Citi AA Platinum Select and Barclay's Aviator credit cards nuke 10% miles rebate
Mar 5, 2019, 12:45 pm
#17
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The emails from AA are new, but this was actually announced several days ago, and affects both Citi and Barclay, because it's AA's benefit and AA is doing away with it::
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...y-may-1-a.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...y-may-1-a.html
Mar 5, 2019, 1:13 pm
#18
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This just arrived in my inbox:
- American Airlines flight discount will increase from $100 to $125 after you spend $20,000 or more in purchases during your card membership year and renew your card*
- The 10% redeemed American Airlines AAdvantage® miles back benefit will be discontinued. You can still redeem your miles on or before April 30, 2019, to earn 10% miles back*
This thread has now been merged into the existing thread on this topic provided by sdsearch above.
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Mar 5, 2019, 1:18 pm
#19
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For Aviator Silver card holders, the $25/day in BOB is a nice offset to the loss of 10K miles. Plus we get $50/year in wifi credits as opposed to $25/year for the Red card.
Mar 5, 2019, 1:52 pm
#21
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Here's a suggestion. Book tickets now for yourself to cities you might travel to and simply change the travel dates.
I've used about 6,000 miles in benefit this year and plan to max this one out.
I've used about 6,000 miles in benefit this year and plan to max this one out.
Mar 5, 2019, 2:27 pm
#24
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I agree, though; will probably let this one lapse.
Mar 5, 2019, 2:35 pm
#25
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No, there is no charge for change but origin and destination cities must be exactly the same.
Mar 5, 2019, 3:17 pm
#26
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Mar 5, 2019, 3:25 pm
#27
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Even not as an EXP, I hardly ever spent money with BOB. Now I'll feel like I need to do that to max out the benefit. Time to start going for food and a cocktail on every flight.
Mar 5, 2019, 4:27 pm
#28
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Pringles hoarding for sure.