Barclay US Airways Card Becoming AAdvantage Mastercard
Oct 1, 2014, 10:49 am
#211
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: San Diego, CA USA
Programs: AA PLAT
Posts: 103
So I applied and in 10 seconds was approved... it was a no brainer as these miles will end up in my AA account next year and $89 for 40k miles is a bargain. Thoughts?
Oct 1, 2014, 4:47 pm
#212
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
This may be a repeat post as I only skimmed the thread.
I contacted Barclay as I want to use my companion certs in Sept 2015, since I won't get them until November 2014 and wanted to make sure they would be good for 12 months and they told me they would be.
They also said this is the last year of the 10K mile bonus and the two companion certs
I contacted Barclay as I want to use my companion certs in Sept 2015, since I won't get them until November 2014 and wanted to make sure they would be good for 12 months and they told me they would be.
They also said this is the last year of the 10K mile bonus and the two companion certs
Oct 7, 2014, 9:59 pm
#213
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1
Just a quick FYI...US Airway's Club has been closed at RDU. They are referring everybody to the AAdmirals Club, further down the concourse. From my experience, AA & US are offering reciprocal benefits at their various clubs.
Oct 8, 2014, 8:06 am
#214
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
I applied and annual fee posted on 9/30/14. When does the club pass come in the mail? It wasn't with the physical card.
I made my first transaction as well. Should I wait until the statement closes before I make my payment? Does it matter when it comes to the sign up bonus miles? I'm not in any rush to get the miles as I will not be redeeming until they become AA miles. Seems I repaired my credit in time fro this so I to top off my US account. I've had 20K miles US mile sitting in my account for a few years now, keeping it active with iTunes purchases..
I made my first transaction as well. Should I wait until the statement closes before I make my payment? Does it matter when it comes to the sign up bonus miles? I'm not in any rush to get the miles as I will not be redeeming until they become AA miles. Seems I repaired my credit in time fro this so I to top off my US account. I've had 20K miles US mile sitting in my account for a few years now, keeping it active with iTunes purchases..
Oct 8, 2014, 9:31 am
#215
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 3,975
Did you see post #203? They said they would stop issuing the club passes on 9/30/14. The interesting thing is that it's still listed as a benefit at the application page http://www.worldgotbigger.com/us-air...card/benefits/ and says it's valid for "a one-time visit at any domestic US Airways or American operated club location." Not clear about including an adult companion. Anyway, in my recollection the Club pass and companion cert. have been sent towards a month after the card.
Oct 8, 2014, 11:57 am
#216
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
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Did you see post #203? They said they would stop issuing the club passes on 9/30/14. The interesting thing is that it's still listed as a benefit at the application page http://www.worldgotbigger.com/us-air...card/benefits/ and says it's valid for "a one-time visit at any domestic US Airways or American operated club location." Not clear about including an adult companion. Anyway, in my recollection the Club pass and companion cert. have been sent towards a month after the card.
Oct 16, 2014, 8:06 am
#217
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 120
This is most definitely the last year for that 10,000 preferred miles bonus unfortunately
Oct 18, 2014, 6:26 pm
#218
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DCA
Programs: AA PPro, Mariott Ambassador, B6 Mosaic, SBUX Gold, Best Buy Elite
Posts: 1,838
Has there been any mention of the 5k mileage discount for award tickets going away?
Oct 19, 2014, 7:44 am
#219
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ROA / CLT
Programs: AA Plat, Marriott Life Plat
Posts: 801
Oct 19, 2014, 8:02 pm
#220
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: L.A.
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, IHG Platinum and whatever Amex platinum gives me.
Posts: 19
Just posted this on the forum but there is a targeted 50,000 Dividend Miles Bonus mailer, $89.00 (not waived) but no minimum spend (first charge or balance transfer triggers the bonus) that was recently sent out from Barclay (mine arrived Oct. 18, 2014). It still offers the companion ticket, plus the 5000 mile reduction on award ticketing, plus Zone 2 Boarding and free first bag. The landing page is usairwayscard.com/7653
Last edited by millemiglia; Oct 19, 2014 at 8:02 pm Reason: typo
Oct 19, 2014, 10:52 pm
#221
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, HH Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 1,786
Do you have anything that supports this claim? I've heard this as well but wanted to see if this was anything more than speculation. I have my annual fee due in Decemeber and if this is gone I may as well switch over to an AA card with different benefits.
Oct 20, 2014, 6:03 am
#222
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: ALB
Programs: AA EXP, HHonors Diamond, Nexus
Posts: 432
I can see if I still have it at home (probably tossed it), but I'm 99% sure the mailer telling us about "exciting changes to our card" had something along the lines of the 10k PQM going away and being replaced by a meager flight voucher after $30k spend. Maybe $100 voucher? Something equally worthless in the grand scheme of things.
Oct 20, 2014, 9:32 am
#223
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, HH Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 1,786
I can see if I still have it at home (probably tossed it), but I'm 99% sure the mailer telling us about "exciting changes to our card" had something along the lines of the 10k PQM going away and being replaced by a meager flight voucher after $30k spend. Maybe $100 voucher? Something equally worthless in the grand scheme of things.
Oct 23, 2014, 7:12 am
#224
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: ALB
Programs: AA EXP, HHonors Diamond, Nexus
Posts: 432
Just received another email from Barclaycard with a few new updates on the card:
- 10k anniversary miles will remain after the programs combine - cardholders will receive 10k AAdvantage miles.
- Cardholders now receive a 25% discount on onboard purchases (food, beverages, headsets) on both US and AA.
- Cardholders now receive 2x miles for AA purchases just like they currently receive on US purchases.
Oct 23, 2014, 7:16 am
#225
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: US Airways Gold, Marriott Platinum, SW A List
Posts: 1,575
Underwhelming