Oct 17, 2015, 10:45 am
Last edit by: RobertHanson
As an additional resource for these cards see the threads here: Current Alaska Airlines Card Offers. Previous 2012-2016 Alaska Airlines Card Offers.
If you are applying for a personal AS card, and are not an expert on applying for A/S cards STOP, don't apply yet. Instead read post #3688 in the other AS thread linked above. Believe me, doing that first may save you a huge amount of wasted time and frustration.
Link to enhanced AS card that waives $99 fee for Companion Fare (only pay taxes & fees): 30K miles and $99 CF fee waived
$100 stmt. credit link for 30K card & $22 CF pass:https://secure.bankofamerica.com/applynow/welcome.go Now active, as of 7/19/17
Business card offer of 30K miles
Can you book Cathay flights using AS miles? Probably NOT:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alas...-later-68.html
If you are applying for a personal AS card, and are not an expert on applying for A/S cards STOP, don't apply yet. Instead read post #3688 in the other AS thread linked above. Believe me, doing that first may save you a huge amount of wasted time and frustration.
Link to enhanced AS card that waives $99 fee for Companion Fare (only pay taxes & fees): 30K miles and $99 CF fee waived
$100 stmt. credit link for 30K card & $22 CF pass:https://secure.bankofamerica.com/applynow/welcome.go Now active, as of 7/19/17
Business card offer of 30K miles
Can you book Cathay flights using AS miles? Probably NOT:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alas...-later-68.html
Alaska Airlines Visa
Feb 2, 2016, 9:37 pm
#871
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,224
I just created an Alaska Airlines online account using the mileage plan number printed on my personal credit cards.
When I logged in, I discovered that I only have about 50k miles in my account. I'm supposed to have a combined total of over 75k miles from the 3 cards.
Where can I find the remaining 25k miles that I was supposed to receive from the business card signup bonus?
When I logged in, I discovered that I only have about 50k miles in my account. I'm supposed to have a combined total of over 75k miles from the 3 cards.
Where can I find the remaining 25k miles that I was supposed to receive from the business card signup bonus?
Feb 2, 2016, 9:43 pm
#872
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Hilton/Marriott Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 2,036
I just checked my 3 cards, and I noticed that the 2 personal ones have the ff number printed under my name (forgot to check there 
). They both have the same number, thankfully.
However, the business credit card does not have a number anywhere. It's possible that I was assigned a different mileage plan number, but I'm wondering why it wouldn't it be displayed on the card. Where would I find it?
). They both have the same number, thankfully. However, the business credit card does not have a number anywhere. It's possible that I was assigned a different mileage plan number, but I'm wondering why it wouldn't it be displayed on the card. Where would I find it?
Edit: Aaaaaand that's why I should make sure there isn't a new page with unread posts before replying. I'd suggest calling AS to see if they can track down your other account transfer the miles over.
Feb 2, 2016, 9:47 pm
#873
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,224
So, I have no miles, and no mileage number for the business card. I don't know why they have to make it so hard.
Feb 2, 2016, 10:01 pm
#874
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,224
I just read the fine print on these credit cards, and it takes 6-8 weeks for miles to post from my business account, while the miles from the personal accounts are credited in only 2-3 weeks. I've only had these cards for about a month, so I should see the remaining miles soon.
Last edited by joer1212; Feb 2, 2016 at 10:22 pm
Feb 3, 2016, 4:48 am
#875
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: YYF/YLW
Programs: AA, DL, AS, VA, WS Silver
Posts: 5,950
I just read the fine print on these credit cards, and it takes 6-8 weeks for miles to post from my business account, while the miles from the personal accounts are credited in only 2-3 weeks. I've only had these cards for about a month, so I should see the remaining miles soon.
Feb 4, 2016, 10:39 am
#877
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Nashville -Past DL Plat, FO, WN-CP, various hotel programs
Programs: DL-MM, AA, SW w/companion,HiltonDiamond, Hyatt PLat, IHF Plat, Miles and Points Seeker
Posts: 11,072
Before calling anyone trying to "find" those miles, you need to look at your statement. It shows what number the miles are going to. I had this issue and 5 calls to AS and the bank got me nowhere.
Then my statement posted online and the AS number is there.
As to earning the miles and getting them. The spend has to hit BEFORE the billing runs each month. That trips people up often, including me. We had a small return one month that had one card just below the spend number. So, we had to wait another month.
Then my statement posted online and the AS number is there.
As to earning the miles and getting them. The spend has to hit BEFORE the billing runs each month. That trips people up often, including me. We had a small return one month that had one card just below the spend number. So, we had to wait another month.
Feb 4, 2016, 3:31 pm
#878
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,224
Before calling anyone trying to "find" those miles, you need to look at your statement. It shows what number the miles are going to. I had this issue and 5 calls to AS and the bank got me nowhere.
Then my statement posted online and the AS number is there.
As to earning the miles and getting them. The spend has to hit BEFORE the billing runs each month. That trips people up often, including me. We had a small return one month that had one card just below the spend number. So, we had to wait another month.
