Why I'm sticking with the Hilton Honors Program

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Why I'm sticking with the Hilton Honors Program

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@JacobsPointsAndProfit 2 ай бұрын

I’m having a similar experience. I didn’t think I’d be very loyal to any brand, but my couple of Hilton stays on this current trip have convinced me that I might want Diamond status. Even with Gold I’m being upgraded a few days before I arrive at the hotel

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. I hope you’re having a good trip. Sounds epic!

@gilbertnicholas1582 Ай бұрын

Having Diamond status was great when I went to French Polynesia in April

@LukesPointsandMiles Ай бұрын

@@gilbertnicholas1582 nice!!!

@moisesdavidarevalo5725 2 ай бұрын

I've been mostly a Hilton guy. I wouldn't call myself a loyalist, but in many occasions a Hilton is conveniently located and available with points wherever I'm traveling to. For me, it's been a little bit of a struggle to find a Hyatt available with points. 4 out 10 times at least I try booking a Hyatt I get this Not Available with points message which is terribly frustrating

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I can feel your pain. Hyatt is very frustrating.

@DugrozReports 2 ай бұрын

Yes. Hyatt is only reliable for lower end stuff (Hyatt Places, etc)

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@DugrozReports 💯

@CarlosHdz-rm6sg 2 ай бұрын

You love to see it. I’ve been a Hilton loyalist since day one. Hilton Aspire elevates my business and professional stays everywhere I go. And just like you I’ve stayed at Category 7-8 Hyatts before with Guest of Honor certificates and it just doesn’t compare to the Hilton experience. To tell you the truth I’d prefer Marriott and IHG before I even consider a stay at a Hyatt.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

im a big fan of IHG and marriott properties are really great.

@augiestravels 2 ай бұрын

I love the breakdown of your experiences at each of those properties.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I like to share!

@LiamRichie825 2 ай бұрын

What I like about Hilton is it’s easy to understand. There aren’t too many tiers with so many nights needed. It’s easy for pea brains like me to understand

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

💯

@AMEX4Life 2 ай бұрын

I’m all in for Hilton for the stay… But I’m also in on IHG.. Their Premier card is a winner..And the hotels are nice..

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Def agree.

@sangyup81 2 ай бұрын

Hiltons with in-property Starbucks trigger the quarterly Hilton credit on my Hilton Business AMEX and those dollars earn on the Hilton multipliers. This even worked for buying Starbucks gift cards I only tried this in a couple of Hiltons in the Washington, DC area though but I’ll try others when I’m traveling next

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

thats very interesting. Thanks for the data points!

@x1928 2 ай бұрын

Diamond may be watered down in the states but their program is just easy, straight forward and quite cheap to get into.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

No matter how watered down it gets I still get my food & beverage money every single day.

@feeb2634 2 ай бұрын

The last 2 double tree stays i have received a room with a bunch of snacks

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@feeb2634 I think I’m 100% in suite upgrades with doubletree.

@Elricky124 2 ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMilesUncle Luke, have you gotten any upgrades at Hampton Inn’s or Embassy suites? If so, what did you get as an upgrade?

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@Elricky124 he never stayed at an ES but I don’t think Hampton has anything to upgrade to? Either no, I would never expect an upgrade at a Hampton

@02Hrothgar 2 ай бұрын

Love this episode! Caveat my comments with the fact that I have Hilton Diamond but not Hyatt Globalist. I recently stayed at the Park Hyatt NYC, Zurich and Milan as well as the WA Amsterdam and Conrad St. James (London). For me there was no comparison in terms of experience at the luxury properties. It must be said, there was absolutely nothing wrong with my stays at the PHs. The design of the PH Milan was immaculate. But at WAs and Conrads I have always felt like a welcomed/wanted guest (i.e. not transactional). I absolutely love Hilton, especially overseas. I feel as though Hyatt and PHs in particular overhyped and only talked about given the value. Really looking forward to the SLH/Hilton integration in the upcoming months. Great content as always Uncle Luke!

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

We may be sharing a brain!🧠

@VictorKung 2 ай бұрын

Really appreciate you sharing your experiences and how they have changed your perspective.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure

@CardHunter-u2t 2 ай бұрын

Hello, new to your channel and I'm already a fan! I just got the Hilton Honors card less than a month ago because of the 70K points and free night offer. I'm really looking to grow with this brand. Thank you for the video sir, bravo!

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

thanks for watching. welcome aboard!!

@ahmadwharton6859 2 ай бұрын

The Conrad Orlando should not be overlooked...stayed there for 3 nights with points got a wonderful upgrade and the lagoon is amazing

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I’ve heard great things.

