Originally Posted by
naps8906
Because say you spent $40k using SPG. Then at AA, you'll get 50k miles. Using other 2% cash back, you'll get $800.
To each his own but most people will work the 40k Starwood points you would earn to get pretty close to (or exceed) an $800 return.
Also looking forward to what the Hyatt Chase card will offer. Lot's of comments on this in the Hyatt forum but no confirmation yet on what the benefits/earnings will be.