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Credit cards - best for air miles?
Posted on 03/04/2003 11:02:47 AM PST by ex-snook
What is the best credit card to have to earn flight miles?
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Thanks
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posted on
03/04/2003 11:02:48 AM PST
by
ex-snook
To: ex-snook
Call First USA Card at (800) 297-4691 to place a fast, easy application over the phone for the United Airlines Mileage Plus Visa credit Card. Request the "Member-get-a-Member" program and earn 15,000 points with your first purchase. You will also get a $25 United travel discount coupon and One-class upgrade certificate. First Card is open 24 hours a day. Try calling during non peak times or weekends. You may even be able apply over the phone. It takes about 8 minutes to do. It's fast and easy!
To: #1CTYankee
Thanks - but is it only good on United?
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posted on
03/04/2003 11:17:48 AM PST
by
ex-snook
(American jobs needs balanced trade - WE BUY FROM YOU, YOU BUY FROM US)
To: ex-snook
Depends on where you live. If you're on the upper midwest, Northwest Airlines may be best. No time limit on miles.
To: ex-snook
I would say a Shell, Amaco(BP), or Clark. Just make sure you fly Chevrolet or Ford.
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posted on
03/04/2003 11:28:24 AM PST
by
greydog
To: #1CTYankee
If you get a First USA you'll pay far more in high interest and hidden charges than you'll ever get in air miles.
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posted on
03/04/2003 11:36:51 AM PST
by
moyden
To: ex-snook
AMEX I charge everything of business and personal from groceries to mail on the AMEX and you can transfer the points to many airlines and hotel chains.
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posted on
03/04/2003 11:43:43 AM PST
by
kellynla
(Once a Marine...)
To: kellynla
AmEx also has a special card that costs about $90 but it gives double points.
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posted on
03/04/2003 11:47:19 AM PST
by
ladyjane
To: ex-snook
AMEX Delta Airlines Sky Miles card. Charge everything you can ... gas, groceries, etc. ... it adds up quickly.
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posted on
03/04/2003 11:47:34 AM PST
by
BluH2o
To: ex-snook
BTW if you get a gold, platinum or black AMEX there are some great amenities/upgrades at hotels and opportunities for concerts etc. that you can purchase with the CARD. Check out the website for partner airlines and hotels.
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posted on
03/04/2003 11:51:55 AM PST
by
kellynla
(Once a Marine...)
To: kellynla
If you can get a black AMEX card, chances are you're not hangin' around FR...
Michael
To: ex-snook
depends on where you live and what you fly. If you live near a hub, you'll want to have a card for the airline that runs the hub (i.e. Chicago/San Fran/LA/Dulles are United hubs).
FirstUSA has a program called value miles that allows you to use points on any airline, but the maximum ticket value is $425. American Express has a similar program.
To: Wright is right!
just watchin' the Futures MARKET :-)
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posted on
03/04/2003 12:18:26 PM PST
by
kellynla
(Once a Marine...)
To: ex-snook
You could get a card that gives a cash rebate of 1-2%, and spend the money on airline tickets.
Figure an air mile is worth a penny. (40,000 miles gets you a ticket worth about $400, roughly speaking). Now, if you can get more than a penny in rebate for each dollar you spend, you are even or ahead (and need not worry about blackout dates or which airline you prefer.)
The only real advantage of mileage awards is that you can be spontaneous, and not get reamed for a last-minute purchase.
To: moyden
If you get a First USA you'll pay far more in high interest and hidden charges than you'll ever get in air miles.I wouldn't know. I only use credit cards for purchaces I have the money to cover.
I pay the bill in full and have never been hit up for extra charges or paid interest.
IMHO, People who can't pay in this manner should tear up the cards they have.
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