Amex Platinum benefit activation

[Panache]

Great post, was about to call in on how to activate Priority Pass, saved me from listening to Muzak!

 

[smittytabb]

Here's a good list that is basically what I was thinking to do:

http://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/amex-platinum-checklist/

However, it does miss out on things like Skyclub... IE if I show a complete beginner what their perks are they may miss that this is one of them.

This post by Stefan is good as well

http://rapidtravelchai.boardingarea.com/2016/05/11/amex-platinum-20-things-to-do/

 

[Ttitle]

http://www.schwab.com/public/schwab/investing/accounts_products/credit_cards

Anybody adding the Schwab AMEX Platinum also? That would be another 40,000 points (along with 450 fee - airline credits) but then 1.25 for each MR point into a Schwab account.

 

[Benjamin]

I opted in for Marriott platinum challenge and did mattress run last year ( thru one of the price mistakes of course ) and got the status within few weeks .

Then had Hilton and Hyatt match status

I did the same exact thing, just some hotels for a visit to Europe. Parlayed that into Marriott Plat and then begged the others to fall in line. They abided. Lucky me!

 

[gmenrule]

can you do the MPX /$200 Airline Credit with the Business version successfully?

 

[swonavy]

can you do the MPX /$200 Airline Credit with the Business version successfully?

Yes. I completed it about 2 months ago.

 

[ToothMiles]

Yes. I completed it about 2 months ago.

I signed up for United & bought $200 gift cards at MPX.

 

[Flanmann]

My current airline is Delta.. I'm flying on 1/1- wondering if I can get credit for my baggage with Delta, wait until it posts, and then still be able to switch my airline of choice before the end of January and use the rest of the available $200 credit?

 

[btbane]

I was curious about that for a similar reason as well. My business platinum was set to Southwest. I was planning on buying gift cards before the end of January to get the $200 credit. However, I don't think I would like to use Southwest as my 50% rebate for points redemption and unfortunately they have to be the same. I wanted to make sure that getting the $200 credit doesn't lock that airline in for the remainder of the year.

 

[ZipZapKaZoom]

My current airline is Delta...?

There is a limit to being able to switch airlines. A simpler trick might be to buy a Delta Gift card for $200 and just use it as a discount on your next trip.
https://www.delta.com/egift/eGiftPurchase.action

 

[ZipZapKaZoom]

A hidden Amex membership reward is that once you have Hilton Honors Gold you can get Sixt Platinum.

1. Create a Best Western account
2. E-mail StatusMatch@bestwestern.com with a Status match request for Best Western Diamond include an image of your Hilton Honors card
3. Get a Sixt Platinum card
http://partner.sixt.de/bestwestern/best-western-rewards-services/partnership/?L=1

Sixt is my favorite car rental company, sometimes on their e-mail blasts, you can rent a BMW for the price of a Hertz Chevy Spark.

 

[bifslipson]

Does anyone know if the SPG gold status automatically upgrades you to Marriott Gold or do you have to call/email for it to trigger? I just got a Platinum (yet to arrive) and have a weeklong JW Marriott stay coming up. you prefer to get Gold treatment vs Silver, although it's resort, so no breakfast anyway. Here's to an upgraded room......."if available".

 

[italdesign]

IIRC once you link your Marriott and SPG accounts, the status match is instant.

 

[tgrshark13]

Does anyone know if the SPG gold status automatically upgrades you to Marriott Gold or do you have to call/email for it to trigger.

It triggered automatically for me (once I remembered to add SPG, since I rarely stay with them).

 

[bifslipson]

FYI- it takes up to 72 hours to trigger the SPG Gold. Once THAT happens, the Marriott upgrade is automatic. Thanks.

 

[BeckhamsTears]

are the car rental statuses no longer available?
I can't find a working link

 

[madage]

https://www295.americanexpress.com/cards/platinum/protected/benefit.do?benefitTemplate=auth_template_a&benefitId=premiumcarrental&intlink=US:PlatinumBenefits:Travel:PremiumCarRental:Enroll

 

[BeckhamsTears]

https://www295.americanexpress.com/cards/platinum/protected/benefit.do?benefitTemplate=auth_template_a&benefitId=premiumcarrental&intlink=US:PlatinumBenefits:Travel:PremiumCarRental:Enroll

for whatever reason wouldn't work on Chrome, tried 2 computers
got it on Internet Explorer
Thx

 

[Mancolt]

I didn't see this mentioned in this thread (but could have missed it). Now that AmEx provides the $200/year Uber credit, add your AmEx Platinum to your Uber app. Based on a DoC article, it doesn't appear the biz platinum is getting the Uber credits, or the fee increase. I mistakenly thought both were coming.

 

[bifslipson]

are the car rental statuses no longer available?
I can't find a working link

I just received my Plat last month. Signed up for Avis and got Avis Preferred status. Saved me from standing in a line 30 deep at MCO and wen straight to the garage kiosk to pick up my keys.

 

[italdesign]

[UPDATE] - I see both credits now, it took a few minutes to appear.

Does anyone know, if I have multiple personal Plats, is it possible to get $15 Uber credit on each one in the same month? I added both Plats to Uber but am still only seeing one $15 credit. Not sure if another credit will appear after using 1st.

 

[currid7]

[UPDATE] - I see both credits now, it took a few minutes to appear.

Does anyone know, if I have multiple personal Plats, is it possible to get $15 Uber credit on each one in the same month? I added both Plats to Uber but am still only seeing one $15 credit. Not sure if another credit will appear after using 1st.

Just to throw this out there, if you AF is coming due on one, hold off until it posts, so you can squeeze another credit (if you'll use it), then cancel in the 30 day window. My AF will hit 5/22 but I'll use Uber on 5/26 and 6/8 so I can squeeze $30 out before I need to cancel on 6/22. Don't cut it too close though!

 

[pointsaholic]

[UPDATE] - I see both credits now, it took a few minutes to appear.

Does anyone know, if I have multiple personal Plats, is it possible to get $15 Uber credit on each one in the same month? I added both Plats to Uber but am still only seeing one $15 credit. Not sure if another credit will appear after using 1st.

I get 2 $15 credits per month. It doesn't even need to be your own Plat. One of the cards is my sister's. She doesn't use Uber so she let me add her plat to my Uber account.

Something must have gone wrong with adding your 2nd plat to uber.

 

[Mauddib6]

On a recent Westin stay, I realised how utterly useless SPG gold is. My so called upgraded room was one of the worst in the property.

My last stay at an SPG property with gold status got us a really nice upgrade to an incredible room. Also, love the double earning with Delta status and SPG gold.

 

[PNW-MSSER]

My last stay at an SPG property with gold status got us a really nice upgrade to an incredible room. Also, love the double earning with Delta status and SPG gold.

If you read tripadvisor, you would realize thats an exception rather than the norm

 

[atravels]

In addition to the $15/mo credit ($20 for Dec.), adding your Plat card to Uber also upgrades your status with Uber automatically, theoretically matching you with higher rated drivers.

 

[mec]

You DO NOT need to activate the Roadside Assistance on the Platinum or the PRG.

Good up to 4 times a year for tows up to 10 miles ($3 per mile past 10), keys locked in the car, up to 2 gallons of gas or a jump start.

 

[HariOm]

Does anyone know whether day passes to the AA Admirals Club will still trigger the $200 airline fee credit on the Amex Plat?

 

[HariOm]

Does anyone know whether day passes to the AA Admirals Club will still trigger the $200 airline fee credit on the Amex Plat?

Question withdrawn. Got confirmed "yes" from AMEX site.