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Hi everyone,

I hope you're doing well. I'm considering using Canada Career Consulting's services and was wondering if anyone here has any experience with them or any helpful tips to share.

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Looks like I’ll be 1500pqp and 12 segments short of united 1k for next year. Worth pushing with my own money?

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Is 720 credit score good to get the sapphire reserve with 200k income?

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I want to get a dining card but Amex gold is not an option (have platinum and can’t get the SUB). Any suggestions on what to get? Preferably Low overlap with Amex plat

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No wifi, on my Delta flight. how many points?

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Is there a way to upgrade a flight booked with avios to business on Iberia? Talked to a rep that said it was possible, got disconnected and when I called I was told they couldn’t. Do I just need to ca… more

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What is the best business card for a small one-owner business

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400k AMEX points. Any recommendations? Amex doesn't seem to have many transfer deals going on

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I have a chase sapphire reserve card. I’m booking flights for my family’s Christmas trip. If I’m paying with credit card and the prices are the same, is it better to book through the chase portal for … more

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Anyone swimming in Amex MR and wants to do a booking for me? Must have biz plat for the 35% rebate. Need 400k MR gross. Please PM with questions

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Need an advise from the pros here. So, staying in one of the Hilton suites property at Cincinnati for 18 nights. Week 1: issues found at the hotel: 1) the electric stove wasn’t turning off and no one … more

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Does anyone know how I can get the 100k and not 60k joining bonus for chase sapphire reserve ??

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My SO bought a vacation package through Orbitz - the flight there is United and back it's Lufthansa - is it possible to transfer Chase travel points to the airlines to upgrade or will that not wor… more

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What is everyone doing with their accumulated mqm’s based on the new revisions to the new revisions at delta?

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Anyone have an elevated platinum referral? Preferably at the 6k spend if that’s still around.

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If any one wants United plus points please DM your offers. Just requalified and don’t really plan on using personally.

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Need about 5k miles to keep gold status on delta and could hit that with about $300 in spend on a mileage run. Worth it? I travel a couple times a month typically. Also if anyone knows of a better rou… more

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I work as an audit assistant in corporate (3 YOE, non qualified, Uk) looking for a move but don’t know what else I could do!!

Any suggestions??
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Best credit card to open right now

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Anyone bought LifeMiles before? Do you know if I get 5x MR on it if I buy through Amex plat?

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Had someone enter my room at a Westin this morning at 8am — how many points do you think it’s acceptable to ask for?

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Is it possible to add your friends booking into urs so they can reap the status benefits too? (E.g., upgrades together)

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It's that time of the year! Last quarter push for status.

How do you all find mileage runs? Are there any blogs/sites/forums you follow?

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How would you compare transferring to transfer partner vs paying cash for a flight? For example, a flight I’m looking at is 17,000 miles + $82. I would transfer UR or MR points. Say a different flight… more

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Newbie seeking some guidance from points pros: I’m looking to book a codeshare flight in economy and then transfer credit card points to each airline to upgrade to business. Internet is saying this is… more

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Anyone aware of any ongoing consulting challenge going on for hotels or airlines?

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Started independent consulting. I need your help to determine the best business card with most benefits as a small business. I want an ability to download expenses. Also, ability to use it at place… more

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Finally got into the mid 800s with my credit score. What’s a great credit card to apply for?

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Two noob questions:

1. I have a corporate green Amex, a personal platinum one, and have the opportunity to apply to a gold personal Amex with 60k sign on bonus. The fee is 250 minus 100 statement fee. It seems like a n… more

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Thoughts on Alila Napa booked with Hyatt points?

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Can I apply for a business credit card like the Chase Ink if I do freelancing as a side hustle? Is it legal?

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Is it normal to pay $90 for selecting your business class seat with KLM?

I bought the 13-hour flight with points through Virgin Atlantic. I only flew business before with United Polaris, where the seat selection was free.

A bit surprised at the $90 ask. Any insights/perspectives much appreciated, TIA!

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My friend is looking for someone to buy her JetBlue credits for $210 that expires next month (can be booked for later travel). If someone is interested, let me know and I can share details

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What’s the most Chase Ink cards you’ve ever seen someone get approved for? On my third now, wondering when they’ll stop.

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Has anyone ever been to the Ritz in the Maldives? My flight is very late (11pm) so I was wondering what my options are in terms of check out

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Is it possible for me to do better than 87k one-way in Emirates B777 biz class? EWR to Athens. I'm open to a different departure airport

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Where should I stay for 8 days in Dubai, should I do multiple places
I've heard good things about marina and palm

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Custom Cash for Costco gas? The Costco Card is 4% cash back but the Custom Card is 5% cash back on gas. Am I missing anything as to why this wouldn't work?

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Trying to transfer chase points to buy an American Airlines flight. Doesn't seem like I can? Am I missing anything?

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Will signup MQM points for CCs be deducted if you return the purchased item?

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