Originally Posted by VegasGambler

You don't get the 140k pts until after you get the card and make the required spend, and then either wait for your statement to post or pay off your bill. So, no, you could not use the points tonight.

Also, these are hotel pts. You can transfer them to airline accounts but the rate isn't great. You are probably better off getting an airline card first.

This card has an annual fee that is more than the cost of your plane ticket. It makes no sense to get this card just to try to get a free flight. There are other benefits too, but you should consider whether this is the right card for you.