I love credit cards so much! v7.0 - 2025 (see first page for add'l details)

[georgina]

Way behind on this thread, just got back from 2 weeks in Africa and many websites were not available in the countries I was in, when I checked once or twice. Decided to try for CSR Biz, was approved with a $10,000 CL after the phone call from the fraud dept to make sure it was really me applying. Used a support link from DH's CIP. I have 3 open Chase personal cards and 2 biz cards, one that I use semi-regularly. Will try to refer him to a new CIU soon, would like to get the points to his CSR to hopefully beat the late October deadline.

I have $12,000 CL on my CIC and $9000 on my CIP, so I will move quite a bit over so I don't have to make too many separate payments to hit the CSR Biz MSR.

 

[havaneselover]

Has anyone tried Beis luggage? I need a large checked bag. I have an Away Medium checked bag and the kids and I all have bigger carry-ons. When I went to Norway I realized the 70 L capacity of the medium was too small for me for over a week (I probably could do it, but it caused stress). So I'm looking for a large check bag. The only reason I'm considering Beis is I have a 15% Amex offer. Otherwise I'd just get an Away large checked bag. The difference after all discounts is $80.

 

[reliev]

I usually go to whichever isn't crowded, honestly. The difference between Centurion and Skyclub isn't significant imho-neither is worth waiting so I check the line and walk to the other. The DL Flagship is reserved for Delta One (not first but biz international or possibly to LAX?) or AF/KLM biz (TATL) iirc so that's another option if that's how you're flying TO JFK from overseas.

yeah DL flagship is business only AFAIK. I did it to Munich and back, which was great.

 

[gr8ful]

I am going to apply for a new card today but can't decide what.

For southwest- am I correct that the elevated bonus earns the companion pass for next year? And then do you just book with points/the otjer person is free? We are the opposite of most people in that we will consider southwest more now that they do assigned seating.

Did you get the answer to your question about the SWA companion pass? I couldn’t find one in the posts following yours and have the same question. I believe the 100,000 bonus points count toward the 135,000 needed for a companion pass, but would appreciate verification. Thanks!

 

[jenmsmith]

Did you get the answer to your question about the SWA companion pass? I couldn’t find one in the posts following yours and have the same question. I believe the 100,000 bonus points count toward the 135,000 needed for a companion pass, but would appreciate verification. Thanks!

The elevated bonus does count towards the 135,000 Rapid Rewards points needed for the companion pass. The previous poster mentions earning the CP with that one card. The sign up bonus alone won't earn the pass, but it does get the majority of the way there.

 

[gr8ful]

The elevated bonus does count towards the 135,000 Rapid Rewards points needed for the companion pass. The previous poster mentions earning the CP with that one card. The sign up bonus alone won't earn the pass, but it does get the majority of the way there.

That’s what I thought. Thank you for confirming!

 

[LAX]

there's a hampton Inn right outside Acadia we've stayed at. Not sure of room sizes as I only needed for 2. Make sure you try Trenton Lobster Pound. Amazing lobster, no frills

Thanks for the recommendation. Need to check it out the next time we visit Maine.

LAX