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Posted on 12/16/13 at 4:46 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
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thats 4 flights with a stop through ATL
Well ya.
Posted on 12/19/13 at 10:31 am to Golfer
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MQM's: 35,818 to Platinum
MQS's: 28 to Platinum
I don't think I want to live on Delta planes over my Christmas break to hit it
Posted on 12/19/13 at 11:13 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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I have the Amex SPG, but those accrue Starpoints instead.
Same. I worked for Starwood for a few years and was told it's a great card. I use it almost exclusively. I also have the AA Plat MasterCard for where places don't accept Amex. AA is good for flying from Hawaii to NOLA which I do at least 2x a year.
I was looking into that BA reward they had a few months ago, I think it was like 100,000 points or miles or whatever as I do like to travel to Europe.
What do people think is the best card for points/miles to European cities? TIA
Posted on 12/20/13 at 8:12 am to Sho Nuff
quote:For airfare(economy or Business/first?) or lodging?
What do people think is the best card for points/miles to European cities? TIA
Posted on 12/21/13 at 12:53 am to LSUAfro
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For airfare(economy or Business/first?) or lodging?
Sorry, mostly for air. Business/first, but will go econ if I have to. I have lots of connections in hospitality for great rates at the major hotels.
Posted on 12/21/13 at 7:17 pm to Sho Nuff
Does anyone know what's the best travel card backed by MasterCard?
I already have AMEX Cash rewards card.
The reason I want to know is that I spend quite a bit at Sam's Club, which accepts MC. I know the chase sapphire preferred would not work since it's backed by VISA.
TIA
I already have AMEX Cash rewards card.
The reason I want to know is that I spend quite a bit at Sam's Club, which accepts MC. I know the chase sapphire preferred would not work since it's backed by VISA.
TIA
Posted on 12/21/13 at 7:27 pm to RunningBlake
Yikes, good question. Hopefully we get some more input, but I would think something from Barclays would be in the running.
3 options include:
US Airways (Get this ASAP if you want it before Barclay has to drop it due to the merger with American, which could be any day now).
Lufthansa - 35,000 bonus but it goes to 50k occasionally
Barclay Arrival World Mastercard with $89 Annual Fee. This one is a fixed value card, but you get an effective rate of 2.2 points per dollar on it.
I think Citi has Mastercards as well so let me check.
Ya, the American Airlines card is a mastercard as well. So a good strategy could be to secure the US Airways card now. Get that bonus. Then get the AA card as well. You'll have about 60,000 miles between the two of them on the merged airline.
3 options include:
US Airways (Get this ASAP if you want it before Barclay has to drop it due to the merger with American, which could be any day now).
Lufthansa - 35,000 bonus but it goes to 50k occasionally
Barclay Arrival World Mastercard with $89 Annual Fee. This one is a fixed value card, but you get an effective rate of 2.2 points per dollar on it.
I think Citi has Mastercards as well so let me check.
Ya, the American Airlines card is a mastercard as well. So a good strategy could be to secure the US Airways card now. Get that bonus. Then get the AA card as well. You'll have about 60,000 miles between the two of them on the merged airline.
This post was edited on 12/21/13 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 12/21/13 at 11:33 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Dear Blake,
Welcome to your new
US Airways Dividend Miles® World MasterCard® account.
Your new card should arrive in the mail approximately 7 to 10 days.
Welcome to your new
US Airways Dividend Miles® World MasterCard® account.
Your new card should arrive in the mail approximately 7 to 10 days.
Posted on 12/22/13 at 12:16 am to RunningBlake
Nice. Now earn that bonus!
That card will likely convert to the fee Barclay's World Arrival card or so the prediction is.
That card will likely convert to the fee Barclay's World Arrival card or so the prediction is.
Posted on 12/23/13 at 7:06 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Good information in this thread. I am looking to start using a credit card exclusively (stop using checking acct debit card) and looking for something with flexible points. I will probably spent $3-4K per month but need something that is accepted everywhere with a good point system.
Chase or Capital One or possibly Barclays?
Chase or Capital One or possibly Barclays?
Posted on 12/23/13 at 9:21 pm to X82ndTiger
If by Barclays and Capital One you mean Barclays World Arrival (with fee) vs. Captial One Venture, Barclays hands down IMO is better. Bigger bonus, better rate (2.2 per dollar vs. 2X points), and partial point redemption that Cap One doesn't allow make up for the fee being $30 more a year.
Now, if you're looking for a flexible points system to fly wherever at whatever price ie you want to fly international/international business/first class, Chase Freedom/Sapphire Preferred/Ink Plus/Ink Bold are great. Chase Ultimate Reward points are extremely flexible.
However, if you are a domestic flyer just looking for the cheapest fares, then there is something to be said for the Barclays card over the Chase cards as your every day card. But, with all that said, you shouldn't pass up the huge bonus points the Chase cards give out. You can always apply, earn the bonus, burn the points and cancel if you wish.
Another good domestic card when it hits the 50,000 bonus offer is the Chase Southwest card. Wait for the 50k point offer before applying.
My experience with the Amex offerings is limited, so hopefully Bacon comes in here or someone else comes in here (there are some other threads that discuss them, maybe even earlier in this thread, but I'm busy packing for Christmas trip). I have the Amex Starwood Preferred Guest card, which racks up Starpoints for Starwood hotels but also has over 25 airline partners as well, so that is another route for point diversification.
Now, if you're looking for a flexible points system to fly wherever at whatever price ie you want to fly international/international business/first class, Chase Freedom/Sapphire Preferred/Ink Plus/Ink Bold are great. Chase Ultimate Reward points are extremely flexible.
However, if you are a domestic flyer just looking for the cheapest fares, then there is something to be said for the Barclays card over the Chase cards as your every day card. But, with all that said, you shouldn't pass up the huge bonus points the Chase cards give out. You can always apply, earn the bonus, burn the points and cancel if you wish.
Another good domestic card when it hits the 50,000 bonus offer is the Chase Southwest card. Wait for the 50k point offer before applying.
My experience with the Amex offerings is limited, so hopefully Bacon comes in here or someone else comes in here (there are some other threads that discuss them, maybe even earlier in this thread, but I'm busy packing for Christmas trip). I have the Amex Starwood Preferred Guest card, which racks up Starpoints for Starwood hotels but also has over 25 airline partners as well, so that is another route for point diversification.
This post was edited on 12/23/13 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 12/23/13 at 10:28 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Thanks for the response. I am currently leaning towards the Barclays World Arrive but still have some more research to do. Thanks.
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