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That is what I wanna know, (long story) but the wife and I nailed the BA card 100K mile promo and we got 100K each in the bank. But where to use the miles, especially next summer? (Without massive tax/surcharges, etc.)

Yes, I have read the threads regarding using BA miles on AA, are there other options? (mebbe this is the wrong thread for this :confused:)

How long does it take after first purchase

to get the 25K points? Anyone know? thanks

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Originally Posted by pianistat (Post 15086283)

Here is the word on the First time customers:
"Chase cardmembers who currently have or have had a Chase credit card in any Rewards Program associated with this offer or have received a similar bonus offer, may not be eligible for a second Chase credit card in the same Rewards Program, or for any bonus offer. Chase cardmembers currently receiving promotional pricing, or Chase cardmembers with a history of only using their current or prior Chase card for promotional pricing offers, are not eligible for a second Chase credit card with promotional pricing."

Thanks for posting this, but where does this come from? I don't see it in the T&Cs.

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Originally Posted by wco81 (Post 15086361)

So what's the reward redemption like for BA?

Doesn't BA charge a lot of fees for rewards redemption like other Euro airlines?

Or is that only if flights originate from LHR?

Yes, BA does charge hefty fees, including a misleadingly named "fuel surcharge" (or something to that effect) that can add up to a few hundred dollars per ticket. But I'm not sure about the details. I believe this is discussed in the thread on the 100,000 points offer here in Miles Buzz and/or in threads in the AA (in the context of the joint operating agreement) and BA forums.

A couple of nice features of the BA card are 2.5 miles per dollar for BA purchases and 1.25 miles for other purchases. Also, unlike most other credit cards this one does not charge foreign transaction fees.

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Originally Posted by wco81 (Post 15086361)

So what's the reward redemption like for BA?

Doesn't BA charge a lot of fees for rewards redemption like other Euro airlines?

Or is that only if flights originate from LHR?

When I have checked, flying AA domestic has the same fees as AA. I believe someone else said they tickted to Canada as well and it was about the same. Otherwise, I believe flying international has the huge fees.

just international via AA or all international?

All international trips on AA metal (including transpacific or ORD-DEL) have the higher surchange? How about international trips on LAN or Cathay? Sorry I am on the road and would have checked myself. Don't have my BA login handy. If these charges apply on non-BA metal, that's a big downer.

I'm trying to close my Chase BA card which i got the 100k miles last year and open again to get the 50k miles. Is this possible? Anyone has experience on this?

is this still available?....link?....tia...

Is this for any Chase Visa or BA?

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Originally Posted by chuckd83 (Post 15400523)

Is this for any Chase Visa or BA?

nevermind, I read it.

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Originally Posted by heacp (Post 15399988)

I'm trying to close my Chase BA card which i got the 100k miles last year and open again to get the 50k miles. Is this possible? Anyone has experience on this?

No. Only available for new customers