After 5 years with Delta I tried to book my first award ticket.
May 3, 2013, 5:38 am
#46
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: DL DM; DL AMEX Reserve; HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,984
The US Airways MasterCard gives 10,000 miles, a lounge pass, and a $99 2x companion pass each renewal no matter what you've spent. For as long as you hold the card, you get a 5,000 mile discount on all US award tickets (i.e. 20k for domestic round trip) but does not apply when any flights are partner operated. After spending $25k in a calendar year, you get 10k Preferred qualifying miles as well as waivers of the award processing fee.
Continental and United both used to offer EQMs and spending bonuses in some form, not sure if the new card still does since I still have my old one. I believe it was a 10k RDM bonus after 25k spend. Someone who uses those cards more actively can better speak to them.
Continental and United both used to offer EQMs and spending bonuses in some form, not sure if the new card still does since I still have my old one. I believe it was a 10k RDM bonus after 25k spend. Someone who uses those cards more actively can better speak to them.
May 3, 2013, 9:53 pm
#47
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: MLB, MCO
Programs: Delta Plat, IHG Plat, Marriott Silver
Posts: 1,315
Again, nonsense. All the US legacies offer credit cards with sign up bonuses and fairly standard earning rates, promotions, and partner earning opportunities. The only area in which DL seems more generous than others is miles thrown at complaining pax by customer care.
I can't help but notice DL is the only airline program listed on your profile.
I can't help but notice DL is the only airline program listed on your profile.
All airlines do offer credit cards, bonuses, etc., but I still maintain SkyMiles are easier to earn than other program miles. Enough to justify the higher redemption rates? Nope. But I was trying to explain the concept that all miles aren't equal.
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May 5, 2013, 2:08 pm
#51
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SDF
Programs: DL:360/DM/6 MMer; Bonvoy: Lifetime Titanium 10+M pts, 3100+ nights;
Posts: 1,441
But who wants to fly UA's hard product? I can't imagine paying a business class fare for a 777 with 8 across.