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Jun 15, 2015, 3:35 pm
#2026
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: CX, AF, UA
Posts: 214
I originally only got approved for the RBC Avion Platinum, not the Infinite (got approved for the TD Infinite though after making a phone call, go figure), but anyway, with the way RBC Rewards works it'll be my main spending CC so I wanna keep the the Avion Infinite ofc... but for now I'm stuck with the Avion Platinum. When it comes to changing/when the year is near done, would the best way not to lose my RBC rewards point be:
A) Transfer from RBC to AA when there's the transfer promo on
B) Remaining points right before cancellation, transfer to Esso Extra
C) Cancel RBC Avion Platinum
D) Apply for RBC Avion Infinite
E) Re-convert Esso Extra to RBC Rewards at no net loss, since it's 1500=2500 either way (?)
does that sound about right? Or how much time do I have to leave between cancelling the Platinum and applying for the Infinite, does anyone have any experience with this?
A) Transfer from RBC to AA when there's the transfer promo on
B) Remaining points right before cancellation, transfer to Esso Extra
C) Cancel RBC Avion Platinum
D) Apply for RBC Avion Infinite
E) Re-convert Esso Extra to RBC Rewards at no net loss, since it's 1500=2500 either way (?)
does that sound about right? Or how much time do I have to leave between cancelling the Platinum and applying for the Infinite, does anyone have any experience with this?
Jun 15, 2015, 3:50 pm
#2027
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,403
I would make sure the credit limit is up to the minimum level required for infinite, and then ask for a product transfer. If that fails, apply while still having the Platinum. If that fails, call in and discuss you want the infinite (or will move business to another credit card, away from RBC). If you have the credit limit and you use it well, there is no reason you'd not get the infinite.
Jun 15, 2015, 7:06 pm
#2029
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
I originally only got approved for the RBC Avion Platinum, not the Infinite (got approved for the TD Infinite though after making a phone call, go figure), but anyway, with the way RBC Rewards works it'll be my main spending CC so I wanna keep the the Avion Infinite ofc... but for now I'm stuck with the Avion Platinum. When it comes to changing/when the year is near done, would the best way not to lose my RBC rewards point be:
A) Transfer from RBC to AA when there's the transfer promo on
B) Remaining points right before cancellation, transfer to Esso Extra
C) Cancel RBC Avion Platinum
D) Apply for RBC Avion Infinite
E) Re-convert Esso Extra to RBC Rewards at no net loss, since it's 1500=2500 either way (?)
does that sound about right? Or how much time do I have to leave between cancelling the Platinum and applying for the Infinite, does anyone have any experience with this?
A) Transfer from RBC to AA when there's the transfer promo on
B) Remaining points right before cancellation, transfer to Esso Extra
C) Cancel RBC Avion Platinum
D) Apply for RBC Avion Infinite
E) Re-convert Esso Extra to RBC Rewards at no net loss, since it's 1500=2500 either way (?)
does that sound about right? Or how much time do I have to leave between cancelling the Platinum and applying for the Infinite, does anyone have any experience with this?
Jun 15, 2015, 7:40 pm
#2030
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
Jun 16, 2015, 12:29 am
#2031
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,403
Jun 16, 2015, 6:04 am
#2032
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,098
Jun 16, 2015, 7:01 am
#2033
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YVR
Posts: 625
Jun 16, 2015, 9:26 am
#2035
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: CX, AF, UA
Posts: 214
and there is in the meantime a way.
Jun 16, 2015, 1:13 pm
#2037
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Not true. There is an oft-overlooked conversion program that is better in Canada than the US: SPG. MR transfer rates are better in Canada. And earning rates are 20% better, because of the lower dollar. Plus referral rates are better. I've been pushing SPG as a very viable MR transfer partner for a while now. From SPG, you can transfer to many US and Global airlines. Admittedly, UA is not an SPG transfer part you'd want to use. But you could transfer to SQ and book UA flights w/o YQ that way. I did that last week for my son and future wife for their honeymoon to Hawaii. Worked like a charm!
Additionally, many of you followed my advice, I suspect, and took advantage of the now-defunct points.com transfer of Aeros indirectly to AA. Your AA accounts are well padded now with 160K+ AA miles if you maxed out 2014 and 2015 limits like each member of our churn team in Canada did.
Additionally, many of you followed my advice, I suspect, and took advantage of the now-defunct points.com transfer of Aeros indirectly to AA. Your AA accounts are well padded now with 160K+ AA miles if you maxed out 2014 and 2015 limits like each member of our churn team in Canada did.
Like many out there, I'd have an even harder time figuring out what to do with AA points than I do with my Aeroplan points! We're likely going to Europe with them, but it takes a lot of planning to avoid flights with YQ!
Jun 16, 2015, 1:29 pm
#2038
Join Date: May 2013
Location: west coast best coast
Programs: TINDER GOLD, STARBUCKS GOLD, COSTCO EXECUTIVE!!
Posts: 3,989
Jun 16, 2015, 2:35 pm
#2039
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: United 1K, AC 50K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 684
Not that I am aware of. As someone who makes United MP 1K based on miles flown (PQM) and not spend with United (which Americans have to do) I actually hope that United never introduces a CC in Canada as I think that might end up changing United's current policy on waiving the spend requirement for Canadians and other foreigners.