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

[NewbieMom]

We just used the hotel car service. It's very reliable and nice, but I wouldn't say it's reasonably priced.

I'm not sure when you're going, but when we were there earlier this year I saw whales from the hotel pretty much every time I glanced towards the ocean. Never seen so many in any one place, even Maui.

What month did you go? I'm looking at Feb.

 

[StephPlum]

I didn't pay alot of attention to the AMEX Biz Plat changes. I thought my AF would post in Dec at the higher amount but it just posted at the old AF. I have to keep it until Dec (at least) due to taking an upgrade. I'm good keeping another year until the AF goes up.

When can I get the new benefits? In particular the $300 semi-annual hotel credit. Would that be available now? or not until 2026?

 

[wanderlust7]

I didn't pay alot of attention to the AMEX Biz Plat changes. I thought my AF would post in Dec at the higher amount but it just posted at the old AF. I have to keep it until Dec (at least) due to taking an upgrade. I'm good keeping another year until the AF goes up.

When can I get the new benefits? In particular the $300 semi-annual hotel credit. Would that be available now? or not until 2026?

You can use it now. I've already used mine.

 

[AndreaDM]

Just a PSA for those of you with the AMEX Plat and the new UberOne credits. Make sure you unselect your Uber credits as payment for UberOne and select the AMEX card. I found out the hard way, placed an UberEats order last night and had only $5.01 in credits to use instead of $15. Figured out I was charged for UberOne and it used my credits to pay for it.

 

[wanderlust7]

There is some speculation on what might happen after the transition to Citi that is concerning. Link

If the Barclays Red shows as closed and the converted Citibank shows as new (but backdated), then you'll have added 2 cards to your 5/24.

It might reset your Citi AA counter. If you got the Citi AA recently, then it doesn't really matter. If you're close to waiting out the 48 months, then it would.

Ha, I do have a Barclays, guess I need to pay better attention. Aviator Red, so that one will not be changed?

Aviator Red will be converted to a Citi card at some point next year. There are some potential risks with that (quoted myself above).

I just canceled DH's that he got a waived AF on last year. If this wasn't happening, I might have tried for another waived AF.

Red is pretty identical to their current $99 card. They might try and force people to that one but the Red has wifi credits that I don't believe Citi's current card has.

That's an interesting point. The Aviator Red was official discontinued on 9/30. So guessing they either do a phased conversion or everyone gets converted after 9/30/26. I would think they can't take away any promised benefits the first year.

 

[LilSweetPeaPhoto]

Anyone do any bank bonuses lately? Darn Wealthfront is down to 3.75%. I am eying the US bank business one. Sounds like there is one for $1200 and one for $1500.

Recommendations for Los Cabos?
1. Does anyone have a reliable airport transfer that you've used before and reasonably priced?
2. Rec for a good whale watching tour? Preferably kid-friendly. This is on my kids' #1 to-see list.

We actually rented a car. It was a super easy drive, and the rental was like $40! Parking was free at the Waldorf. And the car came in handy since I got the flu, we had to run to Walmart a few times.

I wish I knew who we booked with. We came across them walking around the pier area. They were near a statue. Looking at photos I think it was EcoCat tours. They did an awesome job tracking a mom/baby/nurse. We went at the end of February. And yes, you could see them just off the coast. It was INSANE!

Since our trip was only 2 days last year and I had the flu, we're thinking of going again this February. Right now I have Dec booked, but we're going to bail on that for when we can fly Delta direct, LOL.