Alternate ways to get the AMEX discount when TA doesn’t take AMEX?

[Athankfulheart]

At the agency that I work with,  we process CC pmts directly to Carnival either on the web interface , at carnival's agent site or over the phone and we use Amex all the time. Checks would be written to the agency and then paid to Carnival via the agency. If you really want to stay with your agent, I would recommend booking directly with Carnival for your deposit and then calling and transferring your booking to the agent of your choosing. 

[summersigh]

I didn't take the time to read the thread BUT my TA uses my AMEX card to pay Carnival (or any other line).  She still gets her commission.

[Cobrakev]

Why in today's world are you even using a TA?

[Bevv]

2 hours ago, Cobrakev said:

Why in today's world are you even using a TA?

 For us it is the about 7% rebate of the basic cruise cost from the TA

Edited December 30, 2018 by Bevv

[HMY624]

Yup- we are getting almost 10% cash back on our cruise by using a TA. 

 

FYI- I called Carnival and explained the situation. They said I could either change to a new TA or release the booking back to Carnival but I have to contact our TA and have them write a letter on original letter head, blah, blah, blah. Seriously not worth it at this point especially since we are so close to the final payment date and if anything gets screwed up and I lose this cabin (it's right across the hall from our other one on an almost-sold out ship) I will lose my mind! 

 

Good to know for next time that I won't transfer my booking till last minute. We just recently found out about the AMEX discount so it was too late by then. Oh well...