Originally Posted by
SF1K
I wish AS and/or BofA would be more transparent about what is abuse in their eyes. I’m an MVPG and AS is my #1 choice airline. I’ve probably had 2 AS cards in my lifetime. Having closed them for a while when not using and then reopening at later date. On a recent AS flight the touting of the credit card by FAs even included a line saying “many people are getting 2nd and 3rd cards to take advantage of the current companion fare for just the taxes offer”. So that’s a bit hypocritical of AS to advertise like that and then punish people for opening multiple accounts. Again I have not done this but I’d certainly really like to know what their criteria of abuse is.
I have opened 5 CC accounts and have closed exactly Zero. My partner and I are both MVPG75K from actual butt in seat miles flown. The 5 annual companion passes cost me $375.00 but I can easily save $4,000 in fares while usually sitting in F.
For someone that creates mini vacation/mileage runs every few months with the companion certificates attaining MVPG+ isn't that difficult for both parties traveling. As an MVPG75K if you fly 75K miles your RDM will be EQM + 125% Elite Bonus + 50K bonus for reaching MVPG75K. That total is 218,750. For MVPG 200,000. Add in CC spend and a few partner flights and you have 250,000 - 300,000 RDM anually each!
I recently redeemed for AA, QF, JL F to/from the US & Asia/Australia as well as CX J Australia to Asia. I am down to 50K but will be back up over 200K by the end of the Year. I have more fun flying than "adjusting the greyscale" on Credit Card Churning.
James