American Express FINALLY Adds Waitlist | The END of Wyndham Caesar Status Match

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@AskSebby Ай бұрын

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@chewie94116 Ай бұрын

I love your roundups. You talk about new card offers and then focus on the other cool stuff

@DC_Consulting_DC Ай бұрын

I used the Centurion QR waitlist 1 hour ago at IAH. It works! ATL last Saturday was terrible, even with the QR confirmation.

@rickyposner6589 Ай бұрын

Good to hear it improved! I was at IAH on Sunday and it was a complete, confusing mess.

@MyBrandingIsBad Ай бұрын

I got the Wyndham card earlier this year for the purpose of status matching. I went to NJ and matched and planned to go out to Vegas next year to do the rest of the matching. RIP Wyndham card. It took a month to get you and a minute to lose your purpose.

@m8tyone Ай бұрын

We were at the Seattle lounge last week and I used the advance reservation waitlist. It was straightforward and easy when using the Amex app. The only problem was looking for the lounge. Not many SeaTac employees know where the lounge was located. It took us a while to enter the lounge and fortunately it was not crowded.

@chrisjstratton Ай бұрын

The Caesar’s match was nice. No ‘extort’, I mean ‘resort’ fees was a valuable perk. Just one more reason to not stay on the strip!

@ashleyrahn2776 Ай бұрын

I liked the anniversary dinner

@DavidGarciajrtx Ай бұрын

I just used the centurion waitlist at iah about an hour ago. Worked seamlessly

@Alvin_1914 Ай бұрын

Sebby, a sincere thank you for what you do. I remember the first time I jumped on the Caesar Status Match Carousel. Man, it was a time to be in the credit card game!!!! Vegas has become one of my favorite destinations as a result. Thanks for what you do. 🎠

@AskSebby Ай бұрын

You're welcome! That's awesome. Great while it lasted. :)

@matthewbrotman2907 Ай бұрын

Too bad about the Wyndham thing. Caesars Diamond status for $75 a year was a sweet deal.

@psimac Ай бұрын

🎠 I just flew last week out of Seattle and experienced the new system. I think this is a much better experience than queuing up, which I found highly frustrating over the years. I was able to make my reservation and use the restroom while I waited. About 10 minutes later, I received the text that it was my turn--very easy. The lounge was not packed, which I appreciated. I find the staff here to be inconsistent when it comes to the friendliness factor--the Las Vegas lounge have much friendlier and accommodating staff in my opinion. Many of the Seattle staff don't smile or acknowledge you, and literally get in your way when you're at the buffet line. The front desk check in people are always super friendly and provide a lot of great info. Ultimately, I prefer this new method.

@zyzzuschrist3410 Ай бұрын

I was just binge watching your videos. This came in clutch 👏🏾

@AskSebby Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@dw4421 Ай бұрын

🎠 1. If they show ETA in the waitlist before you sign up for it, that would be cool. Top Golf has an ETA tracker telling folks how long of a wait it is for anyone who wanted to randomly drop by. 2. I am looking forward to Citi. My dad is a big customer with them, and I only have the Costco card with them. I am excited to see them come back to this space. 3. Never had Wyndham status so no effect on me. Although I do wish they made Marriott holders have more transferable benefits to MGM...

@greentechgiraffe Ай бұрын

🎠 1 - Not yet Centurion member but makes sense to have less crowded lounges 2 - Citi would be great having higher level Strata card.. wonder what the bonus categories would be and if there would be a new trio 3 - Never did the carousel with matching but did want to use the match for a Bahamas vacation. I guess thats over.

@m3dj Ай бұрын

What stings more about the Caesars/Wyndham partnership is the cap on transferring points. P2 and myself were easily maxing out the 60k per year. That went a long way in using Wyndham points at 1cpp for dining in Vegas.

@phillykid512 Ай бұрын

And I just got the Business Earner 2 weeks ago for the status match. That really sucks 😕 😞

@autogun290 Ай бұрын

A bit dissapointed that I missed the status match. Hoping to use it in 2025 or 2026 for the free cruises via the different Casino statuses.

@gilbertnicholas1582 Ай бұрын

That Hilton-Wyndham-Caesars match was awesome I got a trip to Atlantis from it then we got cut off 😄

@jdrou Ай бұрын

🎠

@DaveMartinez-o1s Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, capital one has a waiting list and it works fine. Glad amex has one now. Bummed out about the WBE vegas nerfs everything

@Ron-qe4ul Ай бұрын

Really hoping Citi re-launches the Prestige under the Strata line with at least an 80K SUB and maybe some tweaks to the multipliers.

@Fridge56Vet Ай бұрын

🎠 1.) Could be useful, provided that the virtual queues aren't stupid long, too. Tho I guess I could check in while taxiing. 2.) Citi not on my radar yet. 3.) Nope.

@mdub1001 Ай бұрын

I remember one time last year I went to the seattle centurion lounge and they had caviar on blinis, it was lit.

@AskSebby Ай бұрын

Niceee!

