BA Chase Visa Signature Card (USA) and Travel Together questions [Master thread]
Nov 22, 2009, 1:26 am
#181
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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I had that problem a couple of days back on an airline's web site (not BA -- I've successfully used the card to purchase BA tickets on their web site in the past). I thought it was because the ticket was in my wife's name and I was attempting to buy it on her card. My card and hers are the same account, same number, same security code, but I am the account holder and I'm the one who is registered with Verified by Visa, not her. Anyway, after trying three times, I found the airline had jacked up the price by $60 on my fourth attempt, so I gave up in disgust and bought a significantly cheaper ticket on another airline off the Orbitz web site (which did not put me through Verified by Visa procedures).
Nov 22, 2009, 4:16 pm
#185
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You could, but you don't have too, unless you want the companion ticket (i.e. you need 3 TATLs in business class, or 5 TATLs in economy), or want a BA mileage card for other reasons. Just spend $2K on each card, get 200K miles. We've applied for two cards.
Nov 23, 2009, 1:19 am
#186
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Mrs Cap'n Benj is a US citizen but currently resides in the UK and is in my HHA
If I move her out of the HHA, back to her parents address, I assume that any redemption bookings we have made in her name, via the HHA, will be unaffected, is this the case?
I suspect as she has not earned in the US for nearly 2 years, she will be unlikely to reach the criteria for the card, its probably still worth a shot though as you never know. We have loads of dollar purchases that we need to make in the next 6 months, so having the card would be ideal.
If I move her out of the HHA, back to her parents address, I assume that any redemption bookings we have made in her name, via the HHA, will be unaffected, is this the case?
I suspect as she has not earned in the US for nearly 2 years, she will be unlikely to reach the criteria for the card, its probably still worth a shot though as you never know. We have loads of dollar purchases that we need to make in the next 6 months, so having the card would be ideal.
Nov 23, 2009, 6:36 am
#187
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 563
Hmm... such a good offer. Perhaps to make up for those of us bailing because of the seat policy and (?) after a Xmas strike???
Wonder how easy it is going to be to get those award tickets/upgrades with the massive number of miles this is going to add to the system.
Wonder how easy it is going to be to get those award tickets/upgrades with the massive number of miles this is going to add to the system.
Nov 23, 2009, 10:18 am
#188
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Paris
Posts: 1,301
Hi all,
Do you guys know if we're eligible, if we are CURRENT CHASE CARDHOLDERS, with a different brand than BA? For exemple, I have a chase CO mastercard...
Also pondering applying for the card: most of my travel is to Paris, and although this is very attractive, I'd have to stop by LHR everytime, and pay lots of $$$ in taxes. Is this right?
Thanks a lot!
Do you guys know if we're eligible, if we are CURRENT CHASE CARDHOLDERS, with a different brand than BA? For exemple, I have a chase CO mastercard...
Also pondering applying for the card: most of my travel is to Paris, and although this is very attractive, I'd have to stop by LHR everytime, and pay lots of $$$ in taxes. Is this right?
Thanks a lot!
Nov 23, 2009, 10:26 am
#189
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Edit- Actually I don't think you can TATL, so ignore the bit about being able to fly AA
Nov 23, 2009, 11:59 am
#190
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Unless the APD makeover has changed things you won't pay it unless you stopover in London. A connection would allow you to skip it. You'd still be liable for BA's fuel surcharges but in my mind that's worth paying to get the better service that AA offer on the non-stop TATLs.
Nov 23, 2009, 12:43 pm
#191
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Boise and McCall Idaho
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Posts: 245
Hi all,
Do you guys know if we're eligible, if we are CURRENT CHASE CARDHOLDERS, with a different brand than BA? For exemple, I have a chase CO mastercard...
Also pondering applying for the card: most of my travel is to Paris, and although this is very attractive, I'd have to stop by LHR everytime, and pay lots of $$$ in taxes. Is this right?
Thanks a lot!
Do you guys know if we're eligible, if we are CURRENT CHASE CARDHOLDERS, with a different brand than BA? For exemple, I have a chase CO mastercard...
Also pondering applying for the card: most of my travel is to Paris, and although this is very attractive, I'd have to stop by LHR everytime, and pay lots of $$$ in taxes. Is this right?
Thanks a lot!
Nov 23, 2009, 1:46 pm
#192
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: BOS
Programs: AA PLT,VS Silver,SPG gold, Hilton, AMEX Plat, BA nothing.
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Hi all,
Do you guys know if we're eligible, if we are CURRENT CHASE CARDHOLDERS, with a different brand than BA? For exemple, I have a chase CO mastercard...
Also pondering applying for the card: most of my travel is to Paris, and although this is very attractive, I'd have to stop by LHR everytime, and pay lots of $$$ in taxes. Is this right?
Thanks a lot!
Do you guys know if we're eligible, if we are CURRENT CHASE CARDHOLDERS, with a different brand than BA? For exemple, I have a chase CO mastercard...
Also pondering applying for the card: most of my travel is to Paris, and although this is very attractive, I'd have to stop by LHR everytime, and pay lots of $$$ in taxes. Is this right?
Thanks a lot!
Nov 23, 2009, 5:33 pm
#193
Join Date: May 2000
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My wife and I applied and we used the same email address.
I got an email thank you for applying right away and she did not get an email.
I called the automated application status line and it said they were processing her app.
Should I be concerned about her not getting the email? She really does not like to call on these things.
I got an email thank you for applying right away and she did not get an email.
I called the automated application status line and it said they were processing her app.
Should I be concerned about her not getting the email? She really does not like to call on these things.
Nov 23, 2009, 6:35 pm
#194
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: BOS
Posts: 267
I decided to give this card a shot, and to my surprise I was approved. I'd say it is definitely worth it to try it if you already receive a salary.
Nov 24, 2009, 3:55 pm
#195
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