$10k spend in a few weeks - where best to put?
Jun 8, 16, 9:17 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Plano, TX USA
Programs: AA LT Plat, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 171
$10k spend in a few weeks - where best to put?
New roof time- $10,500 spend, divided over 2 lump sums. Could put up to $3k additional spend on this a month if needed
About me:
Live in DFW
LT Plat on AA
have 3 other citi AA cards for daily/bills/work
have IHG CC already
just got rid of BA Visa
very good credit
Never done the churn thing, so should be good to go. Hotel/miles more interesting than cash back
TIA - Michael
About me:
Live in DFW
LT Plat on AA
have 3 other citi AA cards for daily/bills/work
have IHG CC already
just got rid of BA Visa
very good credit
Never done the churn thing, so should be good to go. Hotel/miles more interesting than cash back
TIA - Michael
Jun 8, 16, 5:39 pm
#2
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ZOA, SFO, HKG
Programs: UA 1K 0.9MM, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Hertz PC, SBux Gold, TSA Pre✓
Posts: 12,856
You should pick what you need. As none of us is you, we can't tell if a particular program is good or bad for you.
However, even with that in mind, you can aim for Citi cards that have AA-related benefits. For instance, Citi Prestige may be a great start for you (AC access and $0.016/TY for AA tickets booked through TY).
However, even with that in mind, you can aim for Citi cards that have AA-related benefits. For instance, Citi Prestige may be a great start for you (AC access and $0.016/TY for AA tickets booked through TY).
Jun 10, 16, 4:39 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 33
Virgin Atlantic has a 70k for a 12k spend in 6 months. Then 15k more at anniversary. Plus you'll earn at least 12k for your spend. For me LAX to LHR first class was only 80k points. Probably cheaper from DFW. IF you combine that with your BA points you could have a nice European vacation 
Jun 11, 16, 4:21 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: CMH
Programs: Southwest A-List, Alaska MVP, Hyatt Whatever, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,011
As others have noted, it's pretty frustrating trying to answer these kind of "yo, what's good" super vague questions. Extracting value from travel programs requires thought and thorough investigation and assessment of individual travel patterns.
For me, most of my travel is domestic and big-city, so a carefully considered combo of Southwest, Hyatt, and Delta for AK/HI/Non-WN airports works well for me. Someone who is looking to stay in small-town Idaho or fly to Namibia would get little to no value out of my points.
In other words, we have no idea without a lot more information.
For me, most of my travel is domestic and big-city, so a carefully considered combo of Southwest, Hyatt, and Delta for AK/HI/Non-WN airports works well for me. Someone who is looking to stay in small-town Idaho or fly to Namibia would get little to no value out of my points.
In other words, we have no idea without a lot more information.
Jun 12, 16, 4:38 pm
#6
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Coconut Creek, FL
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum-2 MM Starwood Plat,Delta DM
Posts: 947
Originally Posted by lurcher
New roof time- $10,500 spend, divided over 2 lump sums. Could put up to $3k additional spend on this a month if needed
About me:
Live in DFW
LT Plat on AA
have 3 other citi AA cards for daily/bills/work
have IHG CC already
just got rid of BA Visa
very good credit
Never done the churn thing, so should be good to go. Hotel/miles more interesting than cash back
TIA - Michael
About me:
Live in DFW
LT Plat on AA
have 3 other citi AA cards for daily/bills/work
have IHG CC already
just got rid of BA Visa
very good credit
Never done the churn thing, so should be good to go. Hotel/miles more interesting than cash back
TIA - Michael
Rob
