Originally Posted by HansGolden (Post 17074089)

You're definitely well-positioned to get some CC bonuses. At this point, I'd suggest applying for all of these on the same day:

• two personal Citi AA cards - 75k bonus each
• Chase Sapphire - 50K bonus (transfer to Continental)
• Amex Premier Gold Rewards (bump to 75k) (transfer to Continental if you can get it before 30 Sep, which is theoretically possible if you have extreme hustle)

If you apply on the same day, none of the requests will see the other requests, so you should be good to go! Always apply for cards in batches every 3-6 months. If you get approved for all of the above (and I think you will), then you would have 150K AA and 125K CO. That's enough for a business class ticket to Europe on Star Alliance (with Continental miles). With AA miles 2.5 trips in domestic First to Cancun or 6 off-peak coach tickets to Cancun or 4+ on-peak coach trips to Cancun.

Originally Posted by CivicDriver (Post 17093971)

I looked at this website a number of times and don't see anything specific about redeeming award travel. Maybe I don't know what I'm looking for but I don't see it... (sorry for being so slow :p)

Also, would anyone be willing to reply to this message or PM with ideas for getting spending up? The Citi 75K deal x2 is extra appealing but I don't see myself spending $5,500 in a few months. $1,500... yes. But, not $5,500. As I mentioned in my original post, I'm in college... no mortgage... no car loan... not a lot going on right now. Just buying gas, groceries, clothes, going out to eat, etc.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by ramamosn (Post 17094800)

Hello,

Thank you everyone for the wonderful post. I am learning lot of stuff in a very short time.

Question - Amex permier rewards card bump to 75K - How to get 75K by transfering miles to CO? I already have 62K in onpass acount and would love to get another 75K.

Thanks.