Booking flights, rooms & cars using Chase U.R. [consolidated]
May 24, 2013, 9:33 pm
#91
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Snooky
Posts: 2,508
Hotels.com Devalued on UR Mall
Just noticed on a new booking 3X extra points now, not 4X.
May 24, 2013, 10:43 pm
#92
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 170
Earlier I used to find same Kayak flights on Ultimate Rewards. In fact that was a cross check to make sure that you donot lose out of 25% bonus.
Recently UR flights are about 50 to 100% more expensive. I now take cash from UR from Freedom 5% transfer if I donot find good flight and book on Kayak.
I have stopped using Sapphire Preferred and switched over to 1.65 % cash back on everything BOA Travel rewards credit card.
Recently UR flights are about 50 to 100% more expensive. I now take cash from UR from Freedom 5% transfer if I donot find good flight and book on Kayak.
I have stopped using Sapphire Preferred and switched over to 1.65 % cash back on everything BOA Travel rewards credit card.
May 25, 2013, 8:05 am
#93
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Antonio
Programs: AS MVP
Posts: 2,276
Sometimes there are discrepancies (try looking at any flight on Aer Lingus on UR - ouch!), but UR mall consistently has better pricing than OTAs and booking direct when it comes to rental cars. At the end of the day, no matter the product, you won't get the best deal without shopping around.
May 25, 2013, 10:38 am
#94
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Posts: 624
Hotels.com Devalued on UR Mall
The points offered change monthly. I wouldn't say it's devalued.
May 25, 2013, 9:06 pm
#96
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,818
Yeah, it's been a little higher lately. Always look around other sites no matter what.
May 29, 2013, 10:31 pm
#97
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 574
So if I am aiming to book a flight on Southwest, is there any way to get more than just the usual 2 points per dollar spent? Flights don't show up on UR nor on any site like expedia or travelocity ...
May 31, 2013, 6:15 am
#98
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ventura, CA
Programs: too many
Posts: 77
I just read through this thread and the Travelocity and the UR Mall [Consolidated] thread and think I know what's going on but before I go an canx my reservations and re-book I want to verify.
I posted this in MP & CCF but haven't gotten a response yet. I have been playing around with the UR portal more and haven't got all the ins and outs yet...
I just booked a Marriott stay through Travelocity via the UR portal and used my Marriott Premier Visa.
To keep it simple, lets say total charged was $1k. What will my point capture look like?
I know I'll get the 2x UR for porting to Travelocity
Marriott Premier Visa: 5x or 1x?
Points for stay: 1250 (MR Gold)
Thanks
I posted this in MP & CCF but haven't gotten a response yet. I have been playing around with the UR portal more and haven't got all the ins and outs yet...
I just booked a Marriott stay through Travelocity via the UR portal and used my Marriott Premier Visa.
To keep it simple, lets say total charged was $1k. What will my point capture look like?
I know I'll get the 2x UR for porting to Travelocity
Marriott Premier Visa: 5x or 1x?
Points for stay: 1250 (MR Gold)
Thanks
Jun 1, 2013, 10:52 pm
#99
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,818
If it's like other Chase cards (i.e. Hyatt, and United Club Visa), it will only be 1x for Marriott Premier Visa not 5x (Travelocity is NOT a Marriott merchant code for it to trigger 5x). Yes but you still still get the 2x UR and 1250 for MR Gold.
Jun 2, 2013, 12:29 pm
#100
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,958
Jun 3, 2013, 3:50 am
#101
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ventura, CA
Programs: too many
Posts: 77
I only used TO because I was already there for something else.
One thing I did notice is the booking through TO was ~$100 more even though the nightly rate was the same.
Now my point capture should look more like:
2x UR= 5200 (for porting to Marriott.com)
1.5x MR Gold= 3900
5x MR Visa= 13k
Jun 7, 2013, 12:03 am
#102
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,818
It was prepaid, that's what cast the initial doubt. I ended up calling Travelocity and canceling the reservation and then rebooked directly through Marriott via UR Mall. Same bonus points. ^
I only used TO because I was already there for something else.
One thing I did notice is the booking through TO was ~$100 more even though the nightly rate was the same.
Now my point capture should look more like:
2x UR= 5200 (for porting to Marriott.com)
1.5x MR Gold= 3900
5x MR Visa= 13k
I only used TO because I was already there for something else.
One thing I did notice is the booking through TO was ~$100 more even though the nightly rate was the same.
Now my point capture should look more like:
2x UR= 5200 (for porting to Marriott.com)
1.5x MR Gold= 3900
5x MR Visa= 13k
Jun 7, 2013, 12:23 am
#103
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,818
Don't know if you'll ever read this, but what was the end result? I've never booked through the Avis portal from UR, would like to know how the points work out after checking out. Or how this even works if I use a non Chase card to book car rental.
Jun 10, 2013, 5:39 am
#104
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ventura, CA
Programs: too many
Posts: 77
I just booked a car with Thrify via the UR portal. I'm curious on the outcome as well. I like using my Amex card when I rent cars in case I have to dispute anything so Im in this exact situation. My rental isn't until the end of July though...
Jun 30, 2013, 10:51 am
#105
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: SC USA
Programs: Delta, AA, Hilton, Priority Club, USAir, American Express Membership Rewards, Ultimate Rew, United
Posts: 503
Looking to buy an Apple computer in the next few days. I qualify for an education discount. UR is offering 2 points per dollar spent. Thinking about waiting to see what is offered in July. What is the trend? Is it likely to increase?