re: Credit Card Rewards and Points Discussion

For me it's more about getting in the A group so I can get the seat behind the emergency exit. 6'5 and can use the extra leg room if I can get it.

But it's not that big of a deal, i ended up having to get my flight switched this weekend and I was the 2nd to last to board the plane. Got an aisle seat on the last row of the plane.

I'm flying SW Saturday. Can I grab some 50k point apps in the airport? If so, I'll get all I can for anyone who wants them. I flew into MSY 2 weeks ago and a lady was "barking" about the apps but I didn't need any. Kept walking past her.

B15 boarding Tuesday out of Hobby and both exit row pairs were empty

Anyone done the nights and flights on either Marriott or Starwood? I have 90,000 SPG right now so 270,000 Marriott points and those redemptions look pretty good. 132,000 UA miles as they get a 10% bonus and since I fly from HNL it takes 70,000 miles RT to go to Europe from here so this is essentially 2 RT tix to Europe and a week at a Cat 5 hotel. 300,000 Marriott would get Cat 6 hotel so I only need another 10,000 SPG for that.

Looking at the SPG nights and flights doesn't seem as good as I can only get 50,000 air miles and a Cat 4 hotel for 70,000 SPG points.

Experiences/suggestions?

I've been on the fence about getting it for a while because I figure the 4th night free would be useful enough, have been waiting on a good time and sign-up bonus.

Cancel it. They had more bennies when I had the card but cut those down a good bit. 4th night free use could make it worth it.

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Anyone done the nights and flights on either Marriott or Starwood? I have 90,000 SPG right now so 270,000 Marriott points and those redemptions look pretty good. 132,000 UA miles as they get a 10% bonus and since I fly from HNL it takes 70,000 miles RT to go to Europe from here so this is essentially 2 RT tix to Europe and a week at a Cat 5 hotel. 300,000 Marriott would get Cat 6 hotel so I only need another 10,000 SPG for that.

Looking at the SPG nights and flights doesn't seem as good as I can only get 50,000 air miles and a Cat 4 hotel for 70,000 SPG points.

Experiences/suggestions?

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I’m very interested in this as well. I don’t have much advice but I’m very close to buying the Marriott travel package to take advantage before August 1st. I may get the Ritz card as well to get platinum elite status after August 1st. (If I can make the $10k spend before 8/1 those two certs will be converted to 60k points each)

Not sure if this is the best place for this post, but I'm trying to plan a points strategy for business class flights to Thailand next year. I've never really booked international before, and the awards charts, alliances, etc are pretty confusing to me so just making sure I'm going about it correctly before I throw all of my eggs in the wrong basket. I'm under 5/24 and have a business so can be pretty flexible with sign-ups. Have Amex Plat, Amex BB+, CSR, Ink Pref, Ink Cash. Was thinking Amex Business Gold next.

Seems as though ANA, 110K RT per person with $200-400 in fees from JFK/LAX. I'll have the companion pass so I can fly to/from most places in US. I've got about 170k MR but little to no miles on any other airline currently, so I was planning on just racking up on MR sign-ups until I reached the milestone. I was wondering if anyone had an alternative recommendation, airline, or strategy to getting to Thailand? Is ANA the way to go or should I look at other airlines? Is the best way to search through the ANA website? I have 235K UR as well but would prefer to spend the MR since I find the UR more flexible and easier to use on hotels etc.

ehhh thanks, i'll probably just have to upgrade. Got the bonus last October, I believe.

damn oh well

Anybody taking advantage of this Iberia Avios promotion? Not really familiar with the airline so seeing if it's worth it. I have some AA flights coming up and it seems as though I can use the Avios to book those, but I can't seem to find any reward redemption.