Is now the time to sign up for the US Air CC?
Sep 14, 2011, 3:00 pm
#31
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: UA, AA, SPG, HH, Marriott
Posts: 185
Unfortunately, the final application process review for the 60k promotion appears to be broken or disabled now. I tried Thursday and again today and each time got an error page after completing all of the requested information on the application form and submitting.
Anyone else having this issue?
Anyone else having this issue?
IE worked for me.
Sep 21, 2011, 6:29 am
#33
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: ISP
Programs: AA, Continental, US Air, Jet Blue, Delta
Posts: 8
Sep 28, 2011, 11:19 am
#34
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Philly
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 200
BTW, we can get a double hit on this right? So if I use my new MasterCard to purchase something from one of the partners, I'll get the hit for using the card and the hit for the partner transaction, right? As an added bonus I'll get the first use bonus on the card itself. This sound correct?
Sep 28, 2011, 4:32 pm
#35
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Okinawa
Posts: 2,611
BTW, we can get a double hit on this right? So if I use my new MasterCard to purchase something from one of the partners, I'll get the hit for using the card and the hit for the partner transaction, right? As an added bonus I'll get the first use bonus on the card itself. This sound correct?
Sep 29, 2011, 3:50 pm
#36
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518
So just when I was contemplating whether it was worth the trouble to open a B of A account, just to get the debit card hit, I see this:
Bank of America to charge $5/month for debit cards
Bank of America to charge $5/month for debit cards
Sep 29, 2011, 3:58 pm
#37
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SE coast USA
Programs: US, AA, AM, BA, HH, SPG, PC, Carlson, Marriott, Choice
Posts: 306
So just when I was contemplating whether it was worth the trouble to open a B of A account, just to get the debit card hit, I see this:
Bank of America to charge $5/month for debit cards
Bank of America to charge $5/month for debit cards
Sep 29, 2011, 4:13 pm
#38
Join Date: May 2008
Location: BOS/SIN
Programs: SQ
Posts: 2,704
Yep, I really don't know why anyone will use the debit card now when the credit card yearly fee is basically the same price.....
On a side note, I've had the US Mastercard for a couple of weeks now and have no idea when my next statement (for miles posting) is. It doesn't say it on the website and I'm curious how often I'll have to wait for the hit and the 40k bonus miles to post!
On a side note, I've had the US Mastercard for a couple of weeks now and have no idea when my next statement (for miles posting) is. It doesn't say it on the website and I'm curious how often I'll have to wait for the hit and the 40k bonus miles to post!
Oct 1, 2011, 4:38 pm
#40
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LAX
Posts: 2,851
So just when I was contemplating whether it was worth the trouble to open a B of A account, just to get the debit card hit, I see this:
Bank of America to charge $5/month for debit cards
Bank of America to charge $5/month for debit cards
The monthly charge won't happen till early 2012 so you can pay the $30 annual fee for the U.S. Airways dividend miles debit card, receive 3000 miles and a "hit" for 1st purchase. Then come December, switch back to a "regular' B of A debit card so you don't have to pay annual fee.
This is what i am planning on doing.
Oct 1, 2011, 5:34 pm
#41
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,037
So can anyone post a chronology of the credit card? I just reread the thread and I can only find debit card dates and timing.
I'm trying to put off an application as long as I can, and still get a hit for the US GS. I'm sure it's still safe now, but as we get close to the one-month-left point, I'll get more worried.
Has anyone had success shortening their billing cycle by changing the date?
I'm trying to put off an application as long as I can, and still get a hit for the US GS. I'm sure it's still safe now, but as we get close to the one-month-left point, I'll get more worried.
Has anyone had success shortening their billing cycle by changing the date?
Oct 1, 2011, 6:38 pm
#43
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LAX
Posts: 2,851
When I received my personal U.S. airways credit card, I called the CS number and requested an earlier closing statement date. I was given 3 choices of dates. I didn't choose the earliest one as I thought I would miss the purchase from pending to activity within 3 days. Stopped my In and Out burger and made the 1st purchase with my card. I could have made the 1st choice date.
Oct 2, 2011, 1:38 pm
#44
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, UA PS, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,904
I had to phone-order my BofA US Airways Debit Card as the online site would not work with my account and I could only do it today because of the time needed. I might not get it for 2 weeks 
However, I looked at my statement dates and noticed that they post on the 11th or 12th of each month. Hopefully, that means that they will post before the Nov 14 deadline if I can't get the October statement ...
However, I looked at my statement dates and noticed that they post on the 11th or 12th of each month. Hopefully, that means that they will post before the Nov 14 deadline if I can't get the October statement ...
Oct 2, 2011, 11:33 pm
#45
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 48
Must use the card once every 6 months or lose miles
From the small print in US Air DM Credit Card cardmember agreement:
To continue to participate in the rewards program, your account must remain open and in good standing, you must maintain your creditworthiness and you must use your card for at least one (1) purchase transcation every six (6) months (or have some type of account balance every six months). Failure to meet these requirements may result in account closure and forfeiture of all outstanding miles earned. In addition, if your payment is late in a particular billing cycle, this may result in the forfeiture of miles earned in that billing cycle. If your miles are forfeited for any reason, we will not reinstate these miles to your account.
To continue to participate in the rewards program, your account must remain open and in good standing, you must maintain your creditworthiness and you must use your card for at least one (1) purchase transcation every six (6) months (or have some type of account balance every six months). Failure to meet these requirements may result in account closure and forfeiture of all outstanding miles earned. In addition, if your payment is late in a particular billing cycle, this may result in the forfeiture of miles earned in that billing cycle. If your miles are forfeited for any reason, we will not reinstate these miles to your account.
Last edited by kroozer; Oct 2, 2011 at 11:48 pm Reason: Added card name for clarity since both credit and debit cards are discussed in this thread