FINALLY! - Citi launching Citi Prestige with Visa Infinite

[andrewsimmonds]

Can't you simply transfer points to your own Krisflyer account and then redeem them for tickets in somebody else's name?

You only get 5 nominees and they can only be changed every 6 months. I have other people I wish to redeem flights for - used to transfer to another account with another 5 nominees.

 

[Dr Ev]

Yes, SQ and VA are both 1.33 on this card, and hard to beat (although Avios will be getting a workout on expensive shorthaul OW routes).

1.33 SQ and VA is the highest for any Visa or Mastercard as far as I am aware.
Shame about the $700 fee.

 

[quokka77]

Virgin high flyer has 1.25VA ppd for a much lower fee if that's more your thing.

 

[Isochronous]

I think Citi has added significantly more partners for Prestige card, I've check Signature page, and nothing is changed, only Emirates, SQ Krisflyer and Velocity are listed.

Signature is also supposed to include CX, I thought.

Signature is 1.5/$ and 4/$ on international spend, so am I right that Prestige goes to 2/$ local and 5/$ for international?

And is it 2 Citi points = 1 Asia Mile, or 1 Citi point = 1 Asia Mile, etc?

 

[wxxnxs]

Signature is also supposed to include CX, I thought.

Signature is 1.5/$ and 4/$ on international spend, so am I right that Prestige goes to 2/$ local and 5/$ for international?

And is it 2 Citi points = 1 Asia Mile, or 1 Citi point = 1 Asia Mile, etc?

There is nothing changed for Signature unfortunately, only Krisflyer & Velocity is available for redemption

 

[petejay]

Not a lot tempting me to pay the $700 upgrade to prestige from the free-for-life Signature...

If they add SPG on the other hand....

 

[coolkid101]

Signature is also supposed to include CX, I thought.

Signature is 1.5/$ and 4/$ on international spend, so am I right that Prestige goes to 2/$ local and 5/$ for international?

And is it 2 Citi points = 1 Asia Mile, or 1 Citi point = 1 Asia Mile, etc?

1 Citi point = 1 Asia Mile --> yup
2/$ local and 5/$ for international --> yup

 

[diningdecadence]

1 Citi point = 1 Asia Mile --> yup

i don't think this is correct - from website - 0.5 Asia Miles for 1 Reward Points

 

[coolkid101]

Not a lot tempting me to pay the $700 upgrade to prestige from the free-for-life Signature...

If they add SPG on the other hand....

well there's a few benefits
(selected)
- Complimentary Hotel Stay (Free One Night’s Stay at a range of Hotels)a. The Complimentary Hotel Stay Benefits available to Citi Prestige cardholders (“you”) once(per account) in every calendar year.b. In order to receive the Complimentary Hotel Stay Benefit you must maintain your accountin good standing, including (without limitation) by paying at least the minimum due on themost recent card statement by the due date.c. For a list of eligible hotels, offer inclusions and room types, cardholders should visithttp://www.citibank.com.au/citiprestige/benefits-luxury-travel-and-hotel.html under: ‘Stayan Extra Night’ > ‘Details’ > ‘Learn More’ or call 1800 782 948.


- Up to 15% off international fare on first and business Class tickets with 7 participatingairlines. (don't know which ones haven't tried this)

- C. Stay a minimum of 4 consecutive nights at participating hotels and enjoy onecomplimentary night at participating 900 hotels.General Conditionsa. All travel must be completed by December 2015b. Offer is valid at over 900 participating properties

- D. Invitation to Hilton HHonors™ Gold status.General Conditionsa. The offer is valid only for Citi Prestige Visa cards issued in Australiab. To enjoy the upgrade to Hilton HHonors Gold membership, Citi Prestige Visa cardholdersmust register by 31 December 2015 by contacting Citi Prestige Concierge.

- E. Invitation to Golden Circle Jade membershipGeneral Conditionsa. The offer is valid only for Citi Prestige Visa cards issued in Australia.b. To enjoy the upgrade to Golden Circle Jade membership, Citi Prestige Visa cardholders mustregister by 31 December 2015 by contacting Citi Prestige Concierge

- G. Luxury Hotel CollectionPrivilege Best available rate guarantee. Automatic room upgrade upon arrival, when available. Free in-room Internet. Complimentary continental breakfast. 3PM check-out, when available. VIP Guest status. US$25 food or beverage voucher.

L. Register for a complimentary Harrods Rewards Black tier card and receive a £100welcome gift to spend at Harrods.

 

[FrankC]

1 Citi point = 1 Asia Mile --> yup
2/$ local and 5/$ for international --> yup

Are you sure 2 Asia Miles for $1 local spent?

 

[coolkid101]

Are you sure 2 Asia Miles for $1 local spent?

my bad - misread that - it's 1 AM for $1 spend on the signature and 1.33 AM for $1 spend on prestige - havent had coffee this morning

or 0.667 Asia Miles for 1 Reward Points

 

[diningdecadence]

my bad - misread that - it's 1 AM for $1 spend on the signature and 1.33 AM for $1 spend on prestige - havent had coffee this morning

or 0.667 Asia Miles for 1 Reward Points

i still disagree with this... check my post #388.

 

[coolkid101]

i still disagree with this... check my post #388.

sigh - good thing i'm not at work this morning -

2 Citibank reward points = 1 Asia Mile i.e. $1 spend for 2 reward points for 1 AM
2.5 Citibank reward points = 1 Skywards Mile,
1.5 Citibank reward points = 1 KrisFlyer mile / velocity

took me 3 posts to get here. sorry all

 

[Isochronous]

I wonder how the 15pc F/J airfare discount works. I'm curious. Need a cardholder to call asking for it!

 

[Isochronous]

sigh - good thing i'm not at work this morning -

2 Citibank reward points = 1 Asia Mile i.e. $1 spend for 2 reward points for 1 AM
2.5 Citibank reward points = 1 Skywards Mile,
1.5 Citibank reward points = 1 KrisFlyer mile / velocity

took me 3 posts to get here. sorry all

So the optimum use of this card would seem to be SQ flights. Warehouse at Citi before transferring.

 

[Beta4Me]

So the optimum use of this card would seem to be SQ flights. Warehouse at Citi before transferring.

Or Avios for short flights.

 

[tharaka]

Does AVIOS add any value for Australian initiated flights? Wouldn't Virgin be the best option for Short haul Aus initiated routes?

 

[Beta4Me]

Does AVIOS add any value for Australian initiated flights? Wouldn't Virgin be the best option for Short haul Aus initiated routes?

9000 Avios for QF J MEL-SYD/CBR/ADL/HBA is attractive.
Internationally, it's also good for MIA to the near Caribbean in Y/J and some intra-Europe in Y.

 

[tharaka]

AH! via QF Oneworld bookings! gotcha. Cheers.

Any value in other airlines other than Cathy or Thai?

 

[Isochronous]

What is the Avios earn rate? I wish the information on the Citi website was clearer!