I love credit cards so much! v6.0 - 2023 & 2024 (see first page for add'l details)

[Minnie368]

On no, it's the easiest call. ... all he has to say is that he unfroze his credit report and to please re-run it.
But yes, he'll have to wait 30 days to re-apply.

How long after the application day does he have to call in? It’s been 7 days.

 

[afan]

Went to the Chase sapphire lounge in BOS this morning, loved the size and how it looked. The food was more bougie than centurion which surprised me. I can normally find hot food there, had cheerios and a chocolate croissant today. I'd still go again if I was at an airport with one.

 

[becauseimnew]

How long after the application day does he have to call in? It’s been 7 days.

You have 30 days.

 

[lsutigers03]

What are some options for hotel alerts? I just got my wife and I tickets in New Orleans for a show in December. The Roosevelt in New Orleans is amazing at Christmas and as of now there’s nothing available for the night we’ll be there.

 

[StephPlum]

Went to the Chase sapphire lounge in BOS this morning, loved the size and how it looked. The food was more bougie than centurion which surprised me. I can normally find hot food there, had cheerios and a chocolate croissant today. I'd still go again if I was at an airport with one.

Do you just show your csr card or do you to activate and get something on the chase site to get in?

 

[afan]

Do you just show your csr card or do you to activate and get something on the chase site to get in?

You need the PP card associated with your CSR.

 

[eticketplease]

You need the PP card associated with your CSR.

Interesting the PP app shows one visit per year but at the bottom it shows CSR are entitled to ongoing visits.

 

[IFlossU]

Booking a cruise with Amex Platinum through a travel agent, is this still a thing? Has anyone tried this recently, and received the OBC? Looking to book 2 rooms on Royal next year, and want to make sure I’m maximizing my value.

 

[afan]

Interesting the PP app shows one visit per year but at the bottom it shows CSR are entitled to ongoing visits.

It's the PP from other sources that are one. With the CSR you can go as much as you want and take 2 guests. I know it's more than one but I don't think it's 3.

CSR holders shouldn't be limited, while it is done by the club, it's still chase branded and the equivalent of centurion.

 

[wanderlust7]

Booking a cruise with Amex Platinum through a travel agent, is this still a thing? Has anyone tried this recently, and received the OBC? Looking to book 2 rooms on Royal next year, and want to make sure I’m maximizing my value.

My friend just used it for a Princess cruise this summer.

 

[Disney Kidd]

I want to use a FNC to stay one night at the swan and dolphin in October but the points are currently 52,000 for one night. Any chance it will get down to 50? If I call will they waive the 15000 point limit to add to a FNC

 

[FreeDiningFanatic]

What are some options for hotel alerts? I just got my wife and I tickets in New Orleans for a show in December. The Roosevelt in New Orleans is amazing at Christmas and as of now there’s nothing available for the night we’ll be there.

I've had luck with Max my Point and StaywithPoints. Seats.aero also has a hotels tool now. If you maybe do a search of this thread, I recall posting one was better than the other, but I don't remember which now.

 

[FreeDiningFanatic]

I want to use a FNC to stay one night at the swan and dolphin in October but the points are currently 52,000 for one night. Any chance it will get down to 50? If I call will they waive the 15000 point limit to add to a FNC

I assume it's a 35k FNC you want to top off with 15k?
I have never heard of them waiving the point limit but if you call, we'd love to hear your data point!!

You could use an alert service (I just posted some above). Some alert services let you set a max points per night, so if your max is 50k, you could set it for that.

 

[FreeDiningFanatic]

Data point:
Booked our August airbnb through Delta airbnb link to earn 1mile per $1. Successfully credited.

I have previously used British Airways link at 3miles per $1, which is obviously much better. Takes up to 2 months to credit, which I think made me think it did not track.

In the future I will use British Airways link.

 

[*WDW*Groupie*]

I just wrapped up a night at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare using a FNC. I arrived yesterday morning and took the free shuttle to the hotel. I wasn’t expecting early check-in since I got there around 10:30, but they gave me a key to my room and also a free upgrade to a king room in the Executive Tower. Room was newly renovated (though strangely they left the shower/tub combo in place instead of putting in a stand-alone shower) and very quiet. So quiet I wasn’t sure if anyone else was staying on my floor. Bed comfy, shower pressure good, friendly staff, 6 min walk to the blue line (35-40 mins downtown), efficient shuttle service. If I had an early morning flight out of O’Hare and an expiring FNC (this one would’ve expired on October 4th) I’d definitely stay here again.

