Barclay US Airways Card Becoming AAdvantage Mastercard
May 20, 2014, 8:16 am
#92
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 145
USAirways tweet sums up how I feel about changes so far
May 20, 2014, 8:23 am
#93
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: LAX
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That twitter user is complaining about US Airways making changes to their FF program (the worst rated US program) and saying that following AA's program (the highest rated US program) is a poor idea. While there were pros and cons to each it wouldn't be possible to keep all the pros from each program - in this instance I think switching over to AA's style is the better move.
May 20, 2014, 8:30 am
#94
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May 20, 2014, 9:08 am
#95
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
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That twitter user is complaining about US Airways making changes to their FF program (the worst rated US program) and saying that following AA's program (the highest rated US program) is a poor idea. While there were pros and cons to each it wouldn't be possible to keep all the pros from each program - in this instance I think switching over to AA's style is the better move.
You know what they say: When everyone tells you you're drunk, maybe it's time to go lie down. I think I'll go lie down now.
May 20, 2014, 9:29 am
#96
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: USA
Programs: Hhonors Silver, Aadvantage Platinum
Posts: 75
Wow, I had not thought about it this way. I have to admit I feel a bit ashamed just about now ... ashamed to have used those companion certificates when I could have just paid regular fares for those other two passengers ... ashamed to have wanted 10,000 PQMs for $25,000 spend, when I can get them for $40,000 spend on a $450/year card. Basically, ashamed.
You know what they say: When everyone tells you you're drunk, maybe it's time to go lie down. I think I'll go lie down now.
You know what they say: When everyone tells you you're drunk, maybe it's time to go lie down. I think I'll go lie down now.
May 20, 2014, 10:47 am
#97
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@USAirways you're turning a great FF program/benefits into American -- their model went bankrupt; there was no cost to the Barclays benefits
GMAB.
May 20, 2014, 11:07 am
#98
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Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
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It's interesting to me that most here will seem to miss the PQM and the companion certificate. I've had the card for 4 years and never used either one. For me, it's the 10K RDM and the lounge pass that make paying the annual fee worthwhile.
But, yeah, I too will likely be cancelling once the changes are all in effect.
But, yeah, I too will likely be cancelling once the changes are all in effect.
May 20, 2014, 11:21 am
#99
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 145
It's interesting to me that most here will seem to miss the PQM and the companion certificate. I've had the card for 4 years and never used either one. For me, it's the 10K RDM and the lounge pass that make paying the annual fee worthwhile.
But, yeah, I too will likely be cancelling once the changes are all in effect.
But, yeah, I too will likely be cancelling once the changes are all in effect.
May 20, 2014, 11:23 am
#100
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 145
i thought the most telling part was this b.s. response from US:
@USAirways "These policy changes ensure we can invest in and deliver the best possible products and services."
Huh? How does cutting back on PQMs and companion certificates from high spend customers allow you to invest in better products and services?
@USAirways "These policy changes ensure we can invest in and deliver the best possible products and services."
Huh? How does cutting back on PQMs and companion certificates from high spend customers allow you to invest in better products and services?
May 20, 2014, 11:27 am
#101
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: US Airways Gold, Marriott Platinum, SW A List
Posts: 1,575
i thought the most telling part was this b.s. response from US:
@USAirways "These policy changes ensure we can invest in and deliver the best possible products and services."
Huh? How does cutting back on PQMs and companion certificates from high spend customers allow you to invest in better products and services?
@USAirways "These policy changes ensure we can invest in and deliver the best possible products and services."
Huh? How does cutting back on PQMs and companion certificates from high spend customers allow you to invest in better products and services?
This happens all the time when two companies become one.
May 20, 2014, 12:22 pm
#102
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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I'm considering the AA higher level card to get the 10K EQM's, as well as the Alaska card for their companion certificate. When I do this though is dependent on when the FF programs merge as I'm a preferred on US, not AA. Getting those EQM's in my AA account would be worthless until it has my accounts merged.
May 20, 2014, 1:04 pm
#103
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
Not too much familiarity with the bank cards, but I am intrigued by the Citi AAdvantage card. The $450 annual fee is significant, but it includes an Admirals Club membership. And, you get 10k PQMs for 40k in spend.
Anyone have this last card and want to share experiences with it?
Anyone have this last card and want to share experiences with it?
If you want an Admirals Club membership, you basically get a bunch of free ancillary benefits along with it. Some of them (Priority Boarding, and the free bag) are benefits you get anyway as an elite frequent flier member, but the 10k EQM and no forex fees are nice.
Plus, right now there's a signup bonus for 100,000 bonus miles for $10k spend and your first $200 worth of purchases are free.
I've found the customer service on the high end Citi cards to be very good, but YMMV.
Last edited by nall; May 20, 2014 at 1:12 pm
May 20, 2014, 4:11 pm
#104
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Executive Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,663
I plan to cancel my US credit card later this year. My wife will do the same. We will really miss the companion cert and the 10K PQM. If you are reading this and feel the same, I hope you will cancel your card as well. If tens of thousands of cardholders cancel their card, this will make a statement. Maybe nothing will happen but we can at least protest in this way.
May 20, 2014, 4:21 pm
#105
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: US Airways Gold, Marriott Platinum, SW A List
Posts: 1,575
Nothing will happen, AA has a contract with Citi not Barclay's and they can't change that.