I don't travel more than 5 round trips so this actually works best for me. ^

Yeah and if you are using Priority Pass frequently then the Business Plat wouldn't really be worth it because it gives you the lower tier membership to Priority pass, which charges $27 per visit.

Although I have been churning for awhile I have not asked for a lot of advice on this and would like a bit of help in a couple of areas. Is there any downside of cancelling a card as soon as you don't have more need for it (i.e. you used all its points)? Is there a period you should always hold onto the card for since it was issued so the CC company doesn't come after you for its points back? Secondly, does Amex Platinum or Amex Aeroplan Platinum under any circumstances refund (prorated of course) its membership fees if you cancel before the year is up?

I know many say to cancel after 6 months
but not sure if it really matters

For AMEX Plat (Canadian at least), they issue 100% refund within 60 days
They MAY prorate after that, but YMMV

Thanks for the help

Mine too, lol. In fact, I am staying there in a couple of weeks after coming off an 11pm arrival.

Probably not if you got the sign up bonus though? I

If you have already used the features like signup bonus and travel credit, they most likely will not issue a 100% refund and possibly not even a prorated refund. This is very YMMV.

The 20k Starpoints is definitely worth the minor dent. I wouldn't even call it a dent, more like a blip.

Not to mention your SPG will inherit your 'Member Since Date'. I daisychain my Amex cards, applying for a different one every year just before I close the current one.


Cheers

Just got alerted that GCR is increasing the cashback on several Scotia cards, up to $70, until May 31: http://www.greatcanadianrebates.ca/display/Scotiabank/

Anyone churn the MBNA Best Western card?
 

Yes, I know, transferring hotel points to airlines is a bad ratio but...

1) No annual fee on this card
2) $25 GCR rebate
3) 20,000 = 5,000 AA points
4) Its MBNA so presumably you can have more than one card?

At least good for a top up.

Discussed recently at the card's thread.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/best-...l#post24635304
Concur, can be good for top ups.

Thanks. Will comment on that thread. Probably best not to convert and use for hotel redemptions. Hotel points are more valuable now given the CAD weakness.

just received my first Alaska CC bill, have a annual fee $9 ? anyone know why? is it pro-rated? I don't want to call MBNA in case if it's their billing error and don't charge me $75:D

Since your year starts when you apply it won't be pro-rated. I wouldn't call in and ask!