2013 App-O-Rama (AOR) and Churn Advice Archive
#391
Join Date: Dec 2003
Programs: AA Plat Pro, United Silver, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,116
Why can't you just have her call? I handle all the apps (and spending, ha ha!) in our home, but sometimes hubby just has to make a phone call. It usually takes 5 minutes or less. I dial for him and sometimes provide him with a helpful script. Sometimes he'll even say, "You have permission to talk to my wife about my account" and hand the phone back to me.
#394
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 120
I am just reasoning that it would be easier to grab the free Hilton points before I pay for them, especially since a lot of people say they aren't worth much anymore.
#395
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
Shouldn't be a problem if she introduces herself, answers verification security questions, then hands it off to you.
#401
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LAX/SNA
Programs: AA, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,887
Well if he gets those 140k, plus 50k from the Amex, and 50k from Citi, he's at 240k, which can get at least a few nights in their best hotel. Plus there's the reserve, which I think was mentioned, that gives two nights in any hotel on a weekend.
Right now I'm so far away from really being able to book my trip that I'm just stocking up. I won't be able to book my trip for another 6-9 months, so I don't know the points structure too well.
Right now I'm so far away from really being able to book my trip that I'm just stocking up. I won't be able to book my trip for another 6-9 months, so I don't know the points structure too well.
#402
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LAX/SNA
Programs: AA, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,887
So here's what I've kind of decided on, and where it will leave me:
Chase SWA Premiere/Plus (only one, preferably Premiere)
Total Haul: ~210,201
Spend: $6,001 in first 3 months, $750 in fourth month.
And here is where it will leave my once everything is transferred into it's final destination, this includes spending and all existing miles, including those from previous AoRs:
United: ~100,000 (CSP & MP Explorer)
AA: ~160,000 (Citi AA Plat, US Air x2, Citi AA Gold, Once merger is complete)
WN: ~92,000 (Premiere and Air Tran, Once merger is complete)
Virgin America: 20,001 (hehe)
Hilton: 270,000 (Citi Hilton Gold, Amex Hilton, Hawaiian, MR*)
Total: ~642,000 miles/points
Bolded card above is pending whatever is available, and possibly will be added, since 35-40k miles would only cost $1.00.
*Amex MR transfers 1:1 to Virgin Atlantic, which then transfers 1:2 to Hilton, versus a straight 1:1.5 for Amex -> Hilton, netting 100k Hilton points for $1k in spend.
Chase SWA Premiere/Plus (only one, preferably Premiere)
- 50,000 WN points
- $2k in 3 months
- 32 A+ Credits (~38,400 WN points)
- 2 Business upgrades
- $2k in 3 months
- 50,000 MR points
- $1k in 3 months
- 30,000 AA miles
- $750 in 4 months
- 35,000-40,000 US Air miles
- First spend
Total Haul: ~210,201
Spend: $6,001 in first 3 months, $750 in fourth month.
And here is where it will leave my once everything is transferred into it's final destination, this includes spending and all existing miles, including those from previous AoRs:
United: ~100,000 (CSP & MP Explorer)
AA: ~160,000 (Citi AA Plat, US Air x2, Citi AA Gold, Once merger is complete)
WN: ~92,000 (Premiere and Air Tran, Once merger is complete)
Virgin America: 20,001 (hehe)
Hilton: 270,000 (Citi Hilton Gold, Amex Hilton, Hawaiian, MR*)
Total: ~642,000 miles/points
Bolded card above is pending whatever is available, and possibly will be added, since 35-40k miles would only cost $1.00.
*Amex MR transfers 1:1 to Virgin Atlantic, which then transfers 1:2 to Hilton, versus a straight 1:1.5 for Amex -> Hilton, netting 100k Hilton points for $1k in spend.
Last edited by PainCorp; Feb 26, 2013 at 8:46 pm
#403
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 17
AoR.. knowing hhonors is worthless
I was going to load up on hilton points in my next AoR but don't know what to do with the new devaluation.
I'm looking to only obtain hotel points and only travel about 10 days a year. The only cards that give me hotel points that I have now are the hilton amex and the chase freedom.
I'm going to apply for the Chase Ink Bold for sure but am kind of lost from there. Should I go ahead and get the citi hiltons and maybe the priority club visa/club carlson premier?
I'm looking to only obtain hotel points and only travel about 10 days a year. The only cards that give me hotel points that I have now are the hilton amex and the chase freedom.
I'm going to apply for the Chase Ink Bold for sure but am kind of lost from there. Should I go ahead and get the citi hiltons and maybe the priority club visa/club carlson premier?
#404
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LAX/SNA
Programs: AA, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,887
I was going to load up on hilton points in my next AoR but don't know what to do with the new devaluation.
I'm looking to only obtain hotel points and only travel about 10 days a year. The only cards that give me hotel points that I have now are the hilton amex and the chase freedom.
I'm going to apply for the Chase Ink Bold for sure but am kind of lost from there. Should I go ahead and get the citi hiltons and maybe the priority club visa/club carlson premier?
I'm looking to only obtain hotel points and only travel about 10 days a year. The only cards that give me hotel points that I have now are the hilton amex and the chase freedom.
I'm going to apply for the Chase Ink Bold for sure but am kind of lost from there. Should I go ahead and get the citi hiltons and maybe the priority club visa/club carlson premier?
For me, there aren't really any good hotel cards right now, most of them are for low end properties/chains.
#405
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: NYC
Posts: 187
What locations are you visiting? That could help narrow it down.