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Complimentary Trolley for AmEx Card Members @ Sydney Airport - Normal Price $4

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Complimentary Trolley for AmEx Card Members @ Sydney Airport - Normal Price $4
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Ash-Say on 12/01/2017 - 08:26 amexnetwork.com.au (2313 clicks)
Last edited 12/01/2017 - 10:41 by 1 other user

Make use of a complimentary trolley when you swipe your eligible American Express® Card at any of the trolley dispensers located in the T1 Sydney International Airport Departures terminal, until 30 June 2017*.

Receive a complimentary trolley when you swipe your American Express Card at any of the trolley dispensers at the T1 Departures Roadway at the Sydney International Airport. Available to Australian issued cards only. Excludes American Express Business Travel Accounts, Government Cards, Global Travel Cards, Business Cards that are affiliated with a wholesale partner, Corporate Purchasing Cards and Corporate Meeting Cards. Not available for online trolley bookings. American Express Australia Limited 12 Shelley Street, NSW Sydney 2000 (ABN 92 108 952 085).

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  • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2017 - 08:40
    +9

    hasnt this been around for years?

    • Ash-Say on 12/01/2017 - 08:45
      +2

      It could be an oversight but didn't see any current deal on this.

      Separately, I don`t think this is an ongoing offer considering there is an expiry date.

      • yycan on 12/01/2017 - 09:05
        +7

        Yes it's been around for years, they just keep pushing back the expiry date.

    • Gotchas on 12/01/2017 - 08:47
      +19

      Yes, but by the looks of it you can take it home to keep now

      • jv on 12/01/2017 - 08:48
        +2

        That's what I was thinking

        • dontpanic on 12/01/2017 - 11:57

          What's the price for scrap metal these days?

      • IMadeYouReadThis on 12/01/2017 - 09:08
        +6

        Yes, but by the looks of it you can take it home to keep now

        Do we need to return it by 30 June though?

      • apptrack on 12/01/2017 - 09:57
        +2

        Is that you Bubbles

    • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2017 - 09:22

      I wasn't aware

    • Going Broke on 12/01/2017 - 11:03

      This has been around since at least 6 years.

    • bargainfinder on 12/01/2017 - 11:14
      +3

      I didn't know about this offer until I saw this post. And I have been paying for trolley serveral times

  • jv on 12/01/2017 - 08:47
    +3

    Is there a limit on how many trollies you can take?

    • Gotchas on 12/01/2017 - 08:49

      Quiet, Broden will make a meal out of this deal

    • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2017 - 08:52
      +1

      someone will make a home from the deal

  • SuperC on 12/01/2017 - 08:48
    +2

    I noticed at the international car park last Sunday that the trolleys were just there not on a dispenser or anything just there.

    • Ryk on 12/01/2017 - 22:04

      yes, trolleys just there for the taking, who ever needs to pay $4?

  • Ash-Say on 12/01/2017 - 08:50

    I am interested to know if bank issued Amex cards could be used :)

    • SmiTTy on 12/01/2017 - 08:56
      +5

      I've used a bank issued amex for a trolley and not been charged.
      So I think the answer is yes :)

      • Ash-Say on 12/01/2017 - 09:07

        So when it asks for payment, you just paypass?

        • SmiTTy on 12/01/2017 - 12:51
          +1

          Yeh just pay like you normally would
          but the charge doesnt actually come up in your statement.

          I took a gamble last time knowing that this deal kept getting renewed, but it wasnt updated on the website at the time. Worked out fine for me though …

  • Uncaged on 12/01/2017 - 08:51

    Darn, I was just there on Sunday. I know for next time now.

  • harkoliar on 12/01/2017 - 08:56

    Thanks OP. Nice to know.

  • drus24 on 12/01/2017 - 09:06
    +8

    There are usually at least a few trolleys lying around the departures zone if you can be bothered walking those two minutes to grab them.

  • johndemonik on 12/01/2017 - 09:08
    +12

    Paying for trolleys? What's next? Coin operated toilets?

    • avgbowlofpho on 12/01/2017 - 09:30

      There's such thing in Asian countries like Vietnam or India where you pay 1 or 2 bucks for a "usable" toilet, relatively clean but don't expect to find it everywhere and use it a few times a day, will clean your wallet quick!

      • futurepizza on 12/01/2017 - 09:42
        +11

        The whole of Europe is like this. You pay the cleaner as you enter.

        • avgbowlofpho on 12/01/2017 - 10:27
          -3

          Really? Well I'm not going to Europe then

        • jv on 12/01/2017 - 10:40
          +5

          The whole of Europe is like this.

          Free at Maccas…

        • nzcoops on 12/01/2017 - 11:36
          +4

          @jv: Please make a separate post for this.