@AGrg 2 ай бұрын

Writing this comment from WA Cancun. Got upgrade even before checking in with just Gold. WA service is top Notch. They treat you like Royalty and as Real Customer. Food is expensive but worth it for the experience and quality.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Nice moves man! Enjoy!!!

@Slaize 2 ай бұрын

Diamond status seems useless in the US unless you're staying at resorts. Hilton in asia is nice, but you're paying a premium for the brand when other local hotels offer similar benefits at a much lower price. I gave up on the hotel loyalty and use the 10x portals for overseas stays.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Not a bad move.

@MillisConstruction 2 ай бұрын

After yet another 2 weeks of travel including a St Regis, a Tribute Portfolio, and 2-3 other in between brands…. The consistent quality, being upgraded to corner top floor suites, one bedroom suites etc at every stay that is above a basic hotel at least. I’m sticking with Marriott 😊

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Nice moves!!

@clum54 2 ай бұрын

Hey Luke, Sorry you didn't have a wonderful experience in Zurich. We just stayed there a few weeks ago and had the most awesome upgrade ever. I am globalist and used my upgrade certificate to get a Jr Suite. When we checked in, we were upgrade to the Ambassador Suite, a $5000/night room. We were offered a short ride in their Rolls Royce but sadly we did not have the time to take them up on their offer. Breakfast there was delightful with made to order options as well as the enormous buffet spread.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! We didn’t have anything close to a bad experience. Just nothing special.

@elizabethchamberlain6893 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. Yes, I would like to see a detailed video on the Aspire card. I have the Surpass card and use it as my primary card. Good luck with your gift card. I ordered one on a Tuesday and got it 2 days later. I love using my free night certificates at a Waldorf Astoria hotel. Glad to hear you’re sticking with Hilton.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Actually the gift card has been received and all is well

@thejokerspeaks 2 ай бұрын

I'm keeping my Hilton trifecta, even the business. Hands down my favorite hotel program, followed by IHG.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Can’t argue with that

@SENDO-X 2 ай бұрын

The F&B credit/breakfast, and the points earning potential will always keep me choosing hilton over anything else. Iv never had issues with the locations either

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Exactly

@druiz012 2 ай бұрын

Only Grand Hyatts and Hyatt Regencys have lounges. There's really not that many properties with active lounges. I've also heard of some All-Inclusives having special lounges for Globalists too but I've never personally been. Hyatt Hotel lounges aren't worth the trouble imho... but I still mostly stay at Hyatts because I have so many Chase points.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

perfectly understandable. Chase makes it easy.

@theVhin Ай бұрын

That Diamond status in Asia makes you feel like a baller. Since I fly x2 min in Asia a year. The Aspire is a keeper. ❤

@LukesPointsandMiles Ай бұрын

@@theVhin very interesting. I’m still waiting for my first real Asia trip

@iankm1 2 ай бұрын

Just picked up the honors card this morning, gonna have my player two get one as well and use the points and two FNC for three nights at the Conrad in the Maldives

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Big leagueing!!!

@azimuth711 2 ай бұрын

Agree on PH Zurich. I stayed using a Cat 7 FNC before they created Cat 8, and I was a bit underwhelmed. Everything was "fine", the Globalist welcome amenities and steward greeting in my mini-suite (upgrade), the breakfast buffet, all perfectly nice, but a bit sterile and impersonal, and far from worthy of a category increase. The Thompson Madrid was far more welcoming and enjoyable, well worth their category bump from 4 to 5. I've been considering dipping my toes in the Hilton waters, and you've given me some ideas for how to proceed, thanks.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I think “nice” is a great way to describe PH Zurich.

@PointsBlankTravel 2 ай бұрын

Luke, great video!! I’m still going to focus on the transferable points cards. After my stay in Denver, I’m definitely Team Hyatt!!

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

oh man - dont worry, hyatt will eventually let you down! haha

@MontyTheCardNerd 2 ай бұрын

Love hearing about your experiences at those properties! As much as I love Hyatt, my 2 best hotel experiences were arguably at a Waldorf Astoria and Conrad. Hilton does regular hotels well and luxury hotels super well per my experience.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

yeah i would agree with that. I generally dont stay at many budget hilton properties - those stays are better with IHG and Hyatt for me.

@Xavier_ID. 2 ай бұрын

Hiltons baby! Love the hotels and program. Great breakdown!! 👍🏼

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Xavier!!

