[Expired]Alaska Air Visa - 40K bonus
Jun 18, 2011, 12:34 pm
#49
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
Actually nothing fishy about this. If you have a problem with one particular bureau - for example too many inquiries - you can put a lock on your credit so that nobody can pull it. By default most companies will generally just try their "second choice" so they'd probably go Equifax. Of course they may just deny and then if you appeal they'd ask why it's locked. You could always make up some mumbo jumbo but then it gets a bit fishier
Jun 18, 2011, 12:43 pm
#50
In Memoriam
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Southern California
Programs: Hertz 5 star, Priceline Hotel bidder. AA PLT, 1MM.
Posts: 2,910
Actually nothing fishy about this. If you have a problem with one particular bureau - for example too many inquiries - you can put a lock on your credit so that nobody can pull it. By default most companies will generally just try their "second choice" so they'd probably go Equifax. Of course they may just deny and then if you appeal they'd ask why it's locked. You could always make up some mumbo jumbo but then it gets a bit fishier
Too many lenders pull EXP. I have heard that AMEX will deny if they can't pull EXP.
Jun 20, 2011, 4:38 am
#51
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: USA
Programs: All of em...
Posts: 1,265
from the t&c. Similar to Barclays:
"You will qualify for 40,000 bonus miles upon approval of a Visa Signature® account, 6,000 bonus miles upon approval of a Platinum Plus® account or 4,000 bonus miles upon approval of a Preferred account. "
Y U C K
"You will qualify for 40,000 bonus miles upon approval of a Visa Signature® account, 6,000 bonus miles upon approval of a Platinum Plus® account or 4,000 bonus miles upon approval of a Preferred account. "
Y U C K
Jun 20, 2011, 8:16 am
#52
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: AA 1M
Posts: 31,475
Folks new to AS, one drawback of this program is that one cannot mix partners on an award booking, except for AS. So if you are in a place without AS service and/or partner service, this is might not be a good program.
Last edited by UA Fan; Jun 22, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Jun 22, 2011, 1:08 pm
#53
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: sjc sfo
Programs: A little bit of miles and points scattered everywhere
Posts: 360
has anyone actually rec'd their 40k miles? or confirm when activating of the 40k offer. there was mention this was targeted and i haven't seen anyone say they have their miles yet. also is there an expiration date on this offer?
Jun 22, 2011, 8:42 pm
#54
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AA LT PLT; HH Diamond; AS 75K
Posts: 2,879
Not a big fan of AS or their FFP but I did apply to top off to get a FC award to Asia or Africa. I find AA to be a much better choice for mileage awards.
Thanks for the OP for the post.
Thanks for the OP for the post.
Jun 24, 2011, 10:28 am
#57
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,725
I applied for the 40K card and got approval instantly (never had a BofA Visa before) but so far, no miles and not one person reporting receiving their miles so yeah, strange...fishy...hmmm...
Jun 24, 2011, 10:39 am
#58
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 27
Jun 24, 2011, 11:12 am
#59
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 46
Applied 06.24.2011
I just applied through the link and got instantly approved for $12,500 credit. Again, it did not tell me if I am getting 40,000 miles or not. I may need to call around and ask.
Interesting - within the last month I applied for Southwest Chase - got 40 K miles, AA Citibank - got 75 K miles and now hopefully Alaska Air BofA with 40 K. I think I was able to get all 3 because I hadnt applied for a new credit card in years...
Interesting - within the last month I applied for Southwest Chase - got 40 K miles, AA Citibank - got 75 K miles and now hopefully Alaska Air BofA with 40 K. I think I was able to get all 3 because I hadnt applied for a new credit card in years...
Jun 24, 2011, 11:33 am
#60
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: AA 1M
Posts: 31,475
I just applied through the link and got instantly approved for $12,500 credit. Again, it did not tell me if I am getting 40,000 miles or not. I may need to call around and ask.
Interesting - within the last month I applied for Southwest Chase - got 40 K miles, AA Citibank - got 75 K miles and now hopefully Alaska Air BofA with 40 K. I think I was able to get all 3 because I hadnt applied for a new credit card in years...
Interesting - within the last month I applied for Southwest Chase - got 40 K miles, AA Citibank - got 75 K miles and now hopefully Alaska Air BofA with 40 K. I think I was able to get all 3 because I hadnt applied for a new credit card in years...