Thanks for clarifying on the 2 card limit. I've ordered cards before but not for quite some time.I’ve also used the offer. But I believe you’re limited to 2 of each kind of card Sam’s sells. I purchased a combination of $500 and split payment between 2 cards that had the 10% back offer. So I got $500 for $433.88
DH has been hitting Casino Royale when we have been cruising RCCL. Thanks to his efforts we are headed to Italy for 7 night to the Greek Isles and Adriatic cruise in June in a balcony room for $863 for 3 of us. The cruise leaves out of Ravenna. Any pointers for Venice (where to stay or what to do), getting to Ravenna? We have stops in Montenegro, Zadar, Athens and Santorini. Any suggestions for excursions? So excited to be returning to Europe to celebrate DS’s graduation.
I need to open a new business card soon. I'll probably do chase ink, which currently has a $900 cash back bonus for $6k in spend, I think. Does anyone know/suspect if there would be better bonuses in January? I used to be on top of this points game but have been out a couple of years and haven't been watching the patterns. Thank you so much for any info!
For the new Amex Hilton Aspire benefits, has anyone used the $50 quarterly airline credit this quarter? I did previously use my full 2023 benefit of $250, but I'm thinking I might have a fresh $50 available to use before the end of the year. Does that sound correct?
We are looking at a Thailand trip with friends next year, probably Nov/Dec 2024. Has anyone used Qatar Airways on points? Looks like we could transfer Chase URs to Avios (?) and then book Qatar Airways in QSuites (business class). I've read a bunch on this, but the process is still fuzzy to me. I'd love if someone can explain or give any tips on where we'd transfer URs to, where we can view the award availability, where we book. We're looking at going from ATL>DOH>HKT (Phuket).
Also, if anyone has any reviews/comments on the Khao Lak area, I'd love to hear it.
Thanks!
For the new Amex Hilton Aspire benefits, has anyone used the $50 quarterly airline credit this quarter? I did previously use my full 2023 benefit of $250, but I'm thinking I might have a fresh $50 available to use before the end of the year. Does that sound correct?
Thank you both for asking/answering this question. I was able to use my $50 to add ECBI to our upcoming SW flights.Correct. I've used my new $50 credit after already using the $250 one.
TYSM! You've helped a ton! I did create an account on Qatar Airways earlier and was searching, but now know my mistakes - I was looking at Flexi fares (wondering why it was costing so much!), and I was looking at the entire leg to HKT, and I was looking for 2 biz seats which seems to be impossible since I missed the booking window. I do now see 1 single biz seat available, for certain dates in Dec like the 5th and 12th.We flew Qatar Airways on points, transferring from UR to Avios. I believe their schedule opens 360 days in advance, so you've missed the schedule opening for most of Nov/Dec 2024. But you might be able to find some availability, but maybe for just one person.
You can create an account directly on Qatar Airways and look for availability there. You don't want a Flexi fare, which has a little icon and is double the points. The award rate from ATL-DOH should be 70k pts. For example, I see this available for Dec 5. If you're lucky to find it all the way to HKT, it's 95k. The most important leg is booking the ATL-DOH leg and that would be the availability I would search for first.
Also, be aware that not all flights are Qsuites, if that's important to you, and aircraft changes are common on some routes. But we found the service to be exceptional, regardless of Qsuites or not.
Another option is to book using American Airlines points if you have them. I am guessing the cost is probably 70k points. You would search for availability on AA.
DH has been hitting Casino Royale when we have been cruising RCCL. Thanks to his efforts we are headed to Italy for 7 night to the Greek Isles and Adriatic cruise in June in a balcony room for $863 for 3 of us. The cruise leaves out of Ravenna. Any pointers for Venice (where to stay or what to do), getting to Ravenna? We have stops in Montenegro, Zadar, Athens and Santorini. Any suggestions for excursions? So excited to be returning to Europe to celebrate DS’s graduation.
Yep. I got the $50 last month after already using up the $250. Not bad.For the new Amex Hilton Aspire benefits, has anyone used the $50 quarterly airline credit this quarter? I did previously use my full 2023 benefit of $250, but I'm thinking I might have a fresh $50 available to use before the end of the year. Does that sound correct?
Thank you!!You might be able to find a 120k offer on the CIU in branch (possible end date 1/1). But in 2 player mode, 90k+40k support (taxable) might make more sense and is easier.
90k is historically high for public offers, so is 40k support. You can see patterns in a chart here.
Couple of questions:
1. Has anyone heard if PYB is going to continue in January? I think everything I've seen still says 12/31?
2. If my Biz Plat AF is due on 1/2, there's no way to use any of the credits right since anything I charge on 1/1 won't post and credit that quick? There's no retention, so thinking I might as well close now. Thoughts?
Thanks! This gives me 5 extra days to hopefully get the extra credits.You can get the AF refunded 30 days after it posts. It doesn't matter when it's due, though you still have to pay it and then wait for a refund.
I have flown on Qatar a few times on points and QSuites are amazing; though Qatar is known for plane switches, I have never experienced this. ! I book through BA the day points availability opens up. Not sure when you want to leave, but if you're looking for Christmas / NY, then you can still book flights there (I believe BA opens seats at 355 days), but you'd have to act fast.We are looking at a Thailand trip with friends next year, probably Nov/Dec 2024. Has anyone used Qatar Airways on points? Looks like we could transfer Chase URs to Avios (?) and then book Qatar Airways in QSuites (business class). I've read a bunch on this, but the process is still fuzzy to me. I'd love if someone can explain or give any tips on where we'd transfer URs to, where we can view the award availability, where we book. We're looking at going from ATL>DOH>HKT (Phuket).
Also, if anyone has any reviews/comments on the Khao Lak area, I'd love to hear it.
Thanks!