Originally Posted by
thepointsguy
Who said I've never had an Amex card before this year? I did get Platinum and Premier Rewards cards for the first time this year, but I had other Amex' in the past. Your impertinence is forgiven...
Probably not the AA citi cards. I don't see much value in them, but I do think the Sapphire Preferred, Amex Platinum and Premier Rewards cards are solid. I may also cancel the BA Visa if they devalue the program w/r/t partner awards...
I was once comped a trip to Tokyo, which I fully disclosed. I'm not exactly sure what you are talking about with respect to Flyertalk, but if you have an issue with any member you need to take that up with a moderator. @:-)@:-)
What will the AMEX Platinum do for you? Why do you think it's a good card? It's about $300/year more than my current AMEX card - and it doesn't make any sense - at least for me and my husband.
I have next to zero use for AA or BA. So have never been interested in their credit cards. Perhaps other people might have some questions.
I will stick with the Chase Sapphire as long as it stays a CO/UA partner (it is currently not a UA partner- just a CO partner if I recall correctly). If CO leaves the program once it merges fully with UA - I am history with that card. My only recollections of UA are from ski trips to places like Utah from MIA 2-3 decades ago. And my recollections are - UA doesn't play well with others. But I will wait and see what happens.
The trip you took that I remember that was comp'd *was* the trip to Tokyo (hotel comp - maybe other comps). And you're right - you did disclose it on your website. I have no problems with comps as long as they're disclosed. FWIW - I do recommend using the travel resources on Flyertalk (the travel forums) when you go to somewhat exotic destinations. They're excellent. The Japan forum is - in particular ^^^.
And I think you took me somewhat seriously when it came to the impertinence thing - although I meant the tone to be a bit sarcastic. At age 63 (64 next week) - well my first trip abroad was to Europe in 1968 - normal college back back 3 month hitchhiking trip. I sure haven't been everywhere or seen everything since then - but I've been around the block a few times.
Since you're apparently paying for this credit card stuff out of pocket - like I do - I'll be interested to see what you do in the future. And just FWIW - what's your home base in terms of airports (mine is JAX). Some airlines make a whole lot more sense when you're flying out of X airport - and not out of Y airport. Robyn