The Continental Airlines World MasterCard® from Chase.
Aug 22, 2007, 2:08 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,947
The greatest benefit is the 5% discount on CO airfares. Other than that, it's nothing major. If you don't feel that the 5% will offset the $85 annual fee, I would go with the Starwood AmEx, as you can transfer miles to CO from SPG, and for no annual fee the first year and only $30 in subsequent years.
The only reason I have the card is becuase I received an invitation for a fee-free card the first year and 20K bonus miles. BTW, before anyone asks, there was a special invitation code and NO it is not transferable.
The only reason I have the card is becuase I received an invitation for a fee-free card the first year and 20K bonus miles. BTW, before anyone asks, there was a special invitation code and NO it is not transferable.
Aug 22, 2007, 3:26 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 56
The greatest benefit is the 5% discount on CO airfares. Other than that, it's nothing major. If you don't feel that the 5% will offset the $85 annual fee, I would go with the Starwood AmEx, as you can transfer miles to CO from SPG, and for no annual fee the first year and only $30 in subsequent years.
Oct 27, 2007, 10:22 pm
#8
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: US-gold, CO-gold
Posts: 5
no fee continental world mastercard
CO is now offering select customers a "annual fee waived" CO world mastercard with 20k miles after first use. I'm gold on CO and got the offer in the mail. Sweet!
Oct 28, 2007, 7:39 am
#9
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Northport, NY
Posts: 1,732
20,000 offer with fee free first year is availablle to all at http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webc...cont&mkid=6L31
Oct 28, 2007, 11:41 am
#10
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 182
20,000 offer with fee free first year is availablle to all at http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webc...cont&mkid=6L31
Oct 29, 2007, 8:50 am
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,082
20,000 offer with fee free first year is availablle to all at http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webc...cont&mkid=6L31
Oct 29, 2007, 12:49 pm
#12
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: United 1K, Delta Platinum, LY Maybe:)
Posts: 162
The terms and conditions actually say that it's $85/year
I also see no mention of fee being waived. Here is a discussion: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ht=20000+miles
Oct 30, 2007, 4:13 pm
#14
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,082
Anyone have the phone # from the back of the c.c. so I can call and apply & ask for the waiver?
Oct 31, 2007, 12:03 pm
#15
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: United 1K, Delta Platinum, LY Maybe:)
Posts: 162
That would be lying. Plus, to the best of my knowledge it would not work with this specific card. CO/Chase are very strict on the annual fee.