New consultant here traveling quite a bit soon. Based in a big city that has all 3 major airlines. I also have a Chase Freedom Card but cannot get sapphire due to 5/24 rule. Can anyone suggest which ecosystem of airline/hotel chain/rental car company to sign up for to maximize rewards? I’m leaning United or Delta based on where I’ve been told I may have to travel to (not just client site - co-locate to meet team as well) but just want some guidance on what everyone has. Thanks!

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You won’t be able to use personal cards for any expenses. All expenses are put on the corp Amex. Pay the ~$100 yearly fee to have access to the points, worth it.

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Personally being in NYC I’d do Delta. Also sign up for a status challenge, there’s usually some through the EY travel page. And for hotel the only option is Marriott, all of your coworkers will be staying in Marriott and you don’t want to be the one person staying in a Hilton.

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Really depends on your home city and not the client, no city really except maybe nyc has all 3 big airlines at the same level of network, so pick the one that has the most routes out of your city.

Marriott is your friend here, rewards aren’t great (compared to SPG, rip). They have the most locations and will have some option available no matter where you go.

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So delta is your most likely bet unless you want to do United out of Newark, which honestly is what I’d choose over dealing with jfk and lga.

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Hyatt has the best rewards system but the issue is that they have a relatively small footprint. Whxih essentially means all/most consultants are Marriott + Delta. We all Uber/Lyft which I believe gives Delta points (been a few years since I ordered myself)

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