        • bargain_finder on 12/01/2017 - 11:43
          +1

          @jv: Only with a receipt, as the code to get in is on the receipt. That's how it was in paris…

        • GregFiona on 12/01/2017 - 12:11

          @bargain_finder: even worse(as I saw on a forum I can't remember) in some places they charge you 50c(€) and they give you a 50c discount receipt you can use on your next Maccas purchase

        • shortgum on 12/01/2017 - 18:10

          @GregFiona: 50c euro is about aud $1? thats insane cost for pee

        • GregFiona on 12/01/2017 - 20:05

          @leehungfei: It is about 0.71 AUD! That's a lot but I remember I used to pay that amount in liras (1000 ITL)14 years ago at Roma Tiburtina Bus station!

        • kiitos on 13/01/2017 - 19:19

          @jv:

          If they have them, which not all do.

      • johndemonik on 12/01/2017 - 10:34

        You mean 2rs/5rs toilets? That's about 10c, I suppose much more relative to a pay packet

        The bangkok train station payed shower saved my skin once. I can see the benefit for payments going in to the maintenance costs. But if you're standing there needing to shit badly, im sure they'd let you in or direct you to another toilet. If you've got a bad back and thought the trolleys were free, what do you do? Suffer? Similarly with a coin operated toilet, there is no human compassion element. JUst an automated system. Like Centrelink debt recovery. Don't have the coins on you? Suffer.

      • jv on 12/01/2017 - 10:40
        +3

        There's such thing in Asian countries like Vietnam or India where you pay 1 or 2 bucks for a "usable" toilet,

        If you apply for a 'Diarrhea Card', you get every 5th visit free !!!

        • avgbowlofpho on 12/01/2017 - 10:42
          +4

          Once you plop you can't stop!

    • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2017 - 09:36
      +3

      Paying for drinking water…

    • boomramada on 12/01/2017 - 13:28

      Yes, in Europe, 2 euro for visit and you can get a beer for 3 euro, so you do your maths :)

      • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2017 - 13:43
        +2

        drink the beer and then piss in the cup?

    • tik tok on 12/01/2017 - 15:19

      No one protested when they put up tolls on the road. Why pay additionally to use a road I already paid for, am paying for and will keep paying for is out of my understanding !

  • jlogic on 12/01/2017 - 09:09
    +4

    Never paid for them in the first place. Just find them laying around the place or never had that many suitcases to need a trolley.

    Pack light, travel easy.

    • illumination on 12/01/2017 - 09:12
      +16

      What kind of logic is that? Ah. jlogic. ;)

    • joelmuzz on 12/01/2017 - 12:51
      +4

      They often come with free packed luggage too. Its a really convenient service.

  • QW3RTY on 12/01/2017 - 09:11
    +20

    Not available for online trolley bookings.

    "Welcome to Sydney Airport, sir. Would you like a complimentary trolley?"
    "No thank you, I've already booked one online."

    What world do we live in.

    • jv on 12/01/2017 - 10:43
      +14

      If you use UberTrolleys, you can track your trolley before you get there..

      Careful of 'surge' pricing though when 3 or more international flights arrive at the same time…

      • Nousernamehere on 12/01/2017 - 14:17

        That's ok, would still be better than TaxiTrolleys which make funny noises, smell incredible bad and tries to take you the long way around the airport when you're trying to make it go the quickest and most direct way.

        Oh, and don't forget about that huge credit card surcharge and when it fumbles around and refuses to give you your coin back when you're finished with it ;-)

        • jv on 12/01/2017 - 14:20

          would still be better than TaxiTrolleys

          I've never had a problem using TaxiTrolleys, they are regulated and much safer… Always found them to be clean.

          Beware when using UberTrolleys, as they are still illegal and not covered by insurance in case of accident.

        • Nousernamehere on 12/01/2017 - 14:25

          @jv:

          I've never had a problem using TaxiTrolleys, they are regulated and much safer… Always found them to be clean.

          Now I just know you're pulling the piss 😂😂😂😂

          Might want to brush up on the laws there jv, they're now legal in many states

        • QW3RTY on 12/01/2017 - 15:12
          +1

          @Porthos: The link you provided says nothing about trolleys, sir.

          I think you may have the wrong thread.

        • Nousernamehere on 12/01/2017 - 16:42
          +1

          @QW3RTY: shakes head

  • cmdwedge on 12/01/2017 - 09:13
    +8

    I always walk about 30m out the doors and grab one that has been left, usually by the taxi rank. Stuff paying money for one, they should be free.

    • jlogic on 12/01/2017 - 09:15

      I reckon the cost is to cover the wage of the collector. I hardly see this being a huge revenue spinner. More like covering the cost of providing the service.

