Originally Posted by
PresskittJon
Welcome OP from a fellow PHX flyer (albeit after drive down mountain) and fellow overseas short term missionary. That is why I got into this game-to save on missions trips.
Only longhaul option out of PHX is British Airways PHX-LHR. Great for paid fares but really bad for Avios redemptions due to insane fuel surcharges.
To really help with credit card advice:
-how much do you typically spend per month on credit cards?
-what cards do you currently have?
-rough idea of your credit score/report?
Blanket statement: general consensus is apply for multiple cards on same day every 95ish days.
Hey, nice to met someone with in similar situation! I'm not in PHX either, 2.5hr drive away in N.Az.
To answer your questions:
-Typically spend $1,000-1,500 per month on cards, but plan on using some tricks i'm learning on here to make up the difference
-I have a capitol one that I have had for a while, no annual fee. I just applied for and was approved for the Amex Plat card for me and wife, gives 100k MR pts after $3000 in 3 months
-I pulled my vantage score and it is 857
Other question since you fly out of PHX. What's the best option for flights to Europe for us?