update.


Club activation fee, the $600-ish charge, is billed by the respective HOA and is equal to MF payment. So it matters what resort charged this. Which one was it?

Do you know if the $199 club due is billed by my resort or HGVC?

 

[HuskerATL]

Do you know if the $199 club due is billed by my resort or HGVC?

HGVC. It will either be part of the MF bill or on its own. You are charged once not matter how many weeks you own.

 

[1Kflyerguy]

Do you know if the $199 club due is billed by my resort or HGVC?

Mine usually shows up on my Kings Land MF bill, and it does trigger the Amex credit if i pay it separately from the whole MF.

 

[dayooper]

Mine usually shows up on my Kings Land MF bill, and it does trigger the Amex credit if i pay it separately from the whole MF.

It shows up in my account about 2 weeks before my my first MF is billed. It’s then added on to that resorts MF. The Flamingo always shows up first it’s also the first deed I purchased.

 

[GT75]

Yes. Since I don't have edit rights beyond 1 day, I simply repaste an updated list every time there's an update.

When you compile all of the data, we can add it to a Sticky.

 

[Wright17s]

I’ve used this tip the last two years to claim my $250 Aspire airline credit:

Got Amex Airline Credits? Pair Them with Delta eCredits to Book Flights!

Got Amex airline credits on a credit card? Got a voucher with Delta after canceling or rebooking a flight? We'll show you a new way to put both to use.

thriftytraveler.com

 

[HuskerATL]

I’ve used this tip the last two years to claim my $250 Aspire airline credit:

Got Amex Airline Credits? Pair Them with Delta eCredits to Book Flights!

Got Amex airline credits on a credit card? Got a voucher with Delta after canceling or rebooking a flight? We'll show you a new way to put both to use.

thriftytraveler.com

I have done this without planning it. I use my eCredits for flights and either our Platinum or Aspire..and get the credit. I also get it with seat upgrades

 

[Nowaker]

I’ve used this tip the last two years to claim my $250 Aspire airline credit:

Got Amex Airline Credits? Pair Them with Delta eCredits to Book Flights!

Got Amex airline credits on a credit card? Got a voucher with Delta after canceling or rebooking a flight? We'll show you a new way to put both to use.

thriftytraveler.com

Thanks for sharing. I found this credit as low value because it's seat upgrades (which I don't do), bags (which I have for free anyway, due to a different airline card) and booze (which I don't do).

 

[linsj]

I use the airline credit for United's travel bank. Deposit $250 and use as payment for the next flight I book.

 

[ljmiii]

I use the airline credit for United's travel bank. Deposit $250 and use as payment for the next flight I book.

Well that's Brilliant! I have significant status with United and the grandfathered Continental Presidential Plus card so I basically never have airline fees. But if I can just buy a $250 travel bank credit that makes the HH Aspire a much more attractive proposition.

 

[frank808]

I use the airline credit for United's travel bank. Deposit $250 and use as payment for the next flight I book.

Just got $1600 in United travel bank the other day. Four Aspire $250 and two Ritz Carlton $300. Will pay for a trip to east coast.

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[frank808]

Well that's Brilliant! I have significant status with United and the grandfathered Continental Presidential Plus card so I basically never have airline fees. But if I can just buy a $250 travel bank credit that makes the HH Aspire a much more attractive proposition.

With United 1K status you get economy comfort seating, 3 pieces of luggage and free meal and alcoholic drink if not upgraded to business or first. So have nothing to really spend airline credit on. Thank goodness United brought back the travel bank option last year. Made it very simple to use up the travel credits past couple years.

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[Nowaker]

Four Aspire $250

How do you get four Aspires? Apart from the spouse, I would guess, children or parents?

 

[HuskerATL]

With United 1K status you get economy comfort seating, 3 pieces of luggage and free meal and alcoholic drink if not upgraded to business or first. So have nothing to really spend airline credit on. Thank goodness United brought back the travel bank option last year. Made it very simple to use up the travel credits past couple years.

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I wish Delta had that. I am a million miler and I got Silver for life, which is just about worthless, a plaque and bag tags.... That is it.

 

[letsgobobby]

How do you get four Aspires? Apart from the spouse, I would guess, children or parents?

presumably business

 

[frank808]

Two aspires in my name and two aspires in wife's name. No rules against having more than one Aspire. Now we did get one Aspire apiece first, then applied for the lower tier Ascend. I got an invitation to upgrade to Aspire with 125K bonus. I had a $75 AF Ascend that was grandfathered, so Amex probably wanted me out of that product. So I upgraded. Wife had the $95 Ascend (or whatever that card was called then) but never got the bonus points upgrade offer. Hers was the $95 annual fee version.

Make sure to apply for the Ascend and then upgrade to Aspire in 12 months. That way you get sign up bonus for both cards. Or just apply for one Aspire and apply for another a few months later but without signup bonus. But why not get both bonuses? Amex is usually once in a lifetime sign up bonus per card.

Make $50 a year plus get a FNA....what is not to like?

Now you can usually only have 5 credit cards active(business cards count towards limit) with Amex. But it depends because wife and I have 6 credit cards a piece. Now charge cards don't count towards that 5 total. I believe you can have 10 charge cards (Amex green, gold platinum etc.).

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[frank808]

I wish Delta had that. I am a million miler and I got Silver for life, which is just about worthless, a plaque and bag tags.... That is it.

United silver is the same. Free bag and chance at economy comfort at checkin (so 24 hours before flight).

I am close to United million miler. Gets me lifetime gold status which is not bad. Companion and myself on same pnr would get economy comfort seats and 2 bags a piece. Also get to give gold status to spouse/significant other.

What does Delta diamond get you (figure same tier as 1K)?

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[HuskerATL]

United silver is the same. Free bag and chance at economy comfort at checkin (so 24 hours before flight).

What does Delta diamond get you (figure same tier as 1K)?

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I was Diamond for many years when I traveled more than I do now and it has some nice perks.... First in line for upgrades , etc. I used to book coach and get upgraded to first class on most of my international trips. I usually flew Delta to AMS and then KLM to the next destination. Diamond gave me access to the KLM lounge and it is nice in AMS. Also, I have a pretty big collection of KLM Delft crafted houses from their first class. Neat but just dust collectors. Plus, you get a lot of bonus miles so you accrue a lot on those long haul flights. I fly to Africa and Asia a lot so great mileage builders. Between moving to Africa for 3 years and then the pandemic, my flying has reduced. I miss the old perks but I don't miss being away from home so much. Surprised my wife didn't give me the boot.....

 

[CalGalTraveler]

I wish Delta had that. I am a million miler and I got Silver for life, which is just about worthless, a plaque and bag tags.... That is it.

My DH is 35k shy of million miler on United and we both look forward to lifetime gold. I am reserving my DH on United metal every chance to get him across the finish line.

I didn't realize that the Aspire can credit United travel bank. That sounds really easy. How long is the travel bank good for?

We usually use the credit on Southwest but am adding an Aspire for DH this year so will connect his bonus to United if the bank doesn't expire too quickly.