      • cmdwedge on 12/01/2017 - 09:18
        +3

        I reckon that they pull easily a thousand dollars or more per hour; doubt that's going straight to the poor soul collecting the carts.

        Also, I saved them the work of collecting one cart!

        • jlogic on 12/01/2017 - 10:03

          For the times I have been at the Airport (around 11 times last year) I hardly see anyone pay for a trolley at the area where they dispense it.

          Again I ain't there all the time so I could be wrong. Just an observation.

      • bozbargain on 12/01/2017 - 09:21
        +4

        So you'd be happy if Coles/Woolies etc would start charging you $4 every time you shop there? I think it's outrageous that Sydney Airport charges for this and $4 isn't quite a token payment either. I can't think of any other airport outside Australia that charges for trolleys. But then again, I never pay for them in SYD since I use my AmEx.

        • KevinFine on 12/01/2017 - 09:46
          -2

          Pert Airport charges for them. My Mum arrived from South Africa with no $ and had to carry her bags all the way from international to domestic. She was booked as an assisted passenger (Wtf!) - Is that how we welcome people to our lucky country?

        • jlogic on 12/01/2017 - 10:01
          +3

          @KevinFine: Its free for arrivals at Perth Airport International. My MIL didn't get charged and she arrived on Christmas Day.

        • KevinFine on 12/01/2017 - 10:05
          -1

          @jlogic:
          Cheers for that. Might have changed - granted this was in 2013

        • jlogic on 12/01/2017 - 10:06
          +1

          @KevinFine: For Perthians.

          Baggage trolleys

          Baggage trolleys are available at all terminals to lighten your load. If you’re arriving at T1 International, or using our Short Term Car Parks, you can find a trolley to use free-of-charge. For all other locations, there is a $4.00 non-refundable fee per trolley.

          Locations
          T1 International, Baggage Reclaim (Free)
          T1 Forecourt ($4.00)
          T1 Short Term Car Park (Free)
          T1 Domestic, Baggage Reclaim ($4.00)
          T3 Domestic and T4 Domestic Forecourt ($4.00)
          T3 Domestic and T4 Domestic, Baggage Reclaim ($4.00)

        • jlogic on 12/01/2017 - 10:20

          I don't think you can compare a supermarket and airport due to the differences involved. Happy to pay a refundable fee to use the supermarket trolleys if that means they aren't left around in the carpark.

          Anyways straight from the SmartCarte website:

          A Smarte Carte luggage trolley concession provides superior service through a no-cost, revenue-generating solution. We offer the highest quality luggage trolleys and sophisticated cart management equipment that allows us to customize an all-inclusive luggage trolley concession for your airport or travel center. Our concession programs are designed to make luggage trolley management virtually hands-free for you and your staff.

          Operated by a third party on a revenue share arrangement. I would say the $4 goes to subsidise the free trolleys in the arrivals hall and cover the other bits and pieces.

          Wonder if the Airport Annual reports have a line on these items.

        • bozbargain on 12/01/2017 - 10:50
          +1

          @jlogic: Rev share agreements like this are quite common but there's nothing special about these trolleys, it's probably the 'management equipment' that's expensive (for which would be no need if the trolleys were free to use). Also, it doesn't explain why Sydney/Perth Airport feels the need to pass on the costs to their passengers where other big airports don't.

        • KevinFine on 12/01/2017 - 11:40

          @jlogic:
          You're a good man jlogic

        • voodoomutt on 12/01/2017 - 14:24

          @bozbargain:

          does it help to know that the corporate owner of Sydney Airport is a spinoff from Macquarie Bank?

        • fenric on 12/01/2017 - 17:26

          @jlogic: I left from Perth T1 3 days ago and they definitely had no free trolleys. Strange they charge for departures but not arrivals.
          Spent 3 minutes creepily lurking around the check-in counters trying to nab one before the collector got to them :/

          Edit: Should probably refresh my browser after going out for a couple of hours :P

    • Daniel15 on 12/01/2017 - 15:04
      +1

      I don't understand why they cost money at Australian airports, they're free at many other airports around the world.

  • strawberrybug on 12/01/2017 - 09:14

    Has been around for a while but noobs like me never knew until recently. I used the WBC Black card a few weeks ago with no charge.
    Good reminder, thanks OP.

  • unifex on 12/01/2017 - 09:25
    +1

    I was there yesterday they were all free.

    • Porco Rosso on 12/01/2017 - 10:12

      Free trolleys are generally for Arrivals only. You'd pay for using a trolley on departures. There are generally also trolleys lying around in the P7 international car park. The other ozb way would be to go down to arrivals and bring a trolley up to departures if you don't have an amex (use the lifts). There are also trolleys lying near the train station entrance. Good luck!

  • lainey13 on 12/01/2017 - 09:30

    And this is why I finally got an Amex card.