@zacharybohlman4069 Ай бұрын

I got into the DEN lounge recently, my first CL visit. I was very underwhelmed by the offerings and when I tried to hit it on the way back they were doing the wait-list. 🙄

@billjoyce Ай бұрын

🎠 Having just spent time at the LAX Centurion lounge, I can see why they have not yet implemented the waitlist there, it is just too out of the way to make getting back in 10 minutes from where ever you are practical. Of course they could still do it with the 10 minute limit, because Amex doesn't seem to mind making their cardholders mad.

@KevinYang Ай бұрын

🎠Didn't even realize the waitlist was new, used it at Seatac just this past weekend! Would love Citi to just come out with a really competitive set of cards and make a huge splash like how Cap1 did with the VX a few years ago. Also loved the carousel, especially when you could do the Caesars Diamond -> MGM Gold and save there too (FHR @ Bellagio + no resort fees was nice!)

@AndyRenwick1 Ай бұрын

🎠 I'm definitely a fan of virtual wait lists but I would be extremely frustrated if I waited 35 minutes to enter a lounge that was only 40% full. I get not wanting to fill the lounge completely but surely we can fill it 70 to 80%. What's the point in having the American Express Platinum for lounge access if they keep making it harder to use the lounge? Having to wait an unnecessary 30 to 45 minutes will make it unfeasible for many folks to use the lounge on layovers.

@AskSebby Ай бұрын

Yeah, I was surprised how empty the SEA lounge was. With the wait, I was expecting 80% full, but that wasn't the case at all.

@frankzheng8270 Ай бұрын

Just had Wyndham cc for a year, diamond status match to Caesars since last xmas, this xmas will be my last diamond status before they kill it, tearing up

@grantpatten Ай бұрын

When you combine this with Hyatt/MGM, there appears to be no way to get Vegas status (and waved resort fees) without doing it the old fashioned way. Right?

@ja8160 Ай бұрын

I didnt do the carousel. I really liked the Wyndham card for las vegas trip perks. Me and player 2 go 1-2 times a year. Gonna miss it but keeping the wyndam for 8x gas and rooms.

@kamkarter8821 Ай бұрын

Sebby do you know why the sudden rush of lounges being crowded? Did these cards not exist prior to the pandemic? I cannot wrap my head around it

@Omeetrs Ай бұрын

Please make a video about the waitlist

@chromecrescent Ай бұрын

If Citi opened up some lounges (ahem ORD) than I would get that card. They'd have to be careful with the AF vs lounge count though

@ryanarnold4790 Ай бұрын

Gotta be honest… not gonna wait for a lounge. Probably will convince more people to cancel the Amex

@michaelgrayson409 Ай бұрын

Yes! Roundup cattle stock footage. I told my wife about this back-and-forth. 🐮🐮🐮 Keep it up 🎠

@Polo1928-v2e Ай бұрын

I already have the Amex platinum but using duck duck go I saw 175k bonus today.

@Sci-Fi_Fan296 Ай бұрын

Definitely disappointed in hearing about the end of the Wyndham Earner Business Cesars status match which was one of the primary reasons I was happy to continue renew the credit card every year. This is definitely sad news.

@Joe_Ingles 24 күн бұрын

Hey Sebby! Quick question: For the Wyndham status match - If I got a temporary fast-track status match to Wyndham Diamond via my Mastercard World Elite and I also tried to status match for Caesars, would that still be valid?

@couz96797 Ай бұрын

Since there’s no way to match to Caesar’s with a credit card, how do you feel about the casino credit cards like Caesar’s or mgm? Is the perks really worth it if you travel to Vegas a lot? 🎠

@clifftooswift Ай бұрын

🎠 Sebby, what’s on your wrist? Is it a Dayton ghost?

@happyron Ай бұрын

Would love a video on getting good platinum deal

@countryman3460 Ай бұрын

Do centurion members have to wait?

@Lancun Ай бұрын

🎠 I'm absolutely gutted about the Caesars Diamond. I just got the Wyndham Business a few months ago and I won't even be able to make it to Vegas before February, let alone be able to get that Atlantis booking. Just a heartbreaker. Do you think the card is still a keeper? Wyndham's nowhere near comparable to something like Hilton or Marriott. The anniversary points are nice, but they aren't worth what TPG values them at in my experience. Even a 30k points night seems like it can be easily booked at most high-end properties for 200-250 per night. And Vacasa recently got devalued too. Really considering closing it.

@AskSebby Ай бұрын

Probably not worth it given your analysis, especially if Wyndham is not your preferred hotel group.

@MrRichstar89 Ай бұрын

@@AskSebbycan you still match in January 2025 before the deadline ?

@mattbateh8717 Ай бұрын

@@AskSebby I,m still keeping the card for 8x gas and 5x utilities. I go to vegas every year so just transfer my Wyndham points to Caesars. Now they did lower the transfer amount to 30k per yr. I moved 60k when i got the news. Use the points at restaurants and hotel stays. Most Caesars restaurants are 1:1 points

@ctcristo Ай бұрын

I still have Caesars diamond matched earlier this year from Wyndham Diamond. Going to Vegas next month. Does any one know if the $100 dining credit is still a thing?

