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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 5:09 pm
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Originally Posted by ANC RED-EYE
Don't get me wrong, I'm not singing the virtues of this card. It's pretty worthless for everyday spend, the signup bonus is low, the loss of 1,000 bonus miles per ticket was a blow. However, 2 things of value still remain, IMO:

-3x miles/$ spent on AS purchases - could add up for those who spend a lot directly with AS
-the companion cert - basically a no brainer for anyone who every travels coach once a year with a companion on the same itin on AS metal.
I am still hanging onto the VISA for nothing other than the companion certificate. I use it for high value trips (i.e. transcon) where I figure it saves me $400 or more dollars.

Like everyone else I am disappointed by the chipping away of benefits, but this benefit alone is worth it for me.
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