Then my statement posted online and the AS number is there.
As to earning the miles and getting them. The spend has to hit BEFORE the billing runs each month. That trips people up often, including me. We had a small return one month that had one card just below the spend number. So, we had to wait another month.
Also, I may have to wait until the second monthly statement is generated, and I'll begin to worry if I don't see the miles by then.
Feb 13, 2016, 6:33 pm
#879
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Just got approved for my second AS Visa. Double the credit limit of the first and this time didn't get the approved for lower card and then have to play the call game. I applied in flight last weekend. Ive had my first card for 14 months. This should help drop my utilization after running up a 10K balance on some other cards due to my laptop i broke back in May, school tuition and my upcoming vacation run on Hainan.
Feb 13, 2016, 10:10 pm
#880
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: ANC
Programs: AS MVP, Club 49, Global Entry, National Emerald Club, Hilton Silver
Posts: 1,399
Anyone know when the 3% foreign transaction fee is going away for the AS Signature Visa? I remember the investor presentation saying it was going away but I called the Alaska Visa Concierge Service and the lady didn't seem to know anything. I am trying to book some hotels abroad for a trip in May and June.
Feb 14, 2016, 12:30 am
#881
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
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Dang...now you make me want to finally get my 2nd one. Congrats ^
Originally Posted by CDKing
Just got approved for my second AS Visa. Double the credit limit of the first and this time didn't get the approved for lower card and then have to play the call game. I applied in flight last weekend. Ive had my first card for 14 months. This should help drop my utilization after running up a 10K balance on some other cards due to my laptop i broke back in May, school tuition and my upcoming vacation run on Hainan.
Feb 14, 2016, 10:33 am
#882
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,784
Anyone know when the 3% foreign transaction fee is going away for the AS Signature Visa? I remember the investor presentation saying it was going away but I called the Alaska Visa Concierge Service and the lady didn't seem to know anything. I am trying to book some hotels abroad for a trip in May and June.
I do know this: it depends on if you are booking refundable reservations or non-refundable ones. If the former, you can book them with your AS card now, and then if the FTF hasn't gone away by the time you check out, just tell the desk clerk you want to change the payment to another card. But make sure you take whatever card you use to make the reservation along with you. Some hotels insist on seeing the card you used to reserve.
If you are making a non-refundable reservation, don't use a card unless you are sure it doesn't have a FTF the day you make the reservation, as they will charge your card the full amount immediately.
Feb 19, 2016, 8:34 am
#883
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: ATL
Posts: 127
After a very confusing personal + business application pairing about a month ago, I was denied the personal card (would have been my 3rd in twelve months, but the reason given for denial was "Too many inquiries lately") and approved for a business card. I still have one personal card open, though I lowered the CL to $1k a little over a month ago.
Do I need to lower the buisness CL to $1k and/or cancel the personal card to have a shot at another personal any time soon? The business has been open for a month, the personal for about 6 months.
Do I need to lower the buisness CL to $1k and/or cancel the personal card to have a shot at another personal any time soon? The business has been open for a month, the personal for about 6 months.
Feb 19, 2016, 8:41 am
#884
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,784
After a very confusing personal + business application pairing about a month ago, I was denied the personal card (would have been my 3rd in twelve months, but the reason given for denial was "Too many inquiries lately") and approved for a business card. I still have one personal card open, though I lowered the CL to $1k a little over a month ago.
Do I need to lower the buisness CL to $1k and/or cancel the personal card to have a shot at another personal any time soon? The business has been open for a month, the personal for about 6 months.
Do I need to lower the buisness CL to $1k and/or cancel the personal card to have a shot at another personal any time soon? The business has been open for a month, the personal for about 6 months.
BTW, I was approved last week with my AS card still open. I applied for it maybe 6 months ago. Probably only 4 enquiries in the past 6 months, since I either have cards open or am still in the 18/24 month waiting period.
Feb 19, 2016, 8:59 am
#885
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: ATL
Posts: 127
How many inquiries in the last 6 months? On whatever CB they pulled, which should be listed on the denial letter. Since you have been denied you are entitled to a free look at your CR from that CB. You just sign on to their website, select credit denied or some such, and enter the date of the denial letter. They won't give you your FICO, but the denial letter probably listed that anyway, but they will give you access to their list of the ccs you have open, and your HPs with them for the past 2 years.
BTW, I was approved last week with my AS card still open. I applied for it maybe 6 months ago. Probably only 4 enquiries in the past 6 months, since I either have cards open or am still in the 18/24 month waiting period.
BTW, I was approved last week with my AS card still open. I applied for it maybe 6 months ago. Probably only 4 enquiries in the past 6 months, since I either have cards open or am still in the 18/24 month waiting period.
I guess my main question is whether or not the business card being open or staying at a high credit limit has any impact on whether or not I'll be extended personal credit. This is my first business card, so not sure how they work with personal cards.