Tour of 10 cities promotes new RR Priority CC; up to 65K bonus, $149 fee
Jul 19, 2018, 11:41 am
#16
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: WN A-list Preferred and CP, AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, RIP Kimpton
Posts: 853
I got the invite to upgrade to this card this morning in my email (with the 5K points incentive).
I have the Premier card, but I'm not A-List, so I always add the extra $30 for Early Bird r/t. It usually gets me anywhere from A20-50.
Upgrading to the Priority could mean A1-15 position, but the way I read the benefit is that you won't know until you're at the airport and they know whether there are seats available in those positions, which could be stressful if you check in manually and still find yourself with a boarding position you don't like.
That's the big — and possibly only — downside to upgrading.
I have the Premier card, but I'm not A-List, so I always add the extra $30 for Early Bird r/t. It usually gets me anywhere from A20-50.
Upgrading to the Priority could mean A1-15 position, but the way I read the benefit is that you won't know until you're at the airport and they know whether there are seats available in those positions, which could be stressful if you check in manually and still find yourself with a boarding position you don't like.
That's the big — and possibly only — downside to upgrading.
Jul 19, 2018, 12:27 pm
#17
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DAY
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Skymiles, Hilton HHonors, SPG/Marriott Rewards
Posts: 4,945
yes, you won’t know until you get to the gate if the upgraded boarding is available. However, in my experience over the last few years, I’ve never had a flight where that I wasn’t available. That’s one of the reasons I am inclined to think the car may be worth it to me. I think I easily spend more than that annual fee on the upgraded boardings every year.
Jul 19, 2018, 12:50 pm
#19
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 105
it will just be first come first serve, which is the way it is now. As I read it, You still have to go up and pay for it at the gate. It’s not like you will get it at Booking or check-in. Whenever I fly Southwest, I already make sure I get there extra early just so I can have the best shot of buying up before someone else does.
Jul 19, 2018, 1:23 pm
#20
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Central US
Programs: WN CP, HHonors, Hyatt Platinum, IHG Premier,LaQuinta Elite, Amtrak
Posts: 452
Holders of business CCs are ok:
The product is not available to either (i) current Cardmembers of any Southwest Rapids Rewards® Credit Card, or (ii) previous Cardmembers of any Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card who received a new Cardmember bonus within the last 24 months. This does not apply to Cardmembers of the Southwest Rapid Rewards Business Card and Employee Credit Card products.
Jul 19, 2018, 1:43 pm
#22
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AA, WN, UA, Bonvoy, Hertz
Posts: 2,491
Why do you think the account number would change? For Chase - usually, you could use the old card with the old expiration date for as long as you like under the upgraded terms.
Jul 19, 2018, 2:08 pm
#23
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Verdi, NV, SFO & Olympic (aka Squaw )Valley.
Programs: Ikon Pass Full + AS Gold + Marriott Titanium + Hilton Gold. Recovering UA Plat. LT lounge AA+DL+UA
Posts: 3,823
As someone who picked up a WN card in November 2017 for the Cali CP, should I go for the new card or wait until the clock resets next year? I'm at about 60k CP points this year and 15k EQMs with 27 flights.
Jul 19, 2018, 3:04 pm
#24
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,606
- The product is not available to either (i) current Cardmembers of any Southwest Rapids Rewards® Credit Card, or (ii) previous Cardmembers of any Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card who received a new Cardmember bonus within the last 24 months. This does not apply to Cardmembers of the Southwest Rapid Rewards Business Card and Employee Credit Card products.
Jul 19, 2018, 3:05 pm
#25
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,606
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Jul 19, 2018, 3:59 pm
#26
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP Gold / Marriott Bonvoy(age) Titanium Elite, IHG Platinum, WN A+/CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 337
I got the 5k upgrade offer...took it.
The upgraded boarding is good to use for your companion when they get a C BP.....less awkwardness saving a seat for so long...
Overall, its a better proposition that the Premier card for an A-List Preferred and CP holder.
The upgraded boarding is good to use for your companion when they get a C BP.....less awkwardness saving a seat for so long...
Overall, its a better proposition that the Premier card for an A-List Preferred and CP holder.
Jul 19, 2018, 4:21 pm
#28
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Radisson Rewards Gold, Best Western Diamond Select
Posts: 1,856
New chase southwest card, 65k bonus $149 fee
Haven’t seen anything about it here but the link is live. 40k after 1k spend and 25k after 15k more. 5k targeted upgrade bonuses being offered also.
Jul 19, 2018, 8:36 pm
#29
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 149
Nice card, but not eligible now since I already have and closed the Southwest cards this year and have the CP through next year. I would think this card or a variant will still be around in 2020. This card combined with one of the others and the necessary spending would get you the CP.
However, don't miss the wording: Earn 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 in the first 3 months from account opening.†Same page link to Priority Offer details
Plus, earn 25,000 points after you spend a total of $15,000 within your first year from account opening.†
In other words, you have to do a LOT of spending to get the extra points,
However, don't miss the wording: Earn 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 in the first 3 months from account opening.†Same page link to Priority Offer details
Plus, earn 25,000 points after you spend a total of $15,000 within your first year from account opening.†
In other words, you have to do a LOT of spending to get the extra points,
Jul 19, 2018, 9:55 pm
#30
Moderator, Southwest Airlines and Choice Privileges
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Central Texas
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