Crap. Well I guess I can get the CapitalOne Delta Gold card. No annual fee and 2 miles/$1 redemption.

Trying to maximize my purchasing power.

Amex also transfers 1:1 to BA, so you've got Oneworld covered there.

I seem to be getting the error either way, hope they fix it before the end of the promo.

Have you tried submitting the application in Internet Explorer? I found I kept getting an error when I was trying to do it in Google Chrome.

Been using IE on a PC and Safari on a Mac. Both are having the same problem

I cancelled my Chase Marriott card about a year ago. Is there any chance re-applying I can get the 50k bonus again?

I reapplied and got accepted for the Chase Marriott card 3 months after I had cancelled it. It received FYF and 50000 points but no free night.

did you got 50K on one you cancelled 3 months ago as well?

same here. :eek:

I cancelled in April 2014 .( Last card I got only 30000 pts. and Free Night )
I re applied in Aug 2014, I got the 50000 points as well as a Free Night Certificate. I re applied from a link sent by Marriott Rewards. I did not use the general links available .

This should go to the other thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...l#post23658987

Good to hear though
The general link is now dead

hi
I"m looking at the Amex Gold Business card--could someone explain how to use the 'referral' option to get the extra 10,000 points -- or is that not still available?

You need to sign up online using an existing cardholder's referral.

Here is the link to AMEX Canada "Refer A Friend" page:

https://www.americanexpress.com/cana...ds_promo_refer

Assuming you have a Gold Reward card right now, you will click Gold Reward card first, then click "Recommend a different Card?" link and the Gold Business card offer will show up.

ok, I do, so I can just self refer? that is great!

Yes self-referring is a one of the greatest tricks when it comes to AMEX in Canada… I can only recommend reading this other thread, if you wish to learn more about Canadian AMEX: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...da-2014-a.html

I'm seriously contemplating this card for my trip to Europe in 2015. Current rate for a hotel I'm interested in (Amsterdam City Centre) is 30K and $70 USD/night or 343 euros/night ($484/night) This equates to 60K points + approx $280 CAD including the AF . So in my books, 2 nights using cash and points would save me:

$484/night * 2 nights =$968 - $280= $688.

Please correct me if my math is wrong.

Patting Myself on the Back...
 

And there you have it;

http://dcta.ca/2014/10/50-conversion.../#.VFda7dm9LCQ

50% bonus! And you can get extra 15k points with FYF!
My little bird definitely came through.... ;)

I hope you guys switched or applied for the card when I mentioned this insider tip!

Phil

you mean post #1094 on this thread? :)

Thanks for your input...

I was looking to trade for another mileage program. Something that gives me good value for my airmiles...

On the flight subject, 5500 points for a 900$ flight low season. But I still have to pay the taxes! Which means 5500 points only covers 480$!

Now you understand what I mean that it's reeeeeeaaaally not worth it?

Phil

Oh wow,

Didn't even see that one when I posted my inside scoop. Oh well, at least now anyone can get 15k bonus and FYF on top of the 50%!

Phil

Where's the link to apply for the FYF RBC Avion?

I think its the ongoing promo where they'll give you FYF if you show them you have a Visa Infinite from another issuer.

So do you actually have to apply in person? Is there no online FYF offer for that card?

No online FYF offer, to my knowledge.

When I got my card a few months back, I applied online (under the impression that it was FYF). Turns out it wasn't FYF at the time, but two phone calls in, the CSR fixed that for me. Just be persistent!

Does anyone know when the GCR promo is coming back for the Alaska Airlines card?

http://www.greatcanadianrebates.ca/display/MBNA/

"MBNA CARD OFFERS WILL BE BACK IN NOVEMBER"

so my guess is sometime in November :)

Interested in the Capital one IHG cc. How long does it take for Platinum status to show up in my IHG account? I have a few IHG stays coming up over the next month or two and wondering if I'd be platinum in time

Milesbuzz: Canada
 

2 months

I called and applied over the phone last week. It was a LONG process. They went over all my financial details in ridiculous detail! In spite of pulling up my credit report and basically saying it was fine they still wanted to know things like my heating and hydro costs. Now I have an appt at a branch where I have to bring in my t4 from last year, a recent pay stub and 3 months worth of statements from my checking account to basically prove what my credit report already tells them. I wasn't expecting to have to jump through this many hoops for this at all. If I had it to do again I'd just apply online and then call to get the fee waived if that works.

I know I've read some things about avios redemptions to the U.S. being a great deal but I need to look into that a bit further, I'm not sure if I can use them departing from YOW. If not I guess I'll see what else I can do with 15k avion points - I don't plan on using that card much. As far as long haul J, I think the taxes/YQ are really high. Is that correct or are there YQ free options like there are with aeroplan? If there are I'll consider moving a bunch of points to avios. If there's a thread discussing this can someone let me know? Otherwise I'll figure it out eventually.

Thanks :P I was hoping someone would actually know when in November

I've used it before YUL - New York, and that's a great deal. I'm not sure if there's any nonstop AA flights into YOW? You might be able to find availability YOW - PHL on US airways, but I've never found any from YUL - PHL so YMMV. As for low YQ long haul, BOS-DUB/SNN is a great deal, and JFK-DUS/TXL (air berlin) is good as well.

I think the only direct flights to/from Ottawa on One World are to Charlotte and Philadelphia both on US Airways, no? So you could transfer RBC Avion to BA Avios (especially now given that there's the 1.5x promo), and then use your 22,500 points to do 2 round-trip flights (9,000 each round trip) and still have enough for a one-way to either of those places. Montreal has a few more options (Chicago, NYC), in addition to slightly farther places (Dallas, Miami etc).

Chicago is 7500 points one way from YUL.

Just got this email:

Correct. Unfortunately AA cancelled their YOW-ORD several months back.

Which was surprising to me since I've flown that route quite a bit and was usually full; mind you it was an E145.

Don't expect much from IHG Plat, as you'll see here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...worthless.html

The only consistent benefit I get is a choice of 500 IHG points or a treat bag with a cookie, chips and water.
If I ask for a room with a King bed at check-in they sometimes give it to me if there's one available.

Having used Amex business gold for 2 weeks, I received a call from an Amex business gold agent and inquired how I am performing in my "real estate" business and what the revenue is for last two years.

She was shocked when my business has very little (to none) revenue..anyway, my point is that business gold owner will expect to receive a call from Amex for an introductory call:D

I have 130000 avios to burn. Besides NYC I am unable to find anything ex-YUL for 9000 avios on OW. MIA is 24000 avios, 48000 in J.

avios redemption are distance based. You might wanna take a look at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...os-2014-a.html