I used the 250 point airline ticket back in October to fly rountrip from CT to San Diego. First, i think i was on hold for an hour before being able to talk to someone. No problems at all with dates or times. They are flexible. I was, however, charged an extra $70 for taxes and fees which was unexpected. I probably won't try it again.

bad107 said:yeah I know how to redeem it. I was just wondering how people's experiences were. If they were actually able to get you a flight , if the flight actually cost how many points they said or if it cost more if you book it late etc..

I just booked a flight to Taiwan for 60,000 points. They got really good times for me, and they got the airline that I wanted. On top of this, the cheapest ticket to Taiwan for the dates that I wanted is currently 950 dollars. 60,000 points, is a much better deal. And Citi is paying for taxes and fees currently. You can't beat that.

thank you's travel department is outsourced to expedia, so when you call to book you get actual travel professionals, not citi CSRs who know nothing about flights. give 'em a call!

bad107 said:anyone with info on redemption for flights? How did the process go? Was it hard to get the flight you wanted? etc.. Thanks!

I've had bad luck with the "new" travel agency they are using for the Thank you network. In order to get nonstop flights, luck really needs to be on your side.

Keyboard said:Another drawback of getting the gas gift card-

In addition to losing the 5% rebate on gas purchases, you are forced to go to a station with the gift card- possibly losing even more if you have to go a more expensive gas station. In many places, name brand stations are never the lowest price compared to the grocery store or Wal-Mart gas..

Target, Amazon, or Student Loan Rebate seem like the best options to me.

Actually, my local Shell station has the lowest price by far in the area.

Actually, my local Shell station has the lowest price by far in the area.

I didn't say it's that way for everyone.. Just a lot of places, including where I live, the Shell Stations are 5-15 cents more than cheapest station(s) in town. It's at least another factor to consider.

Guys,

Be careful when you redeem thank you points. Note that to get a $25 certificate, you need 3000 points while to get a $100 certificate you need 10,000 points. So be on the lookout and try and claim a $100 cert if you have the points.

Please also note that AFAIK all the cool GCs are well hidden. You might have to search to find them instead of looking through the categories.

This does not apply to all the gift certificates available.

I have 5 Thankyou Citibank Cards. I receive bonus points on almost everything: Gas, Restaurants, Groceries, Drug Stores, Auto Rentals, Office Supplies, Plane Tickets, Taxes & other business affairs. (Now if I can only find a way to add an MtvU Card I would be in heaven.)

I use to solely get Amazon Gift Certs, but I've purchased everything I needed from them. I've recently used my points for a $50 Target and a $50 Macy's card. Using them to purchase some clothes and other items that aren't practical to purchase via Amazon or eBay.

I like to keep it simple with gift cards rather than swing for the fences for a super reward like a plane ticket.

Heffer, may I ask how you get the bonus points on airline tickets?

ah, they have annual fees. That would be why I haven't looked into them.

I dont like annual fees.