2013 Centurion Benefits

[k3nnis]

I'm Feb 2014 what does this mean?

 

[moa999]

Would have thought before would make more sense

 

[maninblack]

Centurion makes me think of the famous Lincoln line. "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.

 

[blessed11]

If Centurion gave a choice between MCP Diamond and EK Gold, MCP Diamond would be a no brainier for me. I've had numerous award seats released due to Diamond status, which subsequently caused me to burn a few million miles through the program. If rumors are true that this benefit is being scrapped, it will truly be missed by me. Lets not forget we went through this same rumor last year - however this year it seems people are being given straight answers.

 

[maninblack]

If Centurion gave a choice between MCP Diamond and EK Gold, MCP Diamond would be a no brainier for me. I've had numerous award seats released due to Diamond status, which subsequently caused me to burn a few million miles through the program. If rumors are true that this benefit is being scrapped, it will truly be missed by me. Lets not forget we went through this same rumor last year - however this year it seems people are being given straight answers.

Marco Polo Diamond (Oneworld Emerald) was essentially the only actual "exclusive" Centurion were offering and one that actually takes real $$$ to attain in the outside world. Most of the other offers, award programs and loyalty cards are available elsewhere through much less costly methods such as Starwood Gold which is essentially just one step up from 'Cornflakes packet' stuff. Many are just cards to gather dust in your wallet. The EK Gold is an okay offer but hardly matters if you fly Business class anyway. Add up the Centurion benefits in the cold light of day and you will see that they = Jack **** If you keep a Centurion for 10 years that fee equals, for example, 6 Rolex Seamasters :!: which is somewhat more desirable than more plastic cards and more BS spending enticements which is really all you will end up with. As always YMMV

 

[shane2603]

Very disspaointing to lose MP Diamond, great benefit with a couple of Op upgrades to business when flying eceonomy on revenue fares and access to great lounges. EK Gold doesnt compare.

 

[Pukka]

Oh well I've put a wait list request in with Cathay for first back from the UK next year let's see how that goes sounds like it might be the last hurrah

 

[blessed11]

Sent email to my RM questioning continuation of MPC Diamond and current rumors of the benefit being discontinued. Response was to the effect of "to date we have received no official communication from Cathay Pacific. I am aware of the rumors though do not know if there is truth in them or not... as soon as I have an update I will be sure to inform you"

 

[maninblack]

Sent email to my RM questioning continuation of MPC Diamond and current rumors of the benefit being discontinued. Response was to the effect of "to date we have received no official communication from Cathay Pacific. I am aware of the rumors though do not know if there is truth in them or not... as soon as I have an update I will be sure to inform you"

It is not a rumor. It is clearly stated now in the T & C's that after the first year Diamond status has to be earned. If the RM's at Centurion either do not know their product or are unwilling to be straightforward about their product then this is ridiculous and potentially misleading but is par for the course I'm afraid.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

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[k3nnis]

Thanks Cruiser. I wonder if this applies to the Plat charge for marco polo gold? My MPC GO expires Feb 2014, so does this mean I get an additional 6 months after that?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Thanks Cruiser. I wonder if this applies to the Plat charge for marco polo gold? My MPC GO expires Feb 2014, so does this mean I get an additional 6 months after that?

Probably a question you should be asking someone further up the food chain than me my friend.

 

[maninblack]

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Gee, what a surprise That benefit had longevity didn't it.

How about access to The St James Club in London or The Hong Kong Club, hmm remember those :?:

So let us now add up all of the 'exclusive' Centurion benefits afforded to members for the $5000 fee. I think you can just about count them on the finger of one finger :shock:

 

[sparoz]

Gee, what a surprise That benefit had longevity didn't it.

How about access to The St James Club in London or The Hong Kong Club, hmm remember those :?:

So let us now add up all of the 'exclusive' Centurion benefits afforded to members for the $5000 fee. I think you can just about count them on the finger of one finger :shock:

They are no longer a listed, but I guess if the clubs still honour entry to the exclusive clubs which is a benefit to the local Cent members whilst you are in the country. I know whilst in Singapore, although the communication between Cent and me was handled by the Australian team, the request was done through the Singapore team. Having said that the Australian Cent value is the poorest compare to the ones in other countries.

 

[blessed11]

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Received an email from my Centurion RM yesterday with an update. I was advised that because my renewal date is in February I would be complemented with another 12 months Diamond status and then would be subject to MPC criteria. Ridiculous that Centurion is providing conflicting messages to their customers. Will shoot another email and ask for clarity.

 

[Pukka]

Received an email from my Centurion RM yesterday with an update. I was advised that because my renewal date is in February I would be complemented with another 12 months Diamond status and then would be subject to MPC criteria. Ridiculous that Centurion is providing conflicting messages to their customers. Will shoot another email and ask for clarity.

Well since mine expires in August I'm hoping for another 6/12 after that but I'm not holding my breath

 

[maninblack]

[FONT=&amp]Wake up everyone. They should be paying you to use the card, not the other way round. If you charge $200,000 to $300,000 per annum to your AMEX card they are already making around $5000 off your spending in merchant fees, then charging you another $5000 on top for the privilege! [/FONT]Then you are looking desperately into the cracks and crevices to see what benefits you are actually getting This thing is like the casinos, the house always wins.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Received CENTURION magazine in mail today - wow what a waste of trees.

But did notice the SPECIAL OFFER* to Les Ambassadeurs - 6-month complimentary membership - Annual membership normally £25,000.00 - anybody have knowledge of this?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Wake up everyone. They should be paying you to use the card, not the other way round. If you charge $200,000 to $300,000 per annum to your AMEX card they are already making around $5000 off your spending in merchant fees, then charging you another $5000 on top for the privilege! Then you are looking desperately into the cracks and crevices to see what benefits you are actually getting This thing is like the casinos, the house always wins.

Not a great fan of Cent MIB?

 

[maninblack]

Not a great fan of Cent MIB?

Let me be candid.

No :!: