11/23/09 I got a call from a CSR telling me she would approve my application if I agreed to close three dormant accounts with Chase, so of course I agreed and was given a limit of $4000 (approximately the total limit of the three closed accounts) Hooray!
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Message edited by: vitbich on 2009-11-23 12:41:18 CST
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BA miles cannot be redeemed for transatlantic flights on American Airlines. However, they can be redeemed for other oneworld flights, including transatlantic Iberia flights, and non-transatlantic AA flights.
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Message edited by: SuperG03 on 2009-11-21 15:14:40 CST
Note that this is now live (care of flyertalk) via this link: 50,000 miles for first purchase, 50,000 for $2,000 in spending within 3 months. http://www.mychasecreditcards.com/britishairways/hp_postpin (edit: the link seems to work with or without the "hp_postpin", so who knows what that means).
T&C for the two bonuses: " You will receive 50,000 bonus BA Miles with this bonus offer, which can be redeemed for 1 transatlantic reward flight in World Traveller, economy class from the USA to Europe Zone 1, or choose to redeem for another qualifying flight. Europe Zone 1 includes the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Switzerland. All reward flights are subject to taxes, fees, charges and surcharges, including airline surcharges. You will qualify for and receive your bonus after your first purchase/first use of the card. First purchase/first use includes purchases, balance transfers, or any checks that are used to access your account, and excludes cash advances. After qualifying, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for bonus BA Miles to post to your account. This one-time bonus offer is valid only for first-time cardmembers with new accounts. Existing cardmembers/accounts are not eligible for this bonus offer.
You will receive 50,000 bonus BA Miles with this bonus offer, which can be redeemed for 1 transatlantic reward flight in World Traveller, economy class from the USA to Europe Zone 1, or choose to redeem for another qualifying flight. Europe Zone 1 includes the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Switzerland. All reward flights are subject to taxes, fees, charges and surcharges, including airline surcharges. To qualify and receive your bonus, you must make qualifying transactions totaling $2,000 or more during the first 3 months from account opening. Qualifying transactions include purchases, balance transfers, and any checks that are used to access your account, and exclude cash advances. After qualifying, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for bonus BA Miles to post to your account. To be eligible for this bonus offer, account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. This one-time bonus offer is valid only for first-time cardmembers with new accounts. Existing cardmembers/accounts are not eligible for this bonus offer. " vitbich said:I just saw this article
The card will be issued by Chase
-Starts Nov 16 -Must spend $2000 in first three months -$75 annual fee
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Message edited by: Floydian on 2009-11-05 14:54:29 CST
HumDoHamaraDo said:Does Chase still have the 1 application per 6 months limit?
I was wondering about that myself, and although this application does not mention it explicitly as with some applications in the past, I wouldn't be surprised if they use that reason for denial, especially in this tight credit environment. FYI to those who recently applied for the Chase Sapphire card.
Message edited by: Floydian on 2009-11-05 14:57:03 CST
HumDoHamaraDo said:Does Chase still have the 1 application per 6 months limit? I did a small AOR (5 apps) 6 months ago, including 2 chase cards... I only got approved on the first on they received, they listed too many inquiries as reason for denial on the second.
Before anyone gets too excited about flying to Europe in first for free, note that BA has hefty fuel surcharge fees. Last year, they ran a mileage promotion under which I thought my wife and I would be going to Europe in business or first class on miles until I learned that we would be paying over a grand in fuel surcharge fees. Still a good deal to be sure, but deflating when we thought it would be a nominal charge. So we didn't go. Still opportunities to use the miles on AA without such fees, but investigate (on Flyertalk) before you jump.
bigdaddycincinnati said:Before anyone gets too excited about flying to Europe in first for free, note that BA has hefty fuel surcharge fees. Last year, they ran a mileage promotion under which I thought my wife and I would be going to Europe in business or first class on miles until I learned that we would be paying over a grand in fuel surcharge fees. Still a good deal to be sure, but deflating when we thought it would be a nominal charge. So we didn't go. Still opportunities to use the miles on AA without such fees, but investigate (on Flyertalk) before you jump.
thanks for the sobering note!... hopefully can plan to use it domestic.
largeeyes said:$1k for 2 people in First class isn't bad, but having to use all those miles would suck. Can you tell us more? I assume it was CVG to XXX?
I just looked through the thread on this cc deal on flyertalk, and somewhere in there is a link to the tariff and fee schedule for award miles. With it, you should be able to tell how much money it will cost for an award trip.
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