MileagePlus - I just hit 10M Miles (RDMs)
Feb 16, 2019, 6:55 pm
#33
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Likely most of those in the form of UA CC spend.
Personally, I would leverage higher credit card earning choices, which would also allow more flexibility in redemption. Why limit to UA or *A with limited amount of saver awards when credit card points open up a lot more opportunities, and some at even at lower rates than UA.
Personally, I would leverage higher credit card earning choices, which would also allow more flexibility in redemption. Why limit to UA or *A with limited amount of saver awards when credit card points open up a lot more opportunities, and some at even at lower rates than UA.
Took me about 8-9 months as a result of spend. Had the SPG Amex, and switched to United Chase once the SPG Amex got devalued. Have to look into Freedom Unlimited. Do they have a business version of that?
Feb 16, 2019, 7:01 pm
#34
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To me, SPG AMEX is still more valuable than UA Chase. While it's no longer as lucrative as it used to be, there are still a lot of flexibility due to the number of transfer partners. With UA, you are locked into UA+partner redemption.
If you do a lot of travel, you need to look into AMEX Plat (5x airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x travel and entertainment). If you have any type of similar spend history with AMEX, I am certain you would be invited to the AMEX Centurion card.
Feb 16, 2019, 7:13 pm
#35
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Feb 16, 2019, 10:51 pm
#36
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Feb 17, 2019, 8:44 am
#37
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Feb 17, 2019, 9:19 am
#38
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I was just thinking of my own experience being 1K flying in economy
Feb 19, 2019, 7:02 pm
#39
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The CSR discussion was moved to moved to the Chase forum where there is extensive discussion of the benefits and use of CSR
High points earning from business, is CSR a better card?
WineCountryUA
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High points earning from business, is CSR a better card?
WineCountryUA
UA coModerator
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Feb 19, 2019 at 7:12 pm