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re: Credit Card Rewards and Points Discussion

Posted on 5/12/16 at 10:38 am to
Posted by AmeriKop45
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Posted on 5/12/16 at 10:38 am to
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For those who use Hilton (and other chains for that matter), try this…If you Google search for “Hilton Processlanding”, you’ll find targeted offers. Not all companies come up in the search though, so you can try typing some in the URL where the company name is (such as Google) to see if it works.


Do you have to be an employee at the company you try this for to actually be eligible?
Posted by cmlsu
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Aug 2011
667 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 11:11 am to
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Do you have to be an employee at the company you try this for to actually be eligible?


Doesn't appear to be the case. Some offers look to have expired, some are for company employees, and then there are others. I haven't tried any yet but it looks like an interesting way to see targeted offers.
This post was edited on 5/12/16 at 11:17 am
Posted by cmlsu
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Aug 2011
667 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 11:51 am to
I have some hilton points built up and considering a week long trip to disney. Possibly in the fall or beginning of next year. Family of five...two adults and 11, 7, 3.

Any recommendations for a hilton in Orlando?
Posted by Bearded_Chow25
D-town Boogie
Member since Dec 2014
117 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 1:28 pm to
I got the Citi Prestige card a few months ago and I'm finally going to test out the Admiral clubs and Priority Pass lounges for my Europe trip.

If given the option is one better than the other? I'm sure it depends upon the individual airport.

I'll be in the following airports:
DFW
LHR
ZRH
ORY

Thanks
Posted by AmeriKop45
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Member since Jan 2016
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Posted on 5/12/16 at 1:42 pm to
Here is a right hand rule for you:

Bar a few exceptions, US legacy carriers and BA always fall short compared to their peers around the world.

The BA lounge in London and the AA lounge in SFO are a couple of exceptions. AA lounge in DFW is pretty good as well imo. Apart from these, see what you have access to in other airports.

Personally, between Priority Pass, Admirals Club and Centurion Lounge access, I have had access to multiple lounges in every airport that has a lounge. I tend to stick to the lounge closest to my gate. Except when there is a centurion lounge or I am really hungry and I know some other lounge offers better food. Doesn't happen often.

And if you have time - feel free to experience multiple lounges
This post was edited on 5/12/16 at 1:44 pm
Posted by LSUAfro
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2005
12775 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 3:52 pm to
ORD and DFW Admirals club in the international terminals are always packed.

You're better off getting something to eat before you end up there and using it as a space to relax and drink free beer. I think you get 1 drink ticket in ORD terrible. Flagship is nice though.
Posted by AmeriKop45
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Member since Jan 2016
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Posted on 5/12/16 at 4:20 pm to
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ORD and DFW Admirals club in the international terminals are always packed.


Yeah. Not surprising though bec DFW is a huge AA hub. SFO/LAX at least shared with few other airlines. It is the same with Centurion in DFW. Even flagship is usually packed with a bunch of EXPs. But a guy's gotta get a drink somewhere..
This post was edited on 5/12/16 at 4:22 pm
Posted by AmeriKop45
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Member since Jan 2016
2102 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 6:42 pm to
Just spoke to a AmEx CSR to confirm the welcome offer on my Plat. It was interesting that he said that I was lucky and I must be really quick because the 100K offer on the website was a mistake and the only way to get this offer is through mail.

He added that they had to give the offer to everyone who had applied as they had no choice. So i'm really glad that I got in and congrats to everyone else who did as well
Posted by LSU9102
West of the Mississippi
Member since Mar 2007
2524 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 9:39 pm to
Have you bought a gift card yet for reimbursement?
I wonder how long that will last.

I would rather buy a Southwest gc over United.
Posted by AmeriKop45
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Member since Jan 2016
2102 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 10:48 pm to
Yes ofcourse. It has lasted forever. But in this game - procrastination kills.

SW gift cards have worked for me. I also bought a $100 Amazon gift card through United MPX 2 days and got the refund today.

Alaska will work too. AA and DL are a hit/miss.
This post was edited on 5/12/16 at 10:49 pm
Posted by TheChosenOne
Member since Dec 2005
18873 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 11:14 pm to
For those that frequent IAH, it looks like you'll have some high quality restaurant options in the future. These are some big time names in the Houston restaurant biz.

5 New Restaurants in IAH

Posted by AmeriKop45
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Member since Jan 2016
2102 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 11:33 pm to
You can have a delicious mean, to forget that that you are probably about to fly UA
This post was edited on 5/12/16 at 11:34 pm
Posted by Merica
'Merica
Member since Mar 2013
1158 posts
Posted on 5/13/16 at 8:49 am to
Question about Chase rewards.

I have CSP and Freedom. If I got chase AARP that has cash back would it be set up similar to the freedom on my account in the sense that I could transfer the cash back points to ultimate rewards points?
Posted by VABuckeye
NOVA
Member since Dec 2007
38283 posts
Posted on 5/13/16 at 8:53 am to
Not if you don't earn UR points and it doesn't appear that you do. The Freedom cards earn UR points that can be transferred into the Sapphire bucket.
This post was edited on 5/13/16 at 8:54 am
Posted by Merica
'Merica
Member since Mar 2013
1158 posts
Posted on 5/13/16 at 9:18 am to
Okay thanks. Too bad you can't, that would make for a killer trio of cards
Posted by AmeriKop45
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Member since Jan 2016
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Posted on 5/13/16 at 9:36 am to
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killer trio of cards


But we already have that

Posted by LSU9102
West of the Mississippi
Member since Mar 2007
2524 posts
Posted on 5/13/16 at 9:44 am to
AmeriKop do i have to select Southwest before purchasing gc to get reimbursed with AMEX Plat?
This post was edited on 5/13/16 at 9:45 am
Posted by Merica
'Merica
Member since Mar 2013
1158 posts
Posted on 5/13/16 at 9:46 am to
Hah yeah I wish I could get an ink
Posted by AmeriKop45
Coach, Wing Tip Seat
Member since Jan 2016
2102 posts
Posted on 5/13/16 at 9:46 am to
quote:

do i have to select Southwest before purchasing gc to get reimbursed with AMEX Plat?


Yes definitely. Purchase $50 at a time. $100 works too but I like to be safe.

quote:

Hah yeah I wish I could get an ink


Why can't you? 5/24?
This post was edited on 5/13/16 at 9:47 am
Posted by Merica
'Merica
Member since Mar 2013
1158 posts
Posted on 5/13/16 at 11:29 am to
Not sure how to do the business thing since I don't have one haha
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