@Zenichiro 2 ай бұрын

For those that are looking for another way to get the $50 statement credit for the Surpass card, book a room with points and dollars. Paying with points and dollars will allow you to use less points and less cash. If I stay for one night, I try to pay around $50ish and the rest in points so that I can get the $50 statement credit.😊

@Elricky124 2 ай бұрын

Good one. thank you. I also use it to make up for the breakfast credit that doesn’t cover breakfast:)

@louisp3822 2 ай бұрын

Hard not to love Hilton. Stayed at Hilton in Singapore and Osaka. Got upgraded for both.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Nice work!!

@shadowblade232 2 ай бұрын

I keep my US domestic expectations very low, but Hilton Diamond has been good to me internationally. IHG has been a decent secondary program overseas if you have Platinum through the Chase cards and buy the points cheap.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Agree. And yes I also have ihg platinum

@paulfelkner6749 2 ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMiles Lifetime Platinum and current Titanium with Marriott on pleasure so I'm sticking to that. Also got that IHG card and got Diamond on spending, don't have enough domestic experience but was treated very well in Intercontinentals in Amman (24K) and Istanbul (32K) on cheap points. Competing Marriotts were going for 40K +. and they say Marriott points are worth more 🧐

@DavidRaccah 2 ай бұрын

Hey Luke the videos are getting much better and I agree on your sentiment overall.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Thanks David!! I appreciate the kind words

@Zenichiro 2 ай бұрын

I totally agree with your assessment. I am Globalist and so far it’s lack luster. Heading to Kauai in July and it will really need to impress me to continue loyalty with Hyatt. I booked this in October 2023 and still haven’t been able to apply my suite night upgrade. 😅

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I hope you get the big upgrade!!!

@Zenichiro 2 ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMiles lol I doubt it. Only Presidential suite available. Never have I seen the standard or pool suite available and I have an alert set on openhotel alerts.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@Zenichiro keep hope alive!!

@woodzy883 2 ай бұрын

I really like hilton, all I have is the business, but will probably get the HH either the FNC, that will put me at two. I got the 15k spend FNC on business before it went away. I am going to try and get a ink unlimited before, knock out that sub, and knocking out 2k wouldn't be an issue. I may pick up the Aspire by end of year, and that will round out my card roadmap for the year.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Hilton for the stay!!

@ShawnB321 2 ай бұрын

Luke, always great info in the videos. Keep up the good work and have a great day.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@Xray__12 2 ай бұрын

Hyatt best stays are international at the all inclusive properties in Mexico and the Caribbean imo. Secrets properties to be exact. Easy way to get great value for Chase points. IHG is my personal favorite for domestic stays. Kimpton properties especially.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

All those resorts have seen a huge price increase in points. We stayed at one last year and it was really great though!!

@alexanderwillet3245 2 ай бұрын

I’m staying at secrets punta Cana this summer for only 25,000 PPN. Hyatt still has a lot of great value that’s so easy to use.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@alexanderwillet3245 we stayed at dreams house last year and i was really happy with that stay.

@Xray__12 2 ай бұрын

@@alexanderwillet3245 agreed! I stayed 4 nights at the new secrets in tulum a few weeks ago for 28,000 PPN at the time of booking. Certainly a lot of great redemptions out there. Enjoy your stay!

@Zenichiro 2 ай бұрын

For all those that doubt the power of HH points please note that I just booked Zemi Miches AI 5 nights for 400k HH points for March 2025 which is spring break and for 4 people. This is $1300 per night (make sure you add 4 people if you want fact check). That’s 1.6 cents per HH.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I just saw spring break in Aruba at Hilton for over over 1.1 cpp. Tons of great redemptions.

@yurig2530 2 ай бұрын

I have 1 Aspire, 1 Surpass and 1 Business. My plan is to convert Surpass to Aspire, get no AF Hilton, and then convert it to Aspire in order to have 3 Aspires. My P2 is in a Hilton popup jail for no reason, she can apply for other Amex cards, but not for Hilton. She never had a Hilton card. Otherwise I would target for 6 Aspires.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Multiple aspire are definitely a strong move

@L_____E_______IT 22 күн бұрын

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@LukesPointsandMiles 22 күн бұрын

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@henryfabian3187 2 ай бұрын

I’m a Hyatt fan because of Chase & we stay a lot in Mexico & the Caribbean. I do have the Surpass & trying to spend $15k for a FNC. I recently applied for the HH for the sub with a FNC, & hope to apply for the aspire in Aug/Sept for another FNC. I’m trying to stack these for a stay at a Waldorf in Cabo next summer for my anniversary.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I want to visit that property as well

@henryfabian3187 2 ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMiles do you see any issues with getting approved for the aspire 2-3 months after I was approved for the HH? I’ve had the Surpass 1 year. I don’t have much experience with Amex & applications. My credit score is excellent with less than 10% utilization. Thanks.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@henryfabian3187 I wouldn’t worry. Wait 90 days if you can. As long as you’ve been spending on them I think you’ll be fine

@DugrozReports 2 ай бұрын

I'm gonna have to get to Malta someday ....

