Carnival gift card discount decreased from 10 to 8 percent- WHY?

[ToddP719526]

As of today, the AARP discount on Carnival gift cards has gone from 10% to only 8%. I am just trying to find out WHO made this decision. Was it AARP or Carnival? I called and got a horrible word salad answer from the rep at AARP who talked about "market conditions, yada yada" but no real answer to this basic question. 

[JChristopher84]

No rewards purchaes can be made until the update is complete on the 18th. 

[StefanieH749302]

Also a draw for our household.  Reducing benefits isn't a great selling point for renewing.

[TimothyF334094]

I won’t be renewing either. 

[AARPConsumerCare]

We understand the change to the Carnival Gift Card discount is disappointing and hope you continue to be a member.
Brandon C.

[ShawnM905383]

Nope

[AARPConsumerCare]

@ToddP719526 Regrettably, the previous discount is no longer available. Availability and pricing of products may vary due to several factors. Unfortunately, that's all the information we have about this change.  - Janelle M.

[grannygirl21]

  I wish I would have been notified earlier as I was going to purchase them last week but had to wait until payday today.  Was anyone notified?

[RichardK68]

Why would anyone have to be notified? there is nothing on the website's fine print that states otherwise. 

[AARPConsumerCare]

@grannygirl21 So sorry! We did not have a notification for this change. Please know that the Carnival Cruise gift cards are still available in our Rewards catalog, the percent discount has just changed from 10% to 8%: https://www.aarp.org/rewards/redeem/?cmp=SNO-LITHIUM---&socialid=15134573014#sort-by=default. I'm always here to help if you need anything.  - Janelle M.

[JeffH938219]

These are not available. AARP is just not that great.

[AARPConsumerCare]

Hi @JeffH938219, our Carnival cards are currently sold out. I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. We hope to have Carnival Cruise gift cards back in stock soon. Please keep an eye on our catalog for the latest updates. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding. - Daniela R. 

[LynetteS426871]

I have to pay for my cruise tomorrow.  I really could have used the discount.  8% is better than no discount.  

[JoyceP463597]

Also I am seeing that we are now limited to purchasing only 5 Carnival gift cards a month instead of up to 25 gift cards.  Why was that change made?

Joyce P.

[AARPConsumerCare]

Hi Joyce, I can understand your concern. AARP Rewards purchase limits may change due to factors like market conditions, supplier approval, and product demand. - Diana G.