How will Amex counter the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card?
#76
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 1,277
I guess I just don't know how to use MR (or more realistically, don't have enough time to travel internationally as much as I want?)
I'm at SPG > UR > TYP > MR. I have 114k MR from the Plat signup, spend, and the 10k for enrolling in pay over time. I have no idea how to use them. My TYP I at least find a good value redeeming for AA flights at 1.6c.
Part of the problem I guess is flying out of SBA. We only have UA, AA, Alaska, and I'd really prefer not driving to LAX. That also adds a hop to any AA flight unless I want to go to PHX or DFW as my destination, because those are the only two places AA flies from here. So that makes BA transfers much less useful.
I really just have no idea how to redeem my MR right now.
I'm at SPG > UR > TYP > MR. I have 114k MR from the Plat signup, spend, and the 10k for enrolling in pay over time. I have no idea how to use them. My TYP I at least find a good value redeeming for AA flights at 1.6c.
Part of the problem I guess is flying out of SBA. We only have UA, AA, Alaska, and I'd really prefer not driving to LAX. That also adds a hop to any AA flight unless I want to go to PHX or DFW as my destination, because those are the only two places AA flies from here. So that makes BA transfers much less useful.
I really just have no idea how to redeem my MR right now.
#77
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: BOS
Posts: 40
Whenever I get close to my Everyday closing and I'm short on purchases, I reload my Amazon gift credit $0.50 at a time. Each one counts as a purchase and if you buy stuff off of Amazon every month it's as good as cash.
#78
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
I guess I just don't know how to use MR (or more realistically, don't have enough time to travel internationally as much as I want?)
I'm at SPG > UR > TYP > MR. I have 114k MR from the Plat signup, spend, and the 10k for enrolling in pay over time. I have no idea how to use them. My TYP I at least find a good value redeeming for AA flights at 1.6c.
Part of the problem I guess is flying out of SBA. We only have UA, AA, Alaska, and I'd really prefer not driving to LAX. That also adds a hop to any AA flight unless I want to go to PHX or DFW as my destination, because those are the only two places AA flies from here. So that makes BA transfers much less useful.
I really just have no idea how to redeem my MR right now.
I'm at SPG > UR > TYP > MR. I have 114k MR from the Plat signup, spend, and the 10k for enrolling in pay over time. I have no idea how to use them. My TYP I at least find a good value redeeming for AA flights at 1.6c.
Part of the problem I guess is flying out of SBA. We only have UA, AA, Alaska, and I'd really prefer not driving to LAX. That also adds a hop to any AA flight unless I want to go to PHX or DFW as my destination, because those are the only two places AA flies from here. So that makes BA transfers much less useful.
I really just have no idea how to redeem my MR right now.
I moved some to Plenti points at 1 MR is 1.5 plenti is 1.5 cents since there is a Rite Aid on the corner.
I moved some to BA in case I need to fly to an East Coast city on short notice. I think it is 1 MR = 1.2 BA right now.
Unbelievably I found a round trip DTW to SAN for 20,000 Skymiles.
I also topped off my wife for a Delta redemption and my daughter for a Hilton redemption.
I keep telling myself I should investigate more carriers' plans. But, when pay fee/cancel time comes I'll probably move the points to Delta.
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#79
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 1,277
Yep. I had 150,000 or so from a sign in bonus.
I moved some to Plenti points at 1 MR is 1.5 plenti is 1.5 cents since there is a Rite Aid on the corner.
I moved some to BA in case I need to fly to an East Coast city on short notice. I think it is 1 MR = 1.2 BA right now.
Unbelievably I found a round trip DTW to SAN for 20,000 Skymiles.
I also topped off my wife for a Delta redemption and my daughter for a Hilton redemption.
I keep telling myself I should investigate more carriers' plans. But, when pay fee/cancel time comes I'll probably move the points to Delta.
I moved some to Plenti points at 1 MR is 1.5 plenti is 1.5 cents since there is a Rite Aid on the corner.
I moved some to BA in case I need to fly to an East Coast city on short notice. I think it is 1 MR = 1.2 BA right now.
Unbelievably I found a round trip DTW to SAN for 20,000 Skymiles.
I also topped off my wife for a Delta redemption and my daughter for a Hilton redemption.
I keep telling myself I should investigate more carriers' plans. But, when pay fee/cancel time comes I'll probably move the points to Delta.
Plenti is an interesting option. Can pay my AT&T/DirecTV bill that way, and 1.5c is a good value. Of course, then I miss out on 5x from my Ink.
#80
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,037
Well, I'm likely going to switch to an Amex Everyday. Keep my points, can still transfer them, no annual fee. Hoping for a $200 statement credit retention offer on my Platinum, bringing the annual fee effectively down to $50. I like the Centurion lounges enough to pay $50 for another year.
Plenti is an interesting option. Can pay my AT&T/DirecTV bill that way, and 1.5c is a good value. Of course, then I miss out on 5x from my Ink.
Plenti is an interesting option. Can pay my AT&T/DirecTV bill that way, and 1.5c is a good value. Of course, then I miss out on 5x from my Ink.
#81
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: TK *G, Spirit Gold, Marriott Plat, Hilton HHonors Gold, Amex Plat, Chase SR
Posts: 353
AMEX Plat response to Chase Reserve?
Hi, just wondering if Amex is planning to offer any enhanced Amex Plat benefits in response to the Chase Reserve card. With the release of the Chase Reserve card, outside of Delta & Centurion Lounge access, I can't imagine why anyone would be inclined to keep their platinum and continue to pay the AF.
#83
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Manhattan NV
Programs: Hilton LTD, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LTTE, AA LTP, Avis PC, National EE, Seabourn DE
Posts: 3,025
Keeping mine because it has member since 71 on it.
Oh, and it still pays for itself. But I'm seriously annoyed that the airfare benefit is much more difficult to use than the other cards.
Oh, and it still pays for itself. But I'm seriously annoyed that the airfare benefit is much more difficult to use than the other cards.
#84
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,927
Already discussed here:
#85
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 6km East of EPAYE
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, AS & DL GM Marriott TE, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,582
For me losing the golf is huge but I too have Amex Plat, like it a lot but I am replacing CP with CSR
#86
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,620
Hi, just wondering if Amex is planning to offer any enhanced Amex Plat benefits in response to the Chase Reserve card. With the release of the Chase Reserve card, outside of Delta & Centurion Lounge access, I can't imagine why anyone would be inclined to keep their platinum and continue to pay the AF.
Not sure what the big deal is with Chase Reserve other than the primary car rental and that one-time bonus.. The 3x travel spend one can get with Citi Premier.
#88
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,025
I need it to transfer TYP points freely so its either the Prestige or the Premier which are both $100 a year basically. I guess I'd have to try to make use of that 4th night free thing but I don't typically stay in a city more than 3 days.
#89
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Glob/UA Gold
Posts: 601
Amex Plat might be overrated, but the National status is pretty bomb. Executive Aisle access was amazing in Hawaii. Elsewhere, I've convinced attendants to "find" an SUV for the AI a couple times. I figure I got about $2k in AI upgrades in my first year alone.
#90
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,620
AMEX Plat has Centurion Lounge access.
Citi Prestige has 4th hotel free.
What does CSR offer that another card, whether it be one of the two competitors above or a cheaper anuual fee card, does not already offer?
Chase had an opportunity to implement the "Visa Infinite Discount Air Benefit" but choose not to. Instead, they just copied the competition instead of offering something truly unique.