@ncharvey1 Ай бұрын

Yes but you need 100 tier credit before you can use it.

@shachimerchant2433 Ай бұрын

They have really nerfed the Wyndham business card from the rewards to the point transfer to Vacasa. Thinking about cancelling my card

@Cross-xm2fr Ай бұрын

Wtf a wait list for lounge?

@barbaraday7662 Ай бұрын

Nothing new, lots of lounges have that feature

@Cross-xm2fr Ай бұрын

@barbaraday7662 now I need a lounge while I wait for the lounge

@barbaraday7662 Ай бұрын

@ I ended up doing that in IAD the other day… Turkish airlines one had a waitlist so I went to the Lufthansa one lol

@webbezzy Ай бұрын

Should we cancel the Wyndham credit card now? If they can partner with another Casino by the Feb 1st that would be great

@thejokerspeaks Ай бұрын

🎠I could only match to Caesar for one year, got rejected in year 2. Looks like I missed out on free cruises by not going status match crazy, just took my $100 dinner and ran!

@kleddit6400 Ай бұрын

Can I get on their waitlist for a Black card ? 😂

@smartbbrain Ай бұрын

I suspect Wyndham Business Earner card is going to have a lot of cancelations next year. I will be one of them. I'm taking advantage of the final month of 60k transfer to Caesars Rewards for one last Vegas trip.

@mattbateh8717 Ай бұрын

I,m still keeping the card for 8x gas and 5x utilities. I go to vegas every year so just transfer my Wyndham points to Caesars. Now they did lower the transfer amount to 30k per yr. I moved 60k when i got the news. Use the points at restaurants and hotel stays. Most Caesars restaurants are 1:1 points

@davidmaib677 Ай бұрын

Sebby, advice. I am thinking of getting the Chase Ink Preferred. Really want this card, but the $8000 spend within is a bit high thought I have my own business. I just had property taxes come up for $8000, but they charge 2.45% for using a CC. Do you think it is worth it. I am not quite sure how you do the math on this......I can easily pay the whole amount off on the CC afterwards. Thanks

@AskSebby Ай бұрын

Yes, a lot of business owners use taxes to hit minimum spend.

@DrSpursFan78202 Ай бұрын

🎠 will be using my Amex Platinum for holiday travel for the first time in Dec. Excited for lounge access! Do you prefer this card over AA Executive card. What are your thoughts?

@AskSebby Ай бұрын

Amex Centurion > Admiral Lounge in my opinion

@DavoR7724 Ай бұрын

Amex Centurion> Delta Lounge > United Lounge > American Admirals Lounge

@jefuryo Ай бұрын

Waitlist?!? Time to migrate to C1 and Chase lounges

@AskSebby Ай бұрын

The wait isn’t any better at the other lounges 😬 Manually entering the waitlist in person vs online.

@jefuryo Ай бұрын

@ good to have options. Lounge hopping!!!

@samuelnoyola9115 Ай бұрын

Question. So if the relationship is going to end en Feb 1 2025. We can match now and the match last the entire 2025? I was planning to take the family to Atlantic bahamas in the summer 2025 using the match.

@ncharvey1 Ай бұрын

Nope. Status starts over on Feb 1. Matching now only goes through Jan 31

@jimmyjames6492 29 күн бұрын

🎠🎠🎠

@davidchan1733 Ай бұрын

🎠 Well with the change I think I'm done with Wyndham & Caesars. The no resort fees made it worth while for me to visit my buddy in Vegas. But unless you are hitting Wyndham resorts there hotel offerings are pretty poor and Caesars just seems to be a poorer experience then MGM. I've avoided MGM only because of the resort fees but, if all things are equal. I'll take MGM over Caesars.

@mattbateh8717 Ай бұрын

@JustinJourneys Ай бұрын

🎠 mannnn im salty about that status match ugh

@AskSebby Ай бұрын

Surprised it lasted so long 😬

@maxbertman1168 Ай бұрын

If I match in January will it be good through 2025?

@ncharvey1 Ай бұрын

@chewie94116 Ай бұрын

Good price for Delta to go to Taiwan

@fakapikopikomardito980 Ай бұрын

Do you pay for the food in the lounge?

@DavoR7724 Ай бұрын

No it’s all free, the only thing you have to pay is if you want alcoholic drinks at the bar

@AskSebby Ай бұрын

No, it's all complimentary. Only exception is premium alcohol at the bar.

@JMoney33-gn4xb Ай бұрын

Now. They need to ban screaming/crying kids. 🙂

@UghIHateTheseThings Ай бұрын

Seriously it’s so bad

@EXPRECDJ Ай бұрын

😅😅😅😅😅😅

@EXPRECDJ Ай бұрын

@@rickyposner6589I’m in the military so it’s a coincidence. Everyone with kids I meet is not in the military. Lots of foreigners with kids. All the single travelers or small groups of men I have come across are in the military or military pilots.

@luisl8851 Ай бұрын

Boo~ its never about the kid. Its always about the parents.

@richardc6843 28 күн бұрын

That’s funny, you kinda sound like a cry baby.