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Dec 19, 2016, 6:56 pm
#3691
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Montreal
Posts: 221
"Special Thanks" mailer from Club Carlson - 1000 free bonus points
Recd in today's
1) Go to www.yourgiftfromcountry.com
2) Enter your Email address, Acct # then code "THANKYOU"
I scored 1,000 points though it says "7-10 business days" to post. Not sure if this is a YMMV.
Brace yourselves for plastering of the BA front page from the cut/paste bloggers in 3....2.....1..... You know who you are so at least have the decency to quote your source.
Dec 19, 2016, 8:44 pm
#3692
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYJ
Posts: 2,230
!: This is a re-post of a thread started by hockeystl last month.
Club Carlson members might earn 1000 free bonus points.
"Special Thanks" mailer from Club Carlson - 1000 free bonus points
Recd in today's mail.
1) Go to www.yourgiftfromcountry.com
2) Enter your Email address, Acct # then code "THANKYOU"
I scored 1,000 points though it says "7-10 business days" to post. Not sure if this is a YMMV.
Brace yourselves for plastering of the BA front page from the cut/paste bloggers in 3....2.....1..... You know who you are so at least have the decency to quote your source.
Club Carlson members might earn 1000 free bonus points.
"Special Thanks" mailer from Club Carlson - 1000 free bonus points
Recd in today's mail.
1) Go to www.yourgiftfromcountry.com
2) Enter your Email address, Acct # then code "THANKYOU"
I scored 1,000 points though it says "7-10 business days" to post. Not sure if this is a YMMV.
Brace yourselves for plastering of the BA front page from the cut/paste bloggers in 3....2.....1..... You know who you are so at least have the decency to quote your source.
Dec 20, 2016, 12:03 am
#3693
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
Programs: No status, just 12M points to burn...
Amazing, simply amazing!
I still remember the guy trying to belittle people like us who churn for points, about how we we don't know the value/cost of points, and implying that we don't fly as much J/F as the guys who pay for the front of the plane.
Here, this post at the TD Aero Visa thread:
Dec 20, 2016, 8:25 pm
#3694
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
Nice to see that Alaska Airlines have reduced the rewards mileage redemption rate!
Dec 20, 2016, 8:33 pm
#3696
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
Dec 21, 2016, 11:04 am
#3697
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
Canada only.
Ends December 25, 2016.
Aeroplan website:
https://www.aeroplan.com
T&C:
100 BONUS MILES OFFER: Member must both subscribe to and confirm that they want to receive Aeroplan Text Messages by texting their Aeroplan Number to short code 27767 from their mobile phone within Canada only between December 1, 2016 and December 25, 2016. One time bonus of 100 Bonus Aeroplan Miles, regardless of how many times a member unsubscribes and re subscribes. If members have previously subscribed, they won't be eligible for this bonus offer. Bonus miles will be credited to the member's account no later than 4 6 weeks after the qualifying activity has been completed. In order to be awarded the bonus miles, members must be subscribed to receive Aeroplan Text Messages at the time of crediting. These miles are not eligible for Aeroplan status. The member is responsible for determining whether their wireless carrier supports text messaging and if their mobile device is capable of receiving text messages. Standard text messaging rates and/or data charges may apply. Check with your carrier plan for your standard messaging fees. For full SMS terms & Conditions, click here.
This promo was on a few years ago as well:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...lan-miles.html
Dec 21, 2016, 2:51 pm
#3698
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
Hey Preacher, I just noticed your new profile comments:
Programs: No status, just 12M points to burn...
Amazing, simply amazing!
I still remember the guy trying to belittle people like us who churn for points, about how we we don't know the value/cost of points, and implying that we don't fly as much J/F as the guys who pay for the front of the plane.
Here, this post at the TD Aero Visa thread:
Programs: No status, just 12M points to burn...
Amazing, simply amazing!
I still remember the guy trying to belittle people like us who churn for points, about how we we don't know the value/cost of points, and implying that we don't fly as much J/F as the guys who pay for the front of the plane.
Here, this post at the TD Aero Visa thread:
Dec 21, 2016, 2:54 pm
#3699
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: YWG
Programs: Aeroplan, MileagePlus, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,159
^
Dec 21, 2016, 5:15 pm
#3700
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
Starting Jan 9th,you can transfer`Virgin Atlantic miles to Alaska Airline miles at 1 to 1.3
What does this mean?
This means, for eg.40k Amex MR points,you can transfer to Alaska Airlines(via SPG and Virgin) at 1MR to 0.8125 Alaska Air
40k Amex to 20k SPG
20k Spg to 25k Virgin
25k Virgin to 32.5k Alaska
40k Amex MR for 32.5k Alaska Airlines points
What does this mean?
This means, for eg.40k Amex MR points,you can transfer to Alaska Airlines(via SPG and Virgin) at 1MR to 0.8125 Alaska Air
40k Amex to 20k SPG
20k Spg to 25k Virgin
25k Virgin to 32.5k Alaska
40k Amex MR for 32.5k Alaska Airlines points
Dec 21, 2016, 5:34 pm
#3701
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Toronto (YYZ)
Posts: 6,279
Starwood Axes Virgin America As A Points Transfer Partner Without Notice
Starting Jan 9th,you can transfer`Virgin Atlantic miles to Alaska Airline miles at 1 to 1.3
What does this mean?
This means, for eg.40k Amex MR points,you can transfer to Alaska Airlines(via SPG and Virgin) at 1MR to 0.8125 Alaska Air
40k Amex to 20k SPG
20k Spg to 25k Virgin
25k Virgin to 32.5k Alaska
40k Amex MR for 32.5k Alaska Airlines points
What does this mean?
This means, for eg.40k Amex MR points,you can transfer to Alaska Airlines(via SPG and Virgin) at 1MR to 0.8125 Alaska Air
40k Amex to 20k SPG
20k Spg to 25k Virgin
25k Virgin to 32.5k Alaska
40k Amex MR for 32.5k Alaska Airlines points
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...er-eliminated/
Dec 21, 2016, 5:51 pm
#3702
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
Starwood Axes Virgin America As A Points Transfer Partner Without Notice
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...er-eliminated/
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...er-eliminated/
Update: Starwood is claiming this was a glitch, and that it should be updated soon. I guess we’ll see — clearly something is up, though
....there's still hope!
Last edited by jubberly; Dec 21, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Dec 21, 2016, 8:50 pm
#3703
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YVR
Posts: 625
Dec 21, 2016, 9:47 pm
#3704
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,380
with the current SPG buy points sape that's reeeeeal tempting. More so than the 40k MR to 32.5k AS transfer...
Dec 22, 2016, 11:04 am
#3705
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 108
I've lurked a lot and don't post much, but I want to echo the helpfulness of JJJ! He really helped me get started and continues to do so! Gold star for you sir!
