Feb 11, 2014, 2:07 pm
Last edit by: philemer
Follow discussion in this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/1489178-consolidated-chase-ba-visa-now-50k-75k-100k.html
The 100K offer with staggered spend is live again. (9/17/15)
Additional discussion can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...-75k-100k.html
50K, 75K or 100K offer https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ba/nonaep?CELL=6H8X
Public link on Chase.com
https://creditcards.chase.com/credit...H0&list=4,2,1&
50,000 Avios after $2000 in purchases within the first 3 months
25,000 Avios after an additional $8000 in purchases within the first year
25,000 Avios after an additional $10000 in purchases within the first year
(Thus, a total of $20000 spend for 100,000 Avios)
Annual fee $95 NOT waived
Card earns 1 Avios/$ on everyday spend
Warning: Avios do not work like other types of miles and points
The British Airways system is distance based, priced per segment, with very high fees and fuel surcharges possible, depending on the airline flown. In particular, redemptions for British Airways flights are often the worst value. Therefore, one of the most popular uses of points is for short-haul flights on partner airlines.
Make sure you understand the program thoroughly before you apply for this card, as whining may be considered off-topic. Most questions and advice have already been given within this thread.
See also:
Your guide to spending Avios | 2014
Booking Alaska Airlines with Avios
The 100K offer with staggered spend is live again. (9/17/15)
Additional discussion can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...-75k-100k.html
50K, 75K or 100K offer https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ba/nonaep?CELL=6H8X
Public link on Chase.com
https://creditcards.chase.com/credit...H0&list=4,2,1&
50,000 Avios after $2000 in purchases within the first 3 months
25,000 Avios after an additional $8000 in purchases within the first year
25,000 Avios after an additional $10000 in purchases within the first year
(Thus, a total of $20000 spend for 100,000 Avios)
Annual fee $95 NOT waived
Card earns 1 Avios/$ on everyday spend
Warning: Avios do not work like other types of miles and points
The British Airways system is distance based, priced per segment, with very high fees and fuel surcharges possible, depending on the airline flown. In particular, redemptions for British Airways flights are often the worst value. Therefore, one of the most popular uses of points is for short-haul flights on partner airlines.
Make sure you understand the program thoroughly before you apply for this card, as whining may be considered off-topic. Most questions and advice have already been given within this thread.
See also:
Your guide to spending Avios | 2014
Booking Alaska Airlines with Avios
[Live] Chase BA 100,000 Avios Visa ($20K spend)
Jan 5, 2013, 7:43 am
#151
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Get both the American Airlines card AND the British Airways card in the same day. Trust me. And yes, you could make good use of both. Heck double dip the AA. Get you 100,000 in EACH program. Do it! 
LA is a tricky spot for BA (because it's far away) but 1) 100,000 is a lot, totally worth it. 2) I know a blog that can give tips for Using BA to SouthAmerica. \/
LA is a tricky spot for BA (because it's far away) but 1) 100,000 is a lot, totally worth it. 2) I know a blog that can give tips for Using BA to SouthAmerica. \/
Jan 5, 2013, 8:52 am
#152
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Agree. Why not get 2 AA and the BA?
Unless your credit history is lousy or you're a chrurner with a bunch of hard pulls already, shouldn't be an issue - so long as you can meet spend that is. And if you have access to VR, meeting spend isn't difficult.
Unless your credit history is lousy or you're a chrurner with a bunch of hard pulls already, shouldn't be an issue - so long as you can meet spend that is. And if you have access to VR, meeting spend isn't difficult.
Jan 5, 2013, 2:37 pm
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Jan 5, 2013, 3:55 pm
#154
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Jan 5, 2013, 4:17 pm
#155
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Jan 5, 2013, 4:30 pm
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in the Bay area: OAK,SJC,SMF to KOA,OGG,HNL,LIH or if down South use SAN as well.
Great amounts of award availability and at only 25k Avios R/T. Plus AS allows $150 o/w upgrades on these tickets so $300 + 25k Avios = an interesting cash+points redemption option to get to Hawaii in First Class.
Jan 5, 2013, 4:33 pm
#157
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BA is GREAT not just for LAX to Hawaii, but also fantastic from the following airports using Alaska (assuming you only want to redeem for coach - since AS F is 3x the price)
in the Bay area: OAK,SJC,SMF to KOA,OGG,HNL,LIH or if down South use SAN as well.
Great amounts of award availability and at only 25k Avios R/T. Plus AS allows $150 o/w upgrades on these tickets at check-in so $300 + 25k Avios = an interesting cash+points redemption option to get to Hawaii in First Class.
in the Bay area: OAK,SJC,SMF to KOA,OGG,HNL,LIH or if down South use SAN as well.
Great amounts of award availability and at only 25k Avios R/T. Plus AS allows $150 o/w upgrades on these tickets at check-in so $300 + 25k Avios = an interesting cash+points redemption option to get to Hawaii in First Class.
Jan 5, 2013, 5:58 pm
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Jan 5, 2013, 9:50 pm
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How long does it take for 50k avios to post after statement closing date where spend was met?
Jan 6, 2013, 1:47 pm
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BTW, how exactly does one use the companion pass? The T&C mention that it needs to be used at time of booking. Is there a code you put in when making the reservation?
Jan 6, 2013, 4:50 pm
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Jan 7, 2013, 12:46 pm
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Jan 7, 2013, 4:55 pm
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how long after you meet the 30k spend do they send out the companion cert
Jan 7, 2013, 5:08 pm
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They don't send out a certificate. It shows up on the home page of your Executive Club account, usually within a week or two or hitting the 30k spend. Typically, you will receive an e-mail notification, but not always.