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Nov 6, 2014, 7:08 am
#1156
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: YOW
Programs: AC Irrelevant, IHG Platinum, Marriot Gold, Hertz Gold, Avis First
Posts: 273
Which was surprising to me since I've flown that route quite a bit and was usually full; mind you it was an E145.
Nov 6, 2014, 7:53 am
#1157
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: YOW
Programs: AC Irrelevant, IHG Platinum, Marriot Gold, Hertz Gold, Avis First
Posts: 273
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.
Nov 6, 2014, 10:35 am
#1158
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 95
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
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
Nov 6, 2014, 3:03 pm
#1160
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: YQM
Posts: 341
Nov 6, 2014, 5:31 pm
#1161
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: YUL
Posts: 970
avios redemption are distance based. You might wanna take a look at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...os-2014-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ing-bands.html .
But I still can't find something interesting ex-YUL in order to benefit from the 9000 avios redemption (availability is another question).
Nov 6, 2014, 6:00 pm
#1163
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
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
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
Yes, Avios is limited use and best used on short-haul in reality, even for ex-YYZ. It's worse for ex-YOW/YUL as you'll need a connection anywhere
Nov 6, 2014, 11:35 pm
#1164
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PVR
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska Airlines
Posts: 420
Thanks for the info, I wasn't 100% sure about US Air. I might be able to use a flight to Charlotte sometime. I know I still need to RTFF and I haven't done my homework on it yet, but what about a one way redemption to BKK on Cathay Pacific? Would I transfer to avios for that or AA?
I'm expecting my 2nd round of 25k Alaskan points in that account sometime soon and I think I read 50k will work for a one way to BKK? Even if it's ex YYZ I could make that work and maybe use the aeroplan-esso-avion-AA/Avios process to get enough points there for the other one way? Does that sound like a feasible plan or not?
I'm expecting my 2nd round of 25k Alaskan points in that account sometime soon and I think I read 50k will work for a one way to BKK? Even if it's ex YYZ I could make that work and maybe use the aeroplan-esso-avion-AA/Avios process to get enough points there for the other one way? Does that sound like a feasible plan or not?
Nov 10, 2014, 12:39 pm
#1166
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YVR
Posts: 625
Any idea how soon the points post? I know the terms state within 2 billing cycles but I'd appreciate having some real life experience. Thanks
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Nov 10, 2014, 3:51 pm
#1167
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
Thanks for the info, I wasn't 100% sure about US Air. I might be able to use a flight to Charlotte sometime. I know I still need to RTFF and I haven't done my homework on it yet, but what about a one way redemption to BKK on Cathay Pacific? Would I transfer to avios for that or AA?
I'm expecting my 2nd round of 25k Alaskan points in that account sometime soon and I think I read 50k will work for a one way to BKK? Even if it's ex YYZ I could make that work and maybe use the aeroplan-esso-avion-AA/Avios process to get enough points there for the other one way? Does that sound like a feasible plan or not?
I'm expecting my 2nd round of 25k Alaskan points in that account sometime soon and I think I read 50k will work for a one way to BKK? Even if it's ex YYZ I could make that work and maybe use the aeroplan-esso-avion-AA/Avios process to get enough points there for the other one way? Does that sound like a feasible plan or not?
I used the 50K to call & book one-way ORD-HKG-TPE for 2015 no problem (50K + ~$60 fee).
Options were ORD-HKG-TPE 50K Alaska + $50 or 79000 Avios + $174 USD (worse option)
YYZ-HKG-TPE would've worked if there's YYZ-HKG availability @@
but I'm sure YYZ-HKG-BKK would work for you
Nov 10, 2014, 9:40 pm
#1168
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: BA,Aeroplan,Delta, SPG, Marriot, IHG
Posts: 78
Yes it took two billing cycles but my first cycle was short. I applied early Sept and my first statement was dated Sept 26 and next Oct 26. Oct 26 statement indicated points transferred and it was in the IHG account Oct 27th or Oct 28th. Used the points same day to book hotel stay in Japan.
Nov 10, 2014, 10:33 pm
#1169
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PVR
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska Airlines
Posts: 420
I got 2 x 25K from 2 Alaska CC over 2~3 years
I used the 50K to call & book one-way ORD-HKG-TPE for 2015 no problem (50K + ~$60 fee).
Options were ORD-HKG-TPE 50K Alaska + $50 or 79000 Avios + $174 USD (worse option)
YYZ-HKG-TPE would've worked if there's YYZ-HKG availability @@
but I'm sure YYZ-HKG-BKK would work for you
I used the 50K to call & book one-way ORD-HKG-TPE for 2015 no problem (50K + ~$60 fee).
Options were ORD-HKG-TPE 50K Alaska + $50 or 79000 Avios + $174 USD (worse option)
YYZ-HKG-TPE would've worked if there's YYZ-HKG availability @@
but I'm sure YYZ-HKG-BKK would work for you
I'm still not sure what I'll do with the avion points, haven't looked into it yet. I don't know if it's worth it to go through all that to use them for a one way to Asia. I might just keep them either in avion or avios to use within N.A.
Nov 10, 2014, 10:47 pm
#1170
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YVR
Posts: 625
Yes it took two billing cycles but my first cycle was short. I applied early Sept and my first statement was dated Sept 26 and next Oct 26. Oct 26 statement indicated points transferred and it was in the IHG account Oct 27th or Oct 28th. Used the points same day to book hotel stay in Japan.
