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I am trying to use AA miles to get to Thailand from US. I call advantage desk and they say there are no available seats in Feb, March, April or even later?!?! Does anyone know how I can use points o… more

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Probably a very stupid question but is it possible to earn points on mortgage payments? 😞

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What’s the best Amex gold sign up offer people are seeing?

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Amex platinum or delta reserve? Atlanta based, only fly delta and main goal is sky club access

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Hello. Do all credit cards have balance transfer fees? I need to transfer over ~$30k to a new CC with zero interest for 18-24 months. TIA!

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If I downgrade a card, can someone send me a referral so they can get points when I apply?

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If I have bought a premium select flight on a flight to Europe and am a Delta silver, is there any realistic chance to get upgraded to business? How can I increase my chances?

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Looks like I am ending the year with 89 nights and 28k spend. Worth it to open a Bold card to get the extra nights to hit ambassador?

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Where can I find deals in hotels, flights, cruises or transfer points for Jan 2024? It’s my birthday and I’m trying to book something! Thanks in advance

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Ideas to best use 400K Amex points? Cannot travel the next couple years due to a family situation at home.

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Anyone know how I can book two first class seats on Emirates on the same flight? Seems like you can only book one seat on award travel.

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Anybody ever flown the United Island Hopper route? Thinking about doing that with some stopovers. Would love to hear experiences.

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Best way to use points going from SLC to Tokyo? Thinking about doing Delta One or equivalent. Balances:
Amex: 200,000
Chase: 400,000
Delta: 450,000

Have never used transfer portals so curious opinions on … more

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Best deal on unclocked iphone 15 pro max? Would BF have any deals?

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I hate when the debit/credit card reader at the checkout asks if this amount is ok.

NO. It’s not. I want all this crap for a dollar.

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Best card to boost your credit score / what is the venmo credit card!

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Points pros: I have a trip coming up and looks like best value for money is to use a code share flight. (United and either Brussels or Lufthansa) What are your best tips and tricks on trying this to u… more

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For people that have Capital One Travel cards, which airline partner do you transfer points to for domestic and international flights? I’m considering switching from Amex, but was underwhelmed by the … more

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Any recommendations in Montreal? Locations, hotel, food, activities, markets?

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Any folks looking to sell Marriott points?

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Any United GS folks around willing to try to upgrade me and my wife on an upcoming flight on Tuesday? And yes, I will compensate.

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Can I apply for Chase Ink card using my name and SSN as Business Name and EIN? Afterwards, can I transfer points from Ink to my Chase Sapphire Preferred so I can transfer to travel partners? Thanks.

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No points related but travel related. Edelweiss cancelled my flight one day before my trip. I booked through capital one portal. Flight it’s booked with Swiss air but code share with Edelweiss. Cap o… more

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I live in USA currently and use Amex Gold as my main credit card. My parents back home still pay utility bills manually by going into their offices individually. Since my parents are getting old I wan… more

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Going to have ~4K in medical bills this month. Any recommended credit card to open to maximize points (I'll pay it off, not looking for low interest etc.). I was just going to go for a large SUB, … more

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Anyone ever apply for in-flight credit card promos? Someone told me about an airline which offered about 60k points whose only requirement is just one transaction v. meeting the typical spend requirem… more

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I want to get a card that’s great for travel as I live on the west coast and my family lives on the east coast but I have no idea where to start. I was looking into specific airline cards to get free … more

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What is you guys go-to card for any perks that you deem important? I’ll go first? AMEX! If a company decides at act up, I just AMEX and let them know they got my product and my money. “Take it Back” w… more

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Looking to get a new credit card. Should I go for Chase Sapphire Preferred or Cap 1 Venture X?

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I’ll need 3 more nights to hit Marriott platinum for the year. I already have a credit card. Is best bet to book the cheapest rooms for 3 nights? Thinking to do virtual check in on the app so it’s che… more

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I hear people talking about the ROI on high end gym, golf memberships etc. is there one for a decent car? Wondering cos my car lease is up …

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I have CSR. Thinking of adding AX Platinum or Cap One Venture X to capture bonus and get more lounge access. Which combo is best? (Have friends offering referrals for both).

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Took a JetBlue Mint flight (6 hours) with a broken seat (no recline) - all they offered was $100 in credit, which is ridiculous. Fully planning on complaining to corporate, but what would be an approp… more

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What are the best options for AA miles to Japan? It seems every business class ticket is 500k+ per person now and partners aren't opening up seats.

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If anyone is shopping for me, I’m a size window seat in plane tickets. ✈️

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The Chase Travel Portal is such a scam! Usually I could use some other tool to find what I want and most of the time I could come back to actually book it. The price would be about the same, so why no… more

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What’s the best points deal you’ve seen for flights from the US to India? Seeing some super high rates (150k points + a ton in tax, one way) so thought I’d check.

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Hi! Anyone have PlusPoints they would like to gift (or sell at a good rate)? Have an upcoming trip and could use them

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What’s the approximate credit score to get approved for chase saphire?

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