Author Topic: Using Amex platinum for lounges (Read 77994 times)

moto · « **Reply #260 on:** January 02, 2014, 06:40:09 PM »

Quote from: raphy781 on January 02, 2014, 06:08:52 AM

The ability to get a $0-$500 credit.

how do you get that?

AI-TRAVEL · « **Reply #261 on:** January 02, 2014, 07:22:15 PM »

Quote from: moto on January 02, 2014, 06:40:09 PM

how do you get that?

+1

moto · « **Reply #262 on:** January 05, 2014, 02:49:39 AM »

So i called amex and seems like because i signed up after the new came out they are only offering me $100 bucks credit should i take that or if i wait till march maybe i will get the $500 credit ?

Lou Bob · « **Reply #263 on:** January 05, 2014, 04:56:57 AM »

Quote from: moto on January 05, 2014, 02:49:39 AM

So i called amex and seems like because i signed up after the new came out they are only offering me $100 bucks credit should i take that or if i wait till march maybe i will get the $500 credit ?

most ppl that got the email were offered $200, not $500

bobzilla · « **Reply #264 on:** January 05, 2014, 11:09:10 AM »

Does amex platinum mercedes have the same benefits as regular amex plat? (Priority pass, spg gold etc)

bochur123 · « **Reply #265 on:** January 05, 2014, 11:41:53 AM »

Quote from: bobzilla on January 05, 2014, 11:09:10 AM

Does amex platinum mercedes have the same benefits as regular amex plat? (Priority pass, spg gold etc)

yes

bobzilla · « **Reply #266 on:** January 05, 2014, 11:49:07 AM »

Quote from: bochur123 on January 05, 2014, 11:41:53 AM

yes

Also $200 credit for airline purchases?

Lou Bob · « **Reply #267 on:** January 05, 2014, 12:16:11 PM »

Quote from: bobzilla on January 05, 2014, 11:49:07 AM

Also $200 credit for airline purchases?

yes

bobzilla · « **Reply #268 on:** January 05, 2014, 01:46:10 PM »

So who would apply for a regular amex plat with 25k signup bonus, while amex plat mercedes offers all its benefits plus double signup bonus (50k)?!
Im I missing something here?

Myccrabbi · « **Reply #269 on:** January 05, 2014, 04:02:34 PM »

Quote from: bobzilla on January 05, 2014, 01:46:10 PM

So who would apply for a regular amex plat with 25k signup bonus, while amex plat mercedes offers all its benefits plus double signup bonus (50k)?!
Im I missing something here?

who ever got the MB plat:p

milechazzer · « **Reply #270 on:** January 20, 2014, 05:46:56 PM »

Does a cancelled (but not expired) Amex Platinum Card still get access to Delta lounges in JFK and LAX (with boarding passes)?

thx

Lou Bob · « **Reply #271 on:** January 20, 2014, 05:59:52 PM »

Quote from: milechazzer on January 20, 2014, 05:46:56 PM

Does a cancelled (but not expired) Amex Platinum Card still get access to Delta lounges in JFK and LAX (with boarding passes)?

thx

yes

Mimi K. · « **Reply #272 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:47:34 PM »

Probably the wrong place to post this so feel free to move it:
a copy of a post from SD
Stupid use for the points but you get the idea.

Amex Platinum call to get 25k points added through retentions
Dont know if this is a slick deal to most but it was for me. So last week I called to cancel the card as I found out no longer have access to american or us airway lounges. The guy at that time gave me a 100 dollar airline credit. Then today found out that delta is no longer allowing guests into the lounges. So I called in and complained and the lady offered me 25K points added to my account which would be at best 250 dollars. But then she said I can combine that 25K and 20k points of my own credit to pay for the 450 dollar card fee. I initially was only going to take the 25k points but since I have so many points I figured 20K of my own to pay for the 450 dollar fee was a good deal. This will atleast let me keep this card for this year and will reevaluate before my fee is due next February.

I called the 1800 number on the back of the card and in the automated system asked to cancel the card.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #273 on:** January 26, 2014, 12:04:21 AM »

Quote from: Mimi K. on January 25, 2014, 08:47:34 PM

Probably the wrong place to post this so feel free to move it:
a copy of a post from SD
Stupid use for the points but you get the idea.

Amex Platinum call to get 25k points added through retentions
Dont know if this is a slick deal to most but it was for me. So last week I called to cancel the card as I found out no longer have access to american or us airway lounges. The guy at that time gave me a 100 dollar airline credit. Then today found out that delta is no longer allowing guests into the lounges. So I called in and complained and the lady offered me 25K points added to my account which would be at best 250 dollars. But then she said I can combine that 25K and 20k points of my own credit to pay for the 450 dollar card fee. I initially was only going to take the 25k points but since I have so many points I figured 20K of my own to pay for the 450 dollar fee was a good deal. This will atleast let me keep this card for this year and will reevaluate before my fee is due next February.

I called the 1800 number on the back of the card and in the automated system asked to cancel the card.

Saw this also.
Nice that he got the points, but blew it on the redemption.