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Originally Posted by Toronto1970
(Post 21266586)
What on earth is the difference between an "Alaska Airlines mile" and an "Alaska Airlines World Elite mile"? I realize that the card is a "World Elite" card, but that doesn't change the type of Alaska miles earned (?!?!?!)
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Anyone know if this upgrade to World Elite will result in a change to your number or an inquiry on your bureau?
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Originally Posted by jason_stn21
(Post 21268310)
Anyone know if this upgrade to World Elite will result in a change to your number or an inquiry on your bureau?
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Only came across this card due to this thread
so in general, is the card worth it for East Coast pax? I'm YYZ-based, so closest Alaska route (for companion) is probably ORD-SEA (I'm in Waterloo and can fly YKF-ORD for 4500 Avios one-way) 25K Alaska, at 1.5 cents (using @lucky's valuation) is about $375 - $75 annual fee = $300 value on sign up PLUS the not-sure-how-useful companion How would this compare to the WestJet card in Canada? They're very similar, $99 annual fee, $250 signup, $99 companion http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/credit-c...astercard.html Enjoy a welcome bonus of $250 WestJet dollars‡ and an annual round-trip companion flight for $99 with your first purchase1 |
Originally Posted by jerryhung
(Post 21268841)
is the card worth it for East Coast pax?
Alaska has great partners and redemption amounts are not over the roof. Also, scam-charges (aka fuel surcharges) are only levied on BA awards. The companion ticket is of little value to me now so have given to friends/family who live on the west coast. |
I've been waiting to apply for this card once online access was restored, so the time is NOW! BUT...there is the World Elite black card and then the 'regular' card (where current cardholders get a 10K bonus to 'upgrade' to). Do you think if I apply for the 'regular' card today, I'll get the black World Elite one? If not, would it be possible to get the extra 10K bonus to upgrade to the new black world elite card after I activate the 'old' card?
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Originally Posted by jerryhung
(Post 21268841)
Only came across this card due to this thread
so in general, is the card worth it for East Coast pax? I'm YYZ-based, so closest Alaska route (for companion) is probably ORD-SEA (I'm in Waterloo and can fly YKF-ORD for 4500 Avios one-way) 25K Alaska, at 1.5 cents (using @lucky's valuation) is about $375 - $75 annual fee = $300 value on sign up PLUS the not-sure-how-useful companion How would this compare to the WestJet card in Canada? They're very similar, $99 annual fee, $250 signup, $99 companion http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/credit-c...astercard.html Seems odd to have a special travel credit card and then make it useless for half your destinations... |
I never had an MBNA login or anything before, how do I get access to this new online area? And where is the link for the upgrade to the black card?
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Originally Posted by jerryhung
(Post 21268841)
Only came across this card due to this thread
so in general, is the card worth it for East Coast pax? I'm YYZ-based, so closest Alaska route (for companion) is probably ORD-SEA (I'm in Waterloo and can fly YKF-ORD for 4500 Avios one-way) 25K Alaska, at 1.5 cents (using @lucky's valuation) is about $375 - $75 annual fee = $300 value on sign up PLUS the not-sure-how-useful companion How would this compare to the WestJet card in Canada? They're very similar, $99 annual fee, $250 signup, $99 companion http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/credit-c...astercard.html Seems stupid to have an 'elite' travel card and then make half your destinations off limits... |
Originally Posted by vanculloden
(Post 21271888)
I never had an MBNA login or anything before, how do I get access to this new online area? And where is the link for the upgrade to the black card?
As for the black card, you have to be pre-qualified based on income and other factors. If you are, you will see the banner offering you the opportunity to upgrade. See post #147 above. Click on 'view my rewards account' and the banner will be there if you qualify. Accept the terms and click accept and you will get instant approval. I called only because I wanted to know what a 'World Elite Mile' was and she read me the terms over the phone and clicked submit for me. |
Originally Posted by Finkface
(Post 21271945)
Just go to their log in page https://www.onlineaccess.ca/NASApp/N...s/LoginDisplay and click 'enroll' instead of 'sign in'. Have your card ready as they will ask you a bunch of information. I didn't have all of it (like last payment amount) but if you fill in most of the fields, they will connect you to a page to choose a log in name, sitekey and password.
As for the black card, you have to be pre-qualified based on income and other factors. If you are, you will see the banner offering you the opportunity to upgrade. See post #147 above. Click on 'view my rewards account' and the banner will be there if you qualify. Accept the terms and click accept and you will get instant approval. I called only because I wanted to know what a 'World Elite Mile' was and she read me the terms over the phone and clicked submit for me. |
One other question for you guys. Do points expire? I notice on my points collected page there is a line where it says 842 points have been 'cleared from the system'?
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Odd that one of my cards gave me an option to upgade to the black card and one didn't. Oh well, 10K miles is better than a kick in the head.
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Originally Posted by bevvy5
(Post 21273055)
Odd that one of my cards gave me an option to upgade to the black card and one didn't. Oh well, 10K miles is better than a kick in the head.
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GCR is now offering $75 rebate on application, making this card 1st year free, woo hoo
http://www.greatcanadianrebates.ca/d...aska-Airlines/ Cash Back Rebate: $75.00 Apply Today - Alaska Airlines MasterCard •25,000 Bonus Miles upon approval†† •An annual coach Companion Fare every year from $118 (USD)($99 base fare, plus taxes and fees from $19)‡ •1 mile per $1 spent on every eligible purchase‡ •3 miles per $1 spent on Alaska Airlines tickets, cargo purchases, in-flight purchases and vacation packages‡ •Redeem miles for flights to over 700 destinations worldwide •$50 off a new Board Room membership initiation fee2 •Secure 24-hour online access to your account information •International acceptance at millions of locations •Click to learn more about Enhanced security and protection with Chip & PIN technology and PayPass * Visit Alaska Airlines MasterCard website application page for further details * PLEASE READ TO MAKE SURE YOU GET A CASH BACK REBATE • Click link above. Do not browse or leave application page before it is completed. • Please click from GCR again if session expires. • Must apply online. • Cash Back Rebate will be paid upon card approval. |
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