In Flight CC offer
Jul 20, 2015, 11:09 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 9
In Flight CC offer
It seems like a no brainer.
40,500 points for signing up, paying $69 and making one purchase with the card.
Is there a catch? I know they charge 10,000 pts. per one way trip but can I get these for my wife too? Or it is only me that can redeem them?
After the bonus points I'm not so sure about the value, I have more numbers to crunch but it seems that I would be paying $69 for two round trip tix if I never make another purchase with the card.
What do you all think?
40,500 points for signing up, paying $69 and making one purchase with the card.
Is there a catch? I know they charge 10,000 pts. per one way trip but can I get these for my wife too? Or it is only me that can redeem them?
After the bonus points I'm not so sure about the value, I have more numbers to crunch but it seems that I would be paying $69 for two round trip tix if I never make another purchase with the card.
What do you all think?
Jul 21, 2015, 10:50 am
#2
Join Date: May 2004
Location: HYI/AUS/SAT originally TTN/EWR/PHL
Programs: Southwest Rapid Rewards, Jetblue TrueBlue, American Advantage
Posts: 1,190
No catch really. You do however have to pay the taxes on the flight of $11.20 roundtrip. As far as your wife. She too can get a card (subject to credit approval) and issue the tickets to whomever she wants. As far as after you get the reward, you can switch to the non annual fee card at the end of the year and still get the reward redemption fee (under 6 months) waived. Also make sure you use your card from time to time to keep your miles active as miles expire after 6 months of non FF activity.
Jul 21, 2015, 10:56 am
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 9
No catch really. You do however have to pay the taxes on the flight of $11.20 roundtrip. As far as your wife. She too can get a card (subject to credit approval) and issue the tickets to whomever she wants. As far as after you get the reward, you can switch to the non annual fee card at the end of the year and still get the reward redemption fee (under 6 months) waived. Also make sure you use your card from time to time to keep your miles active as miles expire after 6 months of non FF activity.
Jul 21, 2015, 12:25 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Denver
Posts: 509
Seems like you're happy with frontier, but if I were in your position, I'd take a close look at Southwest's 50,000 mile offer instead.
Jul 21, 2015, 1:08 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,813
Days booked before departure
180+ 21-179 7-20 <6 days
EarlyReturns Base Member
FREE $15 $50 $75
Frontier MasterCard member
FREE FREE FREE FREE
Frontier Elite Member
FREE FREE FREE FREE
180+ 21-179 7-20 <6 days
EarlyReturns Base Member
FREE $15 $50 $75
Frontier MasterCard member
FREE FREE FREE FREE
Frontier Elite Member
FREE FREE FREE FREE
Jul 21, 2015, 2:19 pm
#6
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Denver
Posts: 509
Ahh. Interesting. I didn't know that (obviously). Thanks for the correction. I guess it's important then to book all flights either far in advance, or prior to cancelling the card.
Jul 21, 2015, 4:01 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,813
There is even a version of the card with no annual fee.
Jul 22, 2015, 5:37 am
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 9
Thanks for the replies.
I will check the SW offer.
No redemption fees if you are using the card and make one purchase every six months to keep the points active.
I don't mind the add on fees. With their system you pay for what you use so I'm not paying for your "free" checked bags or your snacks. If I want them I'll pay for them.
I've traveled before by plane for three weeks at a time with just a carry-on, I don't think I can swing it with just the one personal item.
They certainly keep the over head luggage compartments empty by charging more for a carry on than a checked bag.
Off to check some other offers, thanks again.
I will check the SW offer.
No redemption fees if you are using the card and make one purchase every six months to keep the points active.
I don't mind the add on fees. With their system you pay for what you use so I'm not paying for your "free" checked bags or your snacks. If I want them I'll pay for them.
I've traveled before by plane for three weeks at a time with just a carry-on, I don't think I can swing it with just the one personal item.
They certainly keep the over head luggage compartments empty by charging more for a carry on than a checked bag.
Off to check some other offers, thanks again.
Jul 25, 2015, 8:03 am
#10
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 6
DO NOT use a hard credit card application for F9! Look at the southwest card (and investigate the Companion Pass-the greatest FF benefit going). American offers and United offers will get you across water. Alaska miles are hugely flexible. F9 has very limited 10k offers, and you will then pay for booking close-in (they don't release flights until 3-months out and then charge to book them--test this now!), pay for bag, pay for seat assignment, pay for a drink. If you use awards on another airline, its the security fee. Period. F9 miles are worth about 25% of other airlines miles. NOT worth a hard credit pull.
Jul 29, 2015, 2:30 am
#11
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: SEA, ATL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist -> AA Executive Platinum, BAEC Gold, Spirit Lifetime Somebody
Posts: 131
DO NOT use a hard credit card application for F9! Look at the southwest card (and investigate the Companion Pass-the greatest FF benefit going). American offers and United offers will get you across water. Alaska miles are hugely flexible. F9 has very limited 10k offers, and you will then pay for booking close-in (they don't release flights until 3-months out and then charge to book them--test this now!), pay for bag, pay for seat assignment, pay for a drink. If you use awards on another airline, its the security fee. Period. F9 miles are worth about 25% of other airlines miles. NOT worth a hard credit pull.
Jul 29, 2015, 8:21 am
#12
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,813
This seems a little harsh. Depending on your situation Frontier may be a good fit for some people, it is for me. I will save a few thousand dollars this year flying them after switching from Southwest. I may decide the credit card is worth it. I don't churn cards for points but look at the specific benefits.