  • avgbowlofpho on 12/01/2017 - 09:33

    I just went, luckily I got it from a lady who was just about to return it, she gave me a snort of derision

    • ash2000 on 12/01/2017 - 09:47

      Why was she about to return it? If I paid $4 for a trolley I'd just ditch it where it was most convenient to me.

  • nawapb on 12/01/2017 - 09:35
    +2

    lounge access is also there for those who need reminder but more restricted with many cards as to how many entry is free but something to keep in mind if you have amex. i have used it couple of times.

    • Ash-Say on 12/01/2017 - 10:15
      +1

      How good is amex lounge? Planning to use it next month.

      • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2017 - 11:08

        tiny shoebox

        • bozbargain on 12/01/2017 - 13:14

          A rather lovely tiny shoebox IMO with great food (breakfast), decent coffee and great service.

      • maximum on 12/01/2017 - 12:14

        My husband and son used it. Good wifi power sockets and food and drinks. They thought it was great (but they had never used an airport lounge before and love a freebie) and you definitely can't beat the price.

    • Daniel15 on 12/01/2017 - 15:07

      Which cities have Amex lounges?

      • yycan on 12/01/2017 - 17:20

        Only Sydney for Australia.

  • Turd on 12/01/2017 - 09:37
    +2

    This is a good deal, think about the amount you'd get if you take the trolley home, melt the steel take apart the electronics and sell them all on eBay? you'd be a Gina Reinhart in no time!!!11111111 Esp ones with +10 AMEXS!

  • EnALup on 12/01/2017 - 09:52

    So many deals for Amex cards. Time to get one now.
    Any good card deal atm?

    • illumination on 12/01/2017 - 10:04

      Do you travel (even domestic) at least once a year?

      • EnALup on 12/01/2017 - 11:30

        yea. but it is not only about this deal. So many other Amex deals make be envy…

        • illumination on 12/01/2017 - 12:11
          +1

          Oh I know. I asked to try and figure out which card to recommend.

          In that case, easy. AMEX Explorer card (as ronnknee has suggested below too) would be my pick.

          Great consistent earn rate, awesome current bonus points promotion, very useable travel credit (especially if you travel at least once a year, hence my question), and a whole bunch of insurances.

    • rogsamsy on 12/01/2017 - 11:53
      +1

      Explorer Card. Receive 110,000 points on sign up using a referral link.
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/262944

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/american_express_referrals…

  • Gleung on 12/01/2017 - 09:58
    +1

    I believe at Sydney Airport, trolley is free for arriving passengers. However, departing passengers need to pay (but I never used it so had no idea about the cost until now). I have AMEX for a complimentary one but still did not bother (probably would find it useful when travelling with the family).

  • OzBestDeal on 12/01/2017 - 10:03

    I've never had a problem getting trolley from inside terminal so far.
    Most people just left the trolley everywhere after checked in their baggage.

    Seriously… why bother returning the trolley if you're not getting your money back.

  • watwatwat on 12/01/2017 - 10:06
    +1

    Thanks OP. Hopefully it fits in my car.

  • inherentchoice on 12/01/2017 - 10:41
    +3

    These were more useful in decades past when suitcases didn't have wheels.

    • bozbargain on 12/01/2017 - 10:52
      +1

      Quite useful still for families and the elderly or for anyone traveling with more than 1 suitcase.

  • t25 on 12/01/2017 - 11:06
    +2

    Once gave my trolley away to a tourist returning home at perth airport, he tried to give me $4 instead; thinking that i was selling them to unsuspecting people.

  • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2017 - 11:09

    If you have a ute or large SUV, take it home

  • Cluster on 12/01/2017 - 11:27
    +3

    People have to pay for trolleys at Sydney Airport? I have been to maybe 20 international airports and have yet to see charges for a simple trolley. Welcome to Sydney! Now bend over and pay up as we figure out every way to gouge you. Do they have fees for escalators and elevators too?

    • t25 on 12/01/2017 - 11:30

      As mentioned in here, it seems that quite a few Australian airports do charge for trollies for departure.

      Not sure what kind of message that sends to our overseas visitors, but I can't imagine it being very pleasant.

      • Turd on 12/01/2017 - 12:07
        +3

        They already know we are racist cynts, but hey we got good nature, beaches and food

  • aldoboy on 12/01/2017 - 11:28

    No deal for Melbourne airport?

  • Amaris on 12/01/2017 - 11:35

    The trolleys at Sydney airport are now free at the Departure terminal as well.

  • derk on 12/01/2017 - 12:13

    People pay for these…? I can't believe airports even bother trying.

  • lainey13 on 12/01/2017 - 12:49

    So they charge for a trolley ostensibly because it costs money to round them up, yet people dump them anywhere because they've paid money for them…. what a load of ….

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