nall

Just recently approved for my first AS visa. Looking through the paperwork, I was surprised to see it still has forex fees.

In any case, I didn't see anything documenting the specifics of insurance coverage. Can I find this on BOA's website somewhere?

Finkface

No, there are no specifics anywhere on their site regarding insurance coverages. I recently messaged them asking about insurance coverages and they refused to give me the specifics, saying I had to phone in and speak to an agent. I messaged back that all I wanted to know was the amount of baggage insurance the card provided (I was checking a stand up paddleboard on an AS flight and wanted to know what the coverage was if it was stolen or damaged) and they said they do not give that information out online. The only way to find out is to call. I couldn't be bothered calling in so I never did find out.

Flying Buccaneer

My experience was slightly different, but faster. I applied on Oct 11 and was approved instantly. I got the CC info and used it to purchase an AS ticket. I haven't received the physical card yet, but the 25K miles appeared in my account today.

nall

You got the CC info before the actual CC arrived?

Finkface

I did as well. It showed up in my online account right after approval so I got the card number from there. Activated it online. Educated guess as to the expiry and I was good to go. Booked a ticket on AS that day. You don't need the CVV number to buy a ticket on the AS site.

ralphs

Few months late on this, but what was the title of this email?

I'm on the lookout for a 50k offer, and totally regretting all the Alaska/BofA mailings that I instantly shredded without opening these past few months.

Alternatively, does BofA Preferred Gold status confer any special access to a 50k signup offer?

NoStressHere

I have the personal and biz cards. The 25k for personal posted quickly.

A few weeks have gone by, with lots of spending on the biz card, but nothing has posted to Alaska yet.

What is the normal timing? Should I be concerned they are playing games with my account? I need those miles to book a trip.

Happy

How to get $60000 Emirates First Class with $300

http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/20...NzgzNjE4ODQ3S0

No wonder AS / BofA now become much more hostile.

Dont understand these bloggers' mentality and this guy is not even the more well-known one.

RobertHanson

His mentality is wanting to get lots of publicity for his booking service:

"I have a separate online business that pays the bills".
"We help compare different frequent flyer programs, and based on your preferences, we recommend which program to use."

But I wish him luck getting that business going. What I know from experience is that maybe 1 in 1,000 people who read that series of posts will even seriously contemplate trying to do the same thing. Even without seeing this in his Q/A page:

"Can I still book the trip you took?

Unfortunately, the loophole was closed a couple of months ago. A milder version still exists, though."

We have dozens of acquaintances that see us take off on FC trip after FC trip. They seem to get a vicarious thrill from hearing about our latest exploits. But not one person has seriously tried to learn how we do it. It just doesn't seem to sink in that they could possibly do it themselves.

And of course, for the average newbie who reads that article, and applies for an Alaska card, getting approved for a Platinum level card with a 1K mile sign up bonus will pretty much end the quest anyway. Now if the article had linked to this thread, that might have been different. But still, only that scant 1 in 1,000 would have made the effort to study this thread enough to master the process.

The article was great inspiration for me though. Every time I read something like that it's like a kick in the pants. Yes, we are booked SQ Suites Class FRA-SIN-HKG next August, and after a stopover there we're coming home JAL FC. But we've yet to fly Emirates, and we're taking the 'easy to book' Western Europe option again next Summer. Australia stills seems like a distant mirage. But since I am one of those 1/1,000, that sort of encouragement helps to raise my expectations.

FOEDogg

Quick BOA AS Credit Card Questions: Searched the thread 1st, but couldn't find exactly what I was searching for. In May I let some friends use 1 of my companion certificate codes & it worked no problem. I gave another 1 to another friend a few days ago & the T&C say it either has to be my name or cc to use on the reservation.

So, #1, When was the change?
#2, Any workarounds?

Thanks for the help.

nearlysober

Hey FOEDogg,

You don't have to be flying but to my knowledge your card does have to be used to purchase the tickets.

The easiest solution would be to book the two tickets yourself with your credit card for the two friends flying. Just enter their information as the travelers and send them the confirmation. Then have them pay you via check/paypal or something.

We did this when a colleague of my friend was having her pass expire that same day. We gave her our info, she booked the tickets, we paid her back and even gave her a gift for the savings Companion pass gets used, and she got "free" points on her AS credit card.

Eonflux

When applying for the personal card, how does BOA determine which card you will get? I see 3 diff ones(signature, platinum, classic). Can I get a signature and a platinum personal card and get both bonuses? Or I would have to apply for the personal and the biz card if I want the double bonus?

NoStressHere

See post #724. I think only one gives the 25,000 bonus.

jinglish

The second is correct. The Platinum and Classic have significantly lower bonuses.

FOEDogg

Thanks, we were planning on doing just that but didn't know if there were an easier way without us having to actually send one another some other form of payment. Appreciate the help