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I bet you’d like Popeyes village.

@warrenescalona3033 2 ай бұрын

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@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

💯

@billwright2176 2 ай бұрын

We just used hilton points at a waldorf for 1.2 cents 5th night free. Had a great stay. Our upgrade was just giving us a pool view. That's no value to us. We like the hilton program. I have considered adding a second aspire. We mostly dont do high-end trips. The free night i have to value under $500. It's probably under $400. We use both resort credits. Dont think i could use 2 cards worth . I figure i could get a couple hundred in positive value but id have to work at it with a second aspire . Ive also wondered if I want the brilliant. . Im sure i could at least be even with the card vs AF and have platinum. But i go back to just enjoying the vacation with the one aspire and the ability to use chase points when i want to. Maybe I should just use my csr.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I think with the high AF cards they start losing value when you add competing programs

@Retired-jr3qs 2 ай бұрын

Got upgraded at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale without requesting it. Diamond status has perks.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see if I can get one soon!

@ryanarnold4790 2 ай бұрын

Problem with their cc is Hilton points are now down to .035 $ per point. I know we all repeat the points guy calc of .05 cents per pours but that’s not true anymore, it’s .035 cents per point. Makes their multipliers not good on your spending with so many ways to grab 3-5%

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I’m sorry but I’m not at all following you. Are you saying you are redeeming HH points for .035 cents?

@PingPingTravel 2 ай бұрын

The Hilton program is indeed very good and I get decent upgrades. My only issue is that I've never had a decent Hilton paid breakfast ever. All have been lacking in more than one aspect.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

That’s interesting. I’m curious which properties you stay at?

@PingPingTravel 2 ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMiles Recently, Conrad Tokyo and Conrad Shenzhen, Hilton Banqiao (Taiwan). Mainly overseas Hiltons.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@PingPingTravel those properties don’t have decent breakfast??? That’s interesting!

@PingPingTravel 2 ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMiles They do have decent breakfast. Perhaps I should have said that their breakfast offerings are less than what is offered at the competition.

@glenardonia 2 ай бұрын

The Hilton in Prague did not disappoint.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

And it had a great executive lounge!!

@boy_named_niel Ай бұрын

Literally going to Hilton Malta next week 😂 used points for 5 nights so got a 70k for one night for free!

@LukesPointsandMiles Ай бұрын

@@boy_named_niel I really enjoyed the property. I hope you do as well.

@basnetgl 2 ай бұрын

Another great video, Luke! Hilton is a great brand for getting value out of your stay with the credit cards. By the way, which brand was the boutique hotel in Amsterdam associated with?

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

It was called Max Brown hotels 🏨

@johnny_ma 2 ай бұрын

i use card pointers and it does the same for auto adding all offers, Hilton is too easy to get value from so sticking with them is easy,

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Johnny!!

@Ckmorris08 2 ай бұрын

Love the video! Where are you finding your best use cases for buying Hilton points? I did it this year for a Cabo trip. Was just wondering if there are some other good use cases.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Recently I’ve found good stays in both Aruba and Colombia with Hilton around 1.1 cpp. Not a bad deal for purchasing for .5 cpp

@gearhead1308 18 күн бұрын

What is your situation/experience with Marriott?

@LukesPointsandMiles 18 күн бұрын

@@gearhead1308 I’ve had the Marriott Biz card and I’ve stayed a marriotts but I’ve never Been able to squeeze the value out of their program. I still stay at marriotts occasionally. I think two in the past 8-9 months.

@ericknguyen0617 2 ай бұрын

Hello Uncle Luke, With your Hilton stays, do you ever have a car with you? If so, is there a way you leverage your status to get free parking? If not, do you have any other potential tips or tricks up your sleeve for this? I have been quite cheap in the past when it came to booking places to stay and I never had to pay for parking, but paying for parking seems to be a common thing at the more bigger named hotels. Thank you in advance Uncle Luke.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I very rarely rent a car so I don’t have much help here. In Malta I know the hotel gave us a discount to the garage but I can’t remember getting free parking anywhere

@colinyuhl9339 2 ай бұрын

No question Hilton has the best loyalty program in my mind. Surpass is a killer card too. But…really been pondering earning some 10x capital one miles in the portal lately…pretty tough to beat that return…what do I do??

