Where does Idine rank in your arsenal of miles earning tools?
Sep 8, 2004, 12:46 pm
#17
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: Delta Gold Medallion
Posts: 180
I-Dine ranks very low, as there are not very many "good" restaurants that participate in the program. In my area (Orlando), the bulk of the restaurants are small ethnic restaurants, especially Indian. If I happen to eat at an I-Dine restaurant, I usually only know it once it posts to my account.
Sep 11, 2004, 5:44 pm
#18
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Originally Posted by miles addict
I-Dine ranks very low, as there are not very many "good" restaurants that participate in the program. In my area (Orlando), the bulk of the restaurants are small ethnic restaurants, especially Indian. If I happen to eat at an I-Dine restaurant, I usually only know it once it posts to my account.
Of course you aren't implying that "small ethnic restaurants, especially Indian" are not good places to eat in general -- rather, that they aren't the kind of upscale places you'd go for a special night out. Right?
In many parts of the country, though, there are quite a lot of upscale places that participate in idine, as well as modest ones and everything in between.
Sep 11, 2004, 9:25 pm
#20
Join Date: May 2004
Location: LAX, BUR
Posts: 545
500 mile bonus?
Originally Posted by PapiTheWriter
Like most, I earn most miles from CC and other bank/broker products, with iDine second and actual miles third. The 500 mile elite bonus is a nice perk too every month (after 3 dines).
Peace!
Peace!
Last edited by KhalilSheikh; Sep 11, 2004 at 9:27 pm Reason: incomplete info
Sep 12, 2004, 5:57 am
#21
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: PHL/KOA - SU '03 M BB NCAA Champs/Phillies '08 WS Champs/Eagles '18 SB Champs
Programs: AA EXP (3MM)/HH Diamond
Posts: 684
Originally Posted by KhalilSheikh
I average ~10-15K AA miles per month on Idine, and I don't recall ever getting that elite bonus. Per phone conversations I've had with their Customer Service group, I am considered 'elite'. Am I missing something?
Sep 12, 2004, 1:08 pm
#22
Join Date: May 2004
Location: LAX, BUR
Posts: 545
That explains it, thanks.
Originally Posted by tudorcity
You get the 500 mile bonus per month only if you have at least three idines in that month and you are an AA gold, plat or exp. So its elite with AA (and maybe other airlines as well?), but not "elite" with idine!
Sep 12, 2004, 1:12 pm
#23
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: Hilton HHonors Silver, Hyatt GP Platinum, Marriott Rewards Silver
Posts: 102
Because it works and is of value?
Originally Posted by cactuspete
Honestly, I (and most others here) think your site is very useful, but I get so sick of you constantly using posts on this board as a referral source for it. Why not just answer the simple question? Just one poster's opinion.
I found pgary's site to have a lot of value, and appreciate the link.
Now, back to the topic:
1. mypoints.com
2. erewards
3. idine (now Rewards Network)
4. flying
I don't feel guilty one bit about it, either.
Sep 12, 2004, 9:44 pm
#24
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Arlington, Tx, USA
Posts: 268
In my case:
eRewards
iDine
Mypoints
However, I must say iDine offers the most flexibilty for topping off
several different accounts.
This month I am working on Continental, next month I expect
to be pushing American.
eRewards
iDine
Mypoints
However, I must say iDine offers the most flexibilty for topping off
several different accounts.
This month I am working on Continental, next month I expect
to be pushing American.
Sep 14, 2004, 7:12 pm
#25
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Posts: 2,201
Originally Posted by Mormik
1: RBC / AA Credit card (1 mile / $ and double miles for AA spending)
Oct 2, 2004, 4:52 pm
#26
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: FLL -> Where The Boyars Are
Programs: AA EXP 1.7 M, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*, AARP Sophomore, 14-time Croix de Candlestick
Posts: 18,669
While the number of iDine miles I earn every month is not huge, it is extremely easy as my "regular" iDine restaurants are right along my commute route, making it easy to lock in the AA bonus every month.