Priority Pass - Change to exclude restaurants

[andye]

It should appear on Find A Lounge on the Amex site

Of note the Grain Store at LGW which is still eligible appears whereas the former restaurant options in SYD/MEL/BNE do not

 

[awkwardpaws]

How can we check that it "Still work" ?

I went to TGM on Aug 1 and it swiped just fine for my guest and me

 

[edman]

I went to TGM on Aug 1 and it swiped just fine for my guest and me

Keep an eye out and see if you end up with a charge on the credit card linked to the PP.

I got warned that it was last day when at Mach 1 at T3 in Sydney last week. Doesn't worry me much as I have a Citibank Prestige issued card that is also unlimited, but if the restaurants are not renewing then thats going to be disappointing

 

[nerdag]

Oh nooo.. If that's true I wonder why. I didn't think it cost them extra to accept PP, in fact every time when my bill total comes short of the $36 limit the waiter always ask if I wanted something else to bring it up closer to the limit, so it appears that they receive $36 from PP regardless if my spend is less.

FWIW, for those non-Amex PP holders, I've been using it as I had previously for all of August and September, and the usual outlets in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are all accepting the card as per usual.

The only difference is now they all have a 'sorry, we don't take the Amex PP card any more' sign.

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[knagelli]

I've been using this feature of PP card in both Melbourne and Sydney airport numerous times now.

Just wondering if you had used the PP lounge in the last couple of weeks. I have an upcoming travel and it will be good to have that option during transit.

 

[motlking]

So is the PP still working for restaurant credit? It still shows on the PP app. How do they even tell you have a PP due to Amex Platinum?

 

[jasonfungsing]

So is the PP still working for restaurant credit? It still shows on the PP app. How do they even tell you have a PP due to Amex Platinum?

nope.

If you use it, PP will charge on your linked Amex PC card.

 

[motlking]

nope.

If you use it, PP will charge on your linked Amex PC card.

Man that sucks. Now to figure out if I can get passes from my Citibank Signature to use on the PP restaurants

 

[jasonfungsing]

Man that sucks. Now to figure out if I can get passes from my Citibank Signature to use on the PP restaurants

Yes, I believe Citi Signature have 2 passes for PP. You can use it for the restaurants

 

[motlking]

Yes, I believe Citi Signature have 2 passes for PP. You can use it for the restaurants

Honestly hate dealing with Citibank. I have never received the priority passes for the Citibank card and my flight is on Wednesday so doubt I'll be able to get the passes in time.

 

[jasonfungsing]

Honestly hate dealing with Citibank. I have never received the priority passes for the Citibank card and my flight is on Wednesday so doubt I'll be able to get the passes in time.

you need to apply a PP account with the unique code provided by citibank. Citi doesn't just automatic enroll you in PP

 

[Foreigner]

PP works fine with card issued for Citi customers

 

[amaroo]

From what I can tell mrsamaroo's BOQ specialist issued PP is still good.... not that we've ever used this benefit.

Update from BOQ.

Email confirms the unlimited pass is now only 4x a year, and you can continue to use it at the SYD/MEL/BNE restaurants.

Priority Pass

The Priority Pass member will be entitled to four complimentary visits per calendar year and may bring one guest per visit free of charge.


On 1 December 2019, your account will be credited with four visits to use before 31 December 2019. On 1 January 2020, your four visits will reset and your four yearly complimentary visits will renew on this date.


Unused complimentary visits will expire each year on 31 December.


Simply swipe your Priority Pass card at the lounge to gain entry. Any costs associated with additional visits or additional guests will be debited from your credit card account, at a cost of US27.00 per person, per visit.


Additional Priority Pass benefits

• Priority Pass has introduced airport dining offerings within Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne airports with venues such as Movida, Bistro 2020 & Bar, Benny Burger, Peroni Bar and Wok on Air. Your four complimentary visits can be redeemed for a $36.00 credit off your final bill at each outlet, for yourself and a guest. Download the Priority Pass app to find lounges and participating restaurants.

 

[nerdag]

Update from BOQ.

Yep, saw that today. Seriously reduces the value proposition of the card now.

I might just pay for an outright PP membership myself (almost all my travel is for work), unless there is another credit card alternative.