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Haha. You can’t lose! Flip a coin!

@toddyee-e6n 2 ай бұрын

Very insightful, esp. since I've started the wean from Hilton and the ladder up the Marriott cards. Question: When you bought Hilton points, and used your a Hilton Card?, what multiplier did you get for the purchase of Hilton points?

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

"other" x3

@911eVoX 2 ай бұрын

Dang Luke it looks like you've gained an extra 20 pounds and aged about 5 years in the span of a couple months I've last seen you. Those kiddos definitely taking a lot of your time, man!

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Thanks man. The gray beard helps

@lienecarter6411 2 ай бұрын

I’m having trouble using the resort credit

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

That one could be tough because you actually need to stay at a Hilton resort. As far as time issues, some have had luck in calling the property with a future reservation and prepaying

@lienecarter6411 2 ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMiles i tried calling a property that I’m staying at next month. I was told that i could only prepay for the room rate and resort fees. Because i paid with points there is nothing that I could prepay. Even incidentals. I also spent money in a local resort that has a shop i like. The store has always coded as a hilton and i did receive the $50 credit on the Surpass but did not receive the $200 resort credit for the aspire. I’m going to call them on that one though. I think they may honor it.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@lienecarter6411 they might be property specific because I know some will let you prepay for incidentals.

@shahnulislam9897 2 ай бұрын

What is it about Hilton and never getting a free upgrade in the United States

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

We’ve gotten upgrades but only with the higher end properties plus doubletrees. But I never count on it

@DugrozReports 2 ай бұрын

At the end you said "we're cutting another $745 in annual fees" (for Hilton cards) -- which specific ones make that up?

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

One aspire $550 and the Hilton biz $195.

@DugrozReports 2 ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMiles oh, I misunderstood. I thought you were dropping the biz card. 🤷‍♂️

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@DugrozReports yes dropping the biz and downgrading the aspire comes to $745 less fees

@DugrozReports 2 ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMiles OK, yes, my bad. For some reason, when you said “cutting $745 in fees“ my brain thought “cutting a check for $745,“as though it was an expression meaning “making a payment of $745 to American Express“ it was late, I should’ve already been in bed by then. 🤦‍♂️🎉😆

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@DugrozReports Doug, no one writes checks anymore. 😂

@L-Man-Gaming 2 ай бұрын

Wait until you stay at the Hilton’s in Japan.

@omarkassem2391 2 ай бұрын

Uncle Luke, would you think a better status to have for a family, Hilton diamond or Marriott platinum, and which one provides a better experience ie breakfast and upgrades between them

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I very rarely mention Marriott status. I’m good with Marriott but I think Hiltons program is overwhelmingly better.

@jamesyu613 2 ай бұрын

I like Hilton pts

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

Easy to earn easy to use

@jamesyu613 2 ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMiles I agree

@orelmizrahi9373 Ай бұрын

So buying gift cards on their website triggers the business card credit?

@LukesPointsandMiles Ай бұрын

@@orelmizrahi9373 yes.

@orelmizrahi9373 Ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMileshave you heard if it works for buying points as well?

@LukesPointsandMiles Ай бұрын

@@orelmizrahi9373 it does not. Buying points goes through a separate company

@orelmizrahi9373 Ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMilesthanks for the info!

@TheArtistFKApingaso3687 2 ай бұрын

Luke which is the hotel chain where you can purchase status for $400 per year? I believe I saw that in one of your videos if I’m not mistaken. Just can’t remember the name.

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I think you misunderstood. With Hilton you are automatic diamond if you hold the aspire card. Aspire card is $550 a year now so you’re essentially buying top tier status for $550

@Andrew_ryan_ 2 ай бұрын

Might be referring to your ambassador status with IHG?

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@Andrew_ryan_ ambassador status costs $200 per year. Or 20k ihg points

@TheAndyzilla 2 ай бұрын

I just got declines of the HH aspire card for too many recent accounts but rhat was 3 months ago. How strict are they with their cards?

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

I would say Amex is pretty liberal with new account and inquires.

@TheAndyzilla 2 ай бұрын

@@LukesPointsandMiles they alsp said to wait 30 days so maybe then it will work. Ive heard the card benefits stacks with rhe employee ones so is gonna be fun to find out 👀

@LukesPointsandMiles 2 ай бұрын

@@TheAndyzilla that's a lot of savings!