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Old Apr 30, 2019, 3:16 pm
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Originally Posted by TnTWalter
Thanks for answering.

I think for me the best would be to be able to get the $250 credit so the airfare doesn't hurt as much. I would want to count the airfare as my qualifying purchase [>$2k]....
I'm just now sure if it's instantaneous which would defeat the purpose of going with that deal if that makes sense.

I hate to apply to find out I can't use on airfare purchase today...
Given the wording of the ad ("your purchase with credit") I'm 90% sure you can charge the flight to your new card, but someone with more recent experience can confirm.
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