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Jun 18, 2015 | 4:08 pm
#2056
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: Aeroplan, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 273
Jun 18, 2015 | 4:16 pm
#2057
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 18,127
BA doesn't charge fuel surcharges on AA, right? I'm still trying to figure out the best way to get YVR-ZRH.
AA is the obvious no-fuelcharges solution, but there's less points gaining options... BA benefits from the RBC and Amex conversion bonuses, but given how their system is stupid to find non-BA flights, I'm not sure.
Any ideas/feedback? :/
AA is the obvious no-fuelcharges solution, but there's less points gaining options... BA benefits from the RBC and Amex conversion bonuses, but given how their system is stupid to find non-BA flights, I'm not sure.
Any ideas/feedback? :/
Jun 18, 2015 | 4:50 pm
#2059
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 18,127
I'm referring to this post from last month:
http://www.extrapackofpeanuts.com/fuel-surcharge-list/
that says they don't... is this not accurate?
http://www.extrapackofpeanuts.com/fuel-surcharge-list/
that says they don't... is this not accurate?
Jun 18, 2015 | 5:09 pm
#2060
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: CX, AF, UA
Posts: 214
As far as I know BA do and don't on AA. They don't for itineraries wholly within the US, they do for any itineraries that have non US legs.
Jun 18, 2015 | 5:12 pm
#2061
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,685
I'm referring to this post from last month:
http://www.extrapackofpeanuts.com/fuel-surcharge-list/
that says they don't... is this not accurate?
http://www.extrapackofpeanuts.com/fuel-surcharge-list/
that says they don't... is this not accurate?
Example:
American Airlines
AA0080
Business
21:55
25 Mar
DFW
12:15
26 Mar
LHR
75000 Avios + $ 591
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Jun 18, 2015 | 5:20 pm
#2062
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 18,127
whoa I just realized BA Avios has FINALLY updated their reward cost calculator. IT ACTUALLY WORKS NOW. Instead of giving you a page not found error :lol about time
I just checked and JFK-ZRH is indeed 350 in fuel surcharges with AA when booking with Avios...... dangit. What good is the RBC and Amex-> Avios conversion when i end up paying like 25% of a regular ticket in surcharges.......... AA it is then.
I just checked and JFK-ZRH is indeed 350 in fuel surcharges with AA when booking with Avios...... dangit. What good is the RBC and Amex-> Avios conversion when i end up paying like 25% of a regular ticket in surcharges.......... AA it is then.
Jun 18, 2015 | 5:25 pm
#2063
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: CX, AF, UA
Posts: 214
whoa I just realized BA Avios has FINALLY updated their reward cost calculator. IT ACTUALLY WORKS NOW. Instead of giving you a page not found error :lol about time
I just checked and JFK-ZRH is indeed 350 in fuel surcharges with AA when booking with Avios...... dangit. What good is the RBC and Amex-> Avios conversion when i end up paying like 25% of a regular ticket in surcharges.......... AA it is then.
I just checked and JFK-ZRH is indeed 350 in fuel surcharges with AA when booking with Avios...... dangit. What good is the RBC and Amex-> Avios conversion when i end up paying like 25% of a regular ticket in surcharges.......... AA it is then.
Jun 18, 2015 | 6:39 pm
#2064
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: CX, AF, UA
Posts: 214
Credit Limit
I'm usually quite good at keeping total reported balances below $1K (prepaying a few days before statements are generated), and have no other loan products then 7 credit/charge cards.
What's "acceptable" for churning purposes in terms of total number of credit cards and total amount of credit limit showing on the bureau for >100K income?
How many credit cards can one have on the bureau and still be able to churn?
How much total credit limit can one have on the bureau and still be able to churn?
What's "acceptable" for churning purposes in terms of total number of credit cards and total amount of credit limit showing on the bureau for >100K income?
How many credit cards can one have on the bureau and still be able to churn?
How much total credit limit can one have on the bureau and still be able to churn?
Jun 18, 2015 | 8:27 pm
#2065
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,795
You can see the history here on RFD by crimsona
Avion/American Express/Other partners to Aeroplan/BA/AA point transfer promo history - RedFlagDeals.com Forums
Jun 18, 2015 | 10:39 pm
#2066
Suspended
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
not often anymore
You can see the history here on RFD by crimsona
Avion/American Express/Other partners to Aeroplan/BA/AA point transfer promo history - RedFlagDeals.com Forums
You can see the history here on RFD by crimsona
Avion/American Express/Other partners to Aeroplan/BA/AA point transfer promo history - RedFlagDeals.com Forums
Jun 19, 2015 | 9:17 am
#2067
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Toronto
Posts: 67
I just booked a one-way flight from Chicago to Tokyo using Avios for AA flight. The taxes were $6, a steal.
Jun 19, 2015 | 9:52 am
#2068
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,295
Anyone get denied for a new MBNA card application? It's because of applying for too many cards via your credit report/score.
Odd thing is I got the Alaska card, my wife got denied. She makes way more than I do, she got the CIBC Aerobiz last week, a basic Amex Aeroplan card 2 months ago and cancelled 2 Amex cards last week (another mistake?).
Oddly her SPG application required proof of income, applied the day before the MBNA app (mistake in timing?)
I got a biz SPG 2 weeks ago, basic Amex 2 months ago and the Alaska card last week. I cancelled the personal Amex gold card 2 months ago.
I'm wondering when can she reapply if at all? This is totally new territory to me.
Odd thing is I got the Alaska card, my wife got denied. She makes way more than I do, she got the CIBC Aerobiz last week, a basic Amex Aeroplan card 2 months ago and cancelled 2 Amex cards last week (another mistake?).
Oddly her SPG application required proof of income, applied the day before the MBNA app (mistake in timing?)
I got a biz SPG 2 weeks ago, basic Amex 2 months ago and the Alaska card last week. I cancelled the personal Amex gold card 2 months ago.
I'm wondering when can she reapply if at all? This is totally new territory to me.
Jun 19, 2015 | 10:02 am
#2069
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: CX, AF, UA
Posts: 214
Anyone get denied for a new MBNA card application? It's because of applying for too many cards via your credit report/score.
Odd thing is I got the Alaska card, my wife got denied. She makes way more than I do, she got the CIBC Aerobiz last week, a basic Amex Aeroplan card 2 months ago and cancelled 2 Amex cards last week (another mistake?).
Oddly her SPG application required proof of income, applied the day before the MBNA app (mistake in timing?)
I got a biz SPG 2 weeks ago, basic Amex 2 months ago and the Alaska card last week. I cancelled the personal Amex gold card 2 months ago.
I'm wondering when can she reapply if at all? This is totally new territory to me.
Odd thing is I got the Alaska card, my wife got denied. She makes way more than I do, she got the CIBC Aerobiz last week, a basic Amex Aeroplan card 2 months ago and cancelled 2 Amex cards last week (another mistake?).
Oddly her SPG application required proof of income, applied the day before the MBNA app (mistake in timing?)
I got a biz SPG 2 weeks ago, basic Amex 2 months ago and the Alaska card last week. I cancelled the personal Amex gold card 2 months ago.
I'm wondering when can she reapply if at all? This is totally new territory to me.
As for MBNA, I would wait for all cards to have at least posted to the bureau twice, ideally 90 days without checks, and she'll be approved no questions asked if she's clean on payments.
Jun 19, 2015 | 12:57 pm
#2070
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,853