Most likely an obvious question, but here we go anyway. The fiance wants to get a new card. Should she start off with the CSR like I did so we are both accumulating UR points, or should she start with the Amex Platinum to diversify?
Guess I need to move my priority pass to chase benefit How are they even accomplishing this without creating a new priority pass tier. Haven't used it since leaving Oregon but it was great for many locations without lounges.
Took advantage of some of the Hilton Aspire benefits in Boston this past week. Quick run down: Did the advance purchase rate on the standard guest room, 3 nights for $785 total. There was an AmEx promo credit on stays at Hilton properties over an amount so I'll get a $50 statement credit. Used my weekend reward night for a 4th night. There were no suites available but we got upgraded to a superior guest room, quite a bit larger with some nicer features and generally runs about $30 more per night than the standard room. Also got vouchers for a free continental breakfast or $20 daily to the cafe, so another $80 there. Overall, spent $735 for something like $1200 worth of a normal stay. 10/10, will stay again Edited to correct the credit
Yeah, that has to be it. I was doing something stupid where I was remembering that one for stays in Hawaii for $200 back. Corrected my amounts
The range of quality when it comes to Priority Pass lounges is substantial. I’d like to have access to the Delta lounges by the next time I travel, they seem to be consistently better.
Ive got CSR as well as SPG Lux (under which I think I set up Priority Pass,) but my PP card shows an 11 digit number. Do I understand correctly that there is another level of membership that I need to switch over to by attaching it to my CSR card?
I fly out of CLT a lot so I'd love to find a way to have access to the American lounge and/or the upcoming Centurion lounge there. Haven't done any research yet though.
I've been in some lol bad Priority Pass lounges (think it was Korean Air's in Hong Kong) but some are really legit like in Toronto
She can try. It's a matter of preference. There are benefits of having one currency with a lot of stuff and there are benefits to having different currencies so you can find the best deal
Signed up for a Venture card last week...got the "we'll let you know" message...figured I had opened too many recently...nope, approved with a 30k credit limit. wtf, I don't need this temptation in my life
I find it annoying that I have Chase Points from churning and Delta from flying. It would be better, IMO, with all in the same spot
You guys should all just get Aspires to solidify that PP Select level. Here, I can help with that: http://refer.amex.us/MICHAPXBPX?XLINK=MSIA Guys, I’m here for you.
I was looking at this and thr points seem to suck dick. 130k points was only like $700. Seemed pretty weak. I don't get the hype behind this card
Apply first, ask questions later. Kidding. It’s definitely not for everyone. As ohhaithur’s chart shows, if you value status and prefer one specific family of hotels, it’s a great card. Their point value also is fluid, too. Nights at Waldorf Orlando were 80,000 with a cash value of $600+ at the time. Also, the yearly credits and the free weekend night make the points simply bonus. You get more than your money back from the credits and night alone.
Yeah, it’s not all great. Fuck, the Conrad Bora Bora can range around 200,000 a night for a standard reward night.
Really though, there's value in diversifying frequently for me, but it only works if you have a lot Having 5,000 Delta points is useless But if you have a lot of each you can fly one way on one brand and another on the other leg and save yourself a lot
ohhaithur or anyone else...views on Southwest Companion pass? Going to try and set up to earn in January/February 2020 and get ~two years out of it https://thepointsguy.com/guide/earn-southwest-companion-pass-new-year/
southwest is more than most airlines imo very airport specific on how useful it is and if you're an international traveler vs all domestic my parents in STL who don't fly international get tons of use out of theirs
have had it the last year and its saved easily thousands at this point. we got it from a promotion so we didn't need to get 110K points, but if you can get it by opening a new card and earning the remaining points, its 100% worth it.
used priority pass at Timberline Steaks and Grille at Terminal C in DEN a couple weeks ago. They have the deal where the cardholder and guest get $28 each for food/drink. Waiter mentioned that they were the 9th highest grossing restaurant in the country after coming on board w/ Priority Pass.
Well he just means their volume is going to go down w/o Amex visits. Chase and Citi (iirc) that they aren't changing that perk at this time.
Have eaten here many times since DEN is a frequent airport for us. They stay really busy and generally service is pretty quick so you can squeeze it in a short layover if necessary. Awesome breakfast
service was great. Was about a 10 minute wait but that's to be expected since it is the only PP option.
I'm sure there are statistics out there for it but I'd be curious to know out of all Priority Passes issued, what the source is for each person. In other words, how many active cards are from CSR, how many are AmEx, how many are people that just pay PP directly
Timberline almost caused a breakup with how slow their service was once. We were in there for 105 minutes with no alcohol and we did no stalling