Will the United devaluation change your credit card strategy?
Nov 2, 2013, 10:37 pm
#31
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,818
Well, I wouldn't call it painful. Maybe for those with back problems...but I just in the past few years took up heavy international travel after a 10 year hiatus, and I must say international coach isn't too bad. I was pleasantly surprised.
Btw, the other issue to consider is miles do run out eventually. There's only so many CC bonuses one can sign up for, and especially with Chase, it might be wise to ration points and get more trips out of them for those who aren't heavy spenders or who naturally accumulate a lot of travel miles.
Btw, the other issue to consider is miles do run out eventually. There's only so many CC bonuses one can sign up for, and especially with Chase, it might be wise to ration points and get more trips out of them for those who aren't heavy spenders or who naturally accumulate a lot of travel miles.
Definitely a good point to consider regarding miles running out.
Nov 2, 2013, 11:25 pm
#32
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: FL
Programs: AAdvantage Elite Plat, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Hertz Gold, BA
Posts: 498
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Originally Posted by nall
Definitely reconsidering my CSP/Freedom combo.
Did like the 2x bonus on dining on CSP and the periodic 5x gas bonus on Freedom.
I'll keep my CSP/Freedom combo as it still provides the best way to accumulate points (via the mall) compared to AMEX.
However, I think it would be wise for Chase to expand its transfer partners and offset the devaluation of the Explorer card.
Originally Posted by nall
Definitely reconsidering my CSP/Freedom combo.
Did like the 2x bonus on dining on CSP and the periodic 5x gas bonus on Freedom.
I'll keep my CSP/Freedom combo as it still provides the best way to accumulate points (via the mall) compared to AMEX.
However, I think it would be wise for Chase to expand its transfer partners and offset the devaluation of the Explorer card.
Lets wait and see. For now I am keeping my UR with Chase. There is WN , Hyatt. And indeed I will dust off my BA card. Funny though, it was bumped to 100k today. Maybe Chase knew about this deval ahead of time...
Nov 3, 2013, 1:36 am
#33
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,818
Lifemiles would be a decent addition. Even though they are not the easiest to deal with they present decent values for redemptions.
Lets wait and see. For now I am keeping my UR with Chase. There is WN , Hyatt. And indeed I will dust off my BA card. Funny though, it was bumped to 100k today. Maybe Chase knew about this deval ahead of time...
Lets wait and see. For now I am keeping my UR with Chase. There is WN , Hyatt. And indeed I will dust off my BA card. Funny though, it was bumped to 100k today. Maybe Chase knew about this deval ahead of time...
The new signup bonus for BA is 100K?
Nov 3, 2013, 6:35 am
#35
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 6
Let them know that you will be switching airlines/your disappointment https://www.facebook.com/United
Nov 3, 2013, 6:44 am
#36
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: HOU, IAH
Posts: 194
With kids finally out of college, I just this year learned about/had time to start this hobby. I was closing in on enough UA/UR points for a great anniversary trip next November. Now I can't wait to properly season the new cards just received - I have to dive in and create enough miles to book before Feb 1. Plus I was already starting to diversify with the Citi AA card, etc. in thinking about future travels. I will not renew MP, don't know yet about Ink, but will keep CSP for the bonus categories.
Nov 3, 2013, 6:53 am
#37
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Dubai / NYC
Programs: EK-IO, UA-1K2MM, ETIHAD-GOLD, SPG-PLAT LIFETIME, JUMEIRAH SERIUS GOLD
Posts: 5,220
Other then Amex, I don't use bank issued credit cards for miles. I have just generally gone with the Visa or MC my bank offers. However, every once in a while I think of switching to the Chase United card.......No more, not even a chance I would get that
Nov 3, 2013, 8:01 am
#38
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 217
I think we can both agree that for the cost of annual fee and $270 cost of manufacturing $25k spending, getting 60k miles and 2 lounge passes is a good value. That's enough for a one-way biz class to Europe.
Nov 3, 2013, 8:50 am
#39
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LAX/SNA
Programs: AA, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,887
I wish we could add a poll to this thread to find out where people are moving their spend, if at all.
Well, 50k sign on, 5k for an AU and 10k for $25k in spend leaves you with 90k miles on the first year with no AF. I could manufacture $24k without even leaving my house every year, and some people do even more, with no cost to them.
Well, 50k sign on, 5k for an AU and 10k for $25k in spend leaves you with 90k miles on the first year with no AF. I could manufacture $24k without even leaving my house every year, and some people do even more, with no cost to them.
Nov 3, 2013, 9:34 am
#40
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: AA (Exec Plat), ANA (Plat), Club Carlson (Gld), Hilton (Diamond), IHG (Plat), SPG (Gld)
Posts: 447
I'm confused. How do you get 60k miles for spending $25k on a United Card without a signup bonus? My understanding is the card earns 1 mile per dollar on all non United Purchases plus 10k bonus miles for $25k in spend which would mean you earned 35k miles after manufacturing plus pay the annual fee and manufactured spend costs!
Nov 3, 2013, 9:54 am
#41
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 217
I'm confused. How do you get 60k miles for spending $25k on a United Card without a signup bonus? My understanding is the card earns 1 mile per dollar on all non United Purchases plus 10k bonus miles for $25k in spend which would mean you earned 35k miles after manufacturing plus pay the annual fee and manufactured spend costs!
Nov 3, 2013, 2:44 pm
#45
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Hilton, Hyatt, Priority, SPG - AA, Hawaiian Airline, United, US Airline
Posts: 608
I have this card for 2x at gas station. My friend wants to apply for it. Where can I the card? I go to united.com to find the card, but I dont see 2x at gas station?