CO gift certificates - 5% off
Dec 27, 2004, 1:14 pm
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CO gift certificates - 5% off
Has anyone used the CO gift certificates? They're now offering 5% off. Is there any downside to using these for a trip to be taken in ~2 weeks?
Dec 27, 2004, 1:20 pm
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Originally Posted by xyzzy
Has anyone used the CO gift certificates? They're now offering 5% off. Is there any downside to using these for a trip to be taken in ~2 weeks?
Dec 27, 2004, 2:28 pm
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Do you get the Chase MC Double Miles on the flights, though? That might be one downside.
Dec 27, 2004, 5:37 pm
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Originally Posted by wck4
Do you get the Chase MC Double Miles on the flights, though? That might be one downside.
Dec 27, 2004, 8:32 pm
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I figured I'd use this 5% off along with my last 10% "fall is in the air" goodies to lower my $296 EWR-SFO airfare back closer to what it was a few months ago.
For those of you who have used these, can I use one certificate for multiple tickets and pay for any remainder with a credit card? I'd guess so...
For those of you who have used these, can I use one certificate for multiple tickets and pay for any remainder with a credit card? I'd guess so...
Dec 27, 2004, 8:36 pm
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hey, what if one were to apply a $100 gift certificate to a ticket and pay the balance with a Chase Mastercard on CO.O.L? i think that would work, no?
Dec 27, 2004, 8:51 pm
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does anyone have the link to buy the GC? thx.
Dec 27, 2004, 9:10 pm
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Originally Posted by fly co to see the yanks
does anyone have the link to buy the GC? thx.
http://www.continental.com/programs/gift/prghome.asp
Dec 27, 2004, 9:26 pm
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Originally Posted by fly co to see the yanks
B-I-N-G-O. i registered for the double Chase bonus. i recently purchased some tickets and was considering buying the gift certificate (GC) and then immediately buying the tickets. but, how would you get double miles for the flight if you pay with a GC? my guess is that you wouldn't.
Dec 28, 2004, 7:30 am
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Originally Posted by yalie25
I think there's a way you can get around it. Let's say you want to buy a ticket that costs $105. You can apply a $100 gift certificate and then pay the $5 difference with your Chase card. That way you're still technically buying the ticket with your credit card even though you're paying for most of it with the GC.
Dec 28, 2004, 9:18 am
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Originally Posted by fly co to see the yanks
yeah, that's what i thought (above). thanks.
Dec 28, 2004, 11:16 am
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Thanks!
Again, you guys rock! I used this in combo w/ the Hertz discount to save about $31.50 on a fare (the $20 reduction from Hertz also resulted in a reduction in the tax basis of the airline ticket).
Dec 28, 2004, 4:31 pm
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This afternoon I bought a $500 GC to purchase two tickets that cost a total of about $535. The first ticket was completely paid for with the GC and the second required me to add payment with a credit card. Thanks to the brilliant programmers in Houston I also now have money left on the GC. That's right -- I have a GC left over worth $0.09 
Hey -- at least I saved $25!
Hey -- at least I saved $25!
Dec 28, 2004, 8:37 pm
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Hertz?
Originally Posted by micksgirl
Again, you guys rock! I used this in combo w/ the Hertz discount to save about $31.50 on a fare (the $20 reduction from Hertz also resulted in a reduction in the tax basis of the airline ticket).
Dec 29, 2004, 2:31 am
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I've been trying for the last hour to get both the Fall is in the Air, and the Gift Cert to work. I went through the whole thing and it was working fine. Bought a cert for the exact amount.
Then, I just keep getting either of 3 messages. Credit card won't process, technical difficulties, or something else. A couple of times, one other screen (finalize purchase), starts to pop up, but then disappears before fully loading.
I've tried a couple of different credit cards, but no such luck. The price also jumped about $30 in the middle too. Ah, fun!
Then, I just keep getting either of 3 messages. Credit card won't process, technical difficulties, or something else. A couple of times, one other screen (finalize purchase), starts to pop up, but then disappears before fully loading.
I've tried a couple of different credit cards, but no such luck. The price also jumped about $30 in the middle too. Ah, fun!