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May 20, 2015 | 11:38 am
#1861
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,853
Because none of the Canadian bloggers write about it....
It's definitely an interesting card. And I am considering getting it. The issue is that apart from spending, there aren't a bunch of ways to earn Skypesos in Canada. So you can't build a "critical mass" of points via Amex points (e.g. only 1 Amex MR: 0.75 Delta Skymiles transter ratio) as easily as you can for Avios or Aeroplan. And I'm also not a fan of Delta's dynamic pricing system. Rewards to different regions can fluctuate wildly in terms of points required. And Europe in general is not a good deal vs., say Aeroplan.
Notwithstanding the above, I think having those points opens up some interesting options. Like China Airlines new business class JFK-TPE. Or Korean Air. And since Delta now allows one-way awards it can actually make planning trips a bit more flexible.
What are your favourite uses of Delta points?
It's definitely an interesting card. And I am considering getting it. The issue is that apart from spending, there aren't a bunch of ways to earn Skypesos in Canada. So you can't build a "critical mass" of points via Amex points (e.g. only 1 Amex MR: 0.75 Delta Skymiles transter ratio) as easily as you can for Avios or Aeroplan. And I'm also not a fan of Delta's dynamic pricing system. Rewards to different regions can fluctuate wildly in terms of points required. And Europe in general is not a good deal vs., say Aeroplan.
Notwithstanding the above, I think having those points opens up some interesting options. Like China Airlines new business class JFK-TPE. Or Korean Air. And since Delta now allows one-way awards it can actually make planning trips a bit more flexible.
What are your favourite uses of Delta points?
IMO, there's no better earning card than Amex (I rotate between Gold and SPG) - although my Chase Marriott Visa does get more use than it should, simply by virtue of avoiding the forex fee and because I stay enough at Marriotts to earn, but not enough for status.
May 20, 2015 | 1:20 pm
#1862
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,642
I've been thinking of this card for a while now, as I have a friend in ATL and the bonus would get me out for a visit for free (well, for the $120 AF and the $65 in taxes). Beyond that, I'd likely just cancel and churn again.
IMO, there's no better earning card than Amex (I rotate between Gold and SPG) - although my Chase Marriott Visa does get more use than it should, simply by virtue of avoiding the forex fee and because I stay enough at Marriotts to earn, but not enough for status.
IMO, there's no better earning card than Amex (I rotate between Gold and SPG) - although my Chase Marriott Visa does get more use than it should, simply by virtue of avoiding the forex fee and because I stay enough at Marriotts to earn, but not enough for status.
May 20, 2015 | 2:07 pm
#1863
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska, Marriott
Posts: 435
but low sign up bonus net value (partly due to lack of FYF) and double credit hit means i usually only look to C1 cards to fill gaps in the churn schedule
May 20, 2015 | 2:33 pm
#1864
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
Programs: TINDER GOLD, STARBUCKS GOLD, COSTCO EXECUTIVE!!
Posts: 4,049
Because none of the Canadian bloggers write about it....
It's definitely an interesting card. And I am considering getting it. The issue is that apart from spending, there aren't a bunch of ways to earn Skypesos in Canada. So you can't build a "critical mass" of points via Amex points (e.g. only 1 Amex MR: 0.75 Delta Skymiles transter ratio) as easily as you can for Avios or Aeroplan. And I'm also not a fan of Delta's dynamic pricing system. Rewards to different regions can fluctuate wildly in terms of points required. And Europe in general is not a good deal vs., say Aeroplan.
Notwithstanding the above, I think having those points opens up some interesting options. Like China Airlines new business class JFK-TPE. Or Korean Air. And since Delta now allows one-way awards it can actually make planning trips a bit more flexible.
What are your favourite uses of Delta points?
It's definitely an interesting card. And I am considering getting it. The issue is that apart from spending, there aren't a bunch of ways to earn Skypesos in Canada. So you can't build a "critical mass" of points via Amex points (e.g. only 1 Amex MR: 0.75 Delta Skymiles transter ratio) as easily as you can for Avios or Aeroplan. And I'm also not a fan of Delta's dynamic pricing system. Rewards to different regions can fluctuate wildly in terms of points required. And Europe in general is not a good deal vs., say Aeroplan.
Notwithstanding the above, I think having those points opens up some interesting options. Like China Airlines new business class JFK-TPE. Or Korean Air. And since Delta now allows one-way awards it can actually make planning trips a bit more flexible.
What are your favourite uses of Delta points?
May 20, 2015 | 2:36 pm
#1865
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,853
May 21, 2015 | 12:35 am
#1866
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 583
Cheers
May 21, 2015 | 1:45 am
#1867
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
Programs: TINDER GOLD, STARBUCKS GOLD, COSTCO EXECUTIVE!!
Posts: 4,049
I'm an FO that flys DL when they're cheapest and even have a U.S. DL Plat Amex but I completely quit spending any CC $$ to acquire Skymiles when they yanked their award chart. They have their uses as you've outlined, and I tend to find decent saver availability to and from Canada, but they are not to be trusted. No way would I save up to 160k for an Australia award for fear of having the rug yanked out from under me.
Cheers
Cheers
May 21, 2015 | 1:50 am
#1868
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: Top Tier Flyertalk Member
Posts: 864
May 21, 2015 | 1:53 am
#1869
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: Top Tier Flyertalk Member
Posts: 864
Not targeted. Publicly advertised on http://www.britishairways.com/en-ca/...s/credit-cards
May 21, 2015 | 1:55 am
#1870
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: Top Tier Flyertalk Member
Posts: 864
This card is definitely interesting (I'm a card addict, so take the comment with a grain of salt). However:
1) As noted above, $5k spend in 2 months is pretty steep especially if you have other cards on the go
2) $165 annual fee is very steep. I know, 0.55c/Avios is pretty good. But if you have the option the Amex Biz Gold is much better. I guess if there's a lull in your cycle it could fill in the void.
3) The companion pass is earned on a calendar year basis. Since its nearly June already, that issue will prevent me from getting this card.
1) As noted above, $5k spend in 2 months is pretty steep especially if you have other cards on the go
2) $165 annual fee is very steep. I know, 0.55c/Avios is pretty good. But if you have the option the Amex Biz Gold is much better. I guess if there's a lull in your cycle it could fill in the void.
3) The companion pass is earned on a calendar year basis. Since its nearly June already, that issue will prevent me from getting this card.
May 21, 2015 | 8:52 am
#1872
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 583
May 21, 2015 | 9:12 am
#1874
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska, Marriott
Posts: 435
May 21, 2015 | 9:53 am
#1875
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 402
Right. The free report allows you to see what's there and check for errors (still important), but it doesn't give you a credit score.