Heading to Japan in first (booked using Avios) at noon. Excited to be trying the MUJI Hotel in Ginza, but wishing that I had used Hyatt points to stay at the Centric in Ginza (I am a bit flush with Hyatt points currently)

Two nights in Tokyo and I’m off to Bali (Singapore Air first, booked by transferring URs to Singapore Air) via Singapore (55 min layover). Since I’m arriving around 7pm I booked the Novotel at the airport for 1 night before heading to Ubud. In Ubud I used points from a Cdn cc to book 5 nights at Komaneka at Bisma (walkable to town). Then off to the Umana LXR in Ugasan for 5 nights booked using 5 nights with HH points and 1 FNC. From there off to Seminyak where I’ll be staying 4 nights at the Legian which I booked using AmEx FHR to get 5X points, free breakfast and $100 f&b credit.

Leaving Bali on Singapore Air biz class (booked using AP points). Six nights at the Conrad where I’ll use the spend $750 get $150 credit on my AmEx plat. Booked using a stay 4 pay for 3 promo and got the room for under $275 / night. I had a stay booked at the Kempinski booked through Luxury Escapes but they graciously let me cancel my stay. Staying at the Conrad will save me quite a bit of $$$, plus I’m hoping for an upgrade from the basic room I booked to something nicer now that I’m a HH diamond again (thanks to the Aspire).

From Singapore I’m flying SA biz class to Taipei, where I have a 7 hour layover. Then home on EVA air biz class booked using AP points with a Priorirty Reward from dh’s account (which gave me half off the mileage cost). I’ve read very good things about Eva Air biz class so I’m hoping for a good flight.

This trip will net me 3 new pairs of pajamas; I doubt I’ll keep the ones from SA and JA (I find both to be too thick), I plan on keeping the EVA jammies because they are designed by Jason Wu and are supposed to be really nice (EVA gives them out in biz class). My all-time fav pajamas are Emirates — I wear the pants as lounge wear all the time.

Excited for this trip — I booked the Japan Air flight in late September, 2023.

In Ubud I have the following booked: bike tour of Tagalalang rice paddies, cooking class, full day tour with private driver — not going to Lampuyang Gate because departure time from hotel was 4am for a 3 hour drive — can’t get excited about that for 3 poses in front of the gates (that’s all that they allow). I plan on taking a few yoga classes, whether free or at the hotel or a local place. And of course foot massages daily lol. The driver that I booked for transfers plus the day trip (recommended on FT) kept trying to get me to do things in “his village” and offered me several times to eat dinner with his family. I’m not sure if this is customary, but I have no interest in either visiting his village or dining with his family, esp as a solo female traveler. I have politely declined no less than 4 times and if he asks again I’m not sure how polite I can be.

A HUGE thank you to this community, without whom this travel would NEVER be possible. And also a big thank you to @CaliforniaGirl (I think) who recommended Patagonia capilene shirts — I have 2 s/s t-shirts and they come with me on every.single.trip that I take. The 2 l/s sleeve ones accompany me on trips to colder climates. I’m looking for capilene tanks to round out the wardrobe but haven’t found any.

 

[platamama]

Booking a cruise with Amex Platinum through a travel agent, is this still a thing? Has anyone tried this recently, and received the OBC? Looking to book 2 rooms on Royal next year, and want to make sure I’m maximizing my value.

IME, it depends on the travel agency .
Amex still offers OBC, but some travel agencies claim there is no additional Amex OBC credit. This happened to me in December 2023 when I was planning for an April 2024 cruise...so I chose the TA that provided the Amex OBC.

 

[wanderlust7]

IME, it depends on the travel agency .
Amex still offers OBC, but some travel agencies claim there is no additional Amex OBC credit. This happened to me in December 2023 when I was planning for an April 2024 cruise...so I chose the TA that provided the Amex OBC.

Something similar may have happened to my friend. She was originally going with a TA who said they participated in the program, but couldn't tell her if the rate qualified for the Amex OBC until after she booked. So she ended up going with the TA I've used before.

 

[PrincessGidget]

I try to follow along but most of the time I am lost, I’m the worst when it comes to all this. I am constantly referring to page one and the acronyms to help me. However, I do not see OBC or FNC on the list. A little help for a newb please?

 

[palhockeymomof2]

I try to follow along but most of the time I am lost, I’m the worst when it comes to all this. I am constantly referring to page one and the acronyms to help me. However, I do not see OBC or FNC on the list. A little help for a newb please?

No worries it can be a bit confusing
OBC - on board credit
FNC - free night certificate

 

[lsutigers03]

I've had luck with Max my Point and StaywithPoints. Seats.aero also has a hotels tool now. If you maybe do a search of this thread, I recall posting one was better than the other, but I don't remember which now.

Thank you very much I added alerts with Max my Point and StaywithPoints. I also found rooms.aero after asking the question. I don't think I'll get a room but it's worth a try. The Roosevelt is by far the most popular hotel in New Orleans at Christmas.