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Which priority pass is the best? I have one from capital One venture x and other from Amex platinum business
Ashley
1 month ago
I’m dying to stay at the Park Hyatt Niseko for 3 days between Dec 28 and Jan 4. I know it books out a year in advance but found an elusive 5 business class seat flight redemption on AirFrance for my family a few weeks ago and jumped on the chance. What should my strategy be to snatch this hotel availability if it comes available? Check everyday? Set an alert? All of the above?
Bits and bobs
1 month ago
Today I called Chase requesting a product change from the Bonvoy Bold to the Boundless. I just wanted to get the yearly 35k certificate.
I was told that the only product change I am eligible for is to the Bonvoy Bountiful.
I seldom spend on this card unless there’s a promotion.
I’ve had the card nearly two years.
Are you aware of Chase limiting product changes in this way? Any suggestions?
Tom
2 months ago
Question applying for business credit card as a Sole Proprietor. I’m well over Chase 5/24 and have 11 hard inquiries over the last two years. I rent property and want to apply for a Chase Ink card using my new EIN. I have three cards with Chase now and a banking relationship – will Chase do another hard inquiry on my SSN? Or will they use my EIN and established relationship? I don’t want another hard inquiry.
Sue
2 months ago
I just finished listening to your ask me anything podcast can you please continue to post it as a podcast every month .I love listening to your podcast while I’m walking or working out and this gives me an extra episode to listen to.love all your content, I’ve learned so much from you guys thank you keep up the good work.
Jeff Rowland
3 months ago
Can’t explain what’s happening. Your thoughts?
Researching one way flights from Jacksonville to Honolulu, connecting through Atlanta in business class. Searching on Delta.com shows no flights via ATL for a one way ticket. I then searched on a multi city ticket, JAX – ATL, ATL – HNL. Again no flights shown. I did an individual search in availability from Jax – Atl and it shows plenty of availability in first class cabin( no delta one as it’s a short 1 hr flight.) I did a separate search for Delta one availability from ATL – HNL and it shows plenty of Delta One availability. Any thoughts on why no availability shows when do a one way or multi city flight?
Thanks
Michael Mehling
6 months ago
Delta Skymiles changes. Again.
Does anyone know if the complementary status extension for every 100k of MQM per year will also entitle you to the choice benefits that come with the status?
Or will you have to earn status every year to get the choice benefits?
I already have Delta Medallion Status for 2024 and will have enough MQM to extend that for 3-4 more years. If I am granted the Choice Benefits along with the MQM status extension, does it make any sense to keep my Delta Reserve American Express personal and business cards? I guess what I am asking is, would I be better served using an Amex Platinum until my Delta status expires in 4 years? I could always transfer miles to Delta if needed. Being Diamond Medallion most of the perks of the Delta reserve Amex will already be covered by the Diamond Medallion Status.
My status is earned every year through card spend from owning a business.
Thanks again!
BusinessCardMaybe
7 months ago
I own a rental property and declare rental income/expenses on my taxes using my SSN. Do I qualify for a business card using my SSN ?
Hi, as I began obtaining travel cards last year, I realized CSP and CIBP, were great cards that complimented each other for primary car rental coverage. I use CSP for US domestic and CIBP for Int’l because it covers personal rental if outside US. But, I’ve just gotten the Cap1VX that also has primary. Are they the same “visa” coverage? Has anyone compared from car rental perspective? Because if used thru their portal, Cap1 offers 10X which is great but only if their coverage matches Chase and I can use 1 card as a goto vs 2 when zipping around the globe. Any insight is super appreciated.
Jay
1 year ago
I’m looking for 3 ANA First/Business roundtrip tickets (2 adults + 3 years old toddler) in 2023 (flexible), from DC to Tokyo (stopover for a week) and then to Wuhan, China. If ANA is not possible, are there any other airlines that could be obtainable or available?
Vince
3 years ago
Chase question: is there any great reason to keep the CSR if you have both the Ritz and Ink business preferred? With the latter you still get transfer partners, trip protection, (better) priority pass, etc. The main thing I see missing are the 1.5 cpp redemption options (travel, pay yourself back), which is really good, but am I missing anything else? Thanks!
Which priority pass is the best? I have one from capital One venture x and other from Amex platinum business
I’m dying to stay at the Park Hyatt Niseko for 3 days between Dec 28 and Jan 4. I know it books out a year in advance but found an elusive 5 business class seat flight redemption on AirFrance for my family a few weeks ago and jumped on the chance. What should my strategy be to snatch this hotel availability if it comes available? Check everyday? Set an alert? All of the above?
Today I called Chase requesting a product change from the Bonvoy Bold to the Boundless. I just wanted to get the yearly 35k certificate.
I was told that the only product change I am eligible for is to the Bonvoy Bountiful.
I seldom spend on this card unless there’s a promotion.
I’ve had the card nearly two years.
Are you aware of Chase limiting product changes in this way? Any suggestions?
Question applying for business credit card as a Sole Proprietor. I’m well over Chase 5/24 and have 11 hard inquiries over the last two years. I rent property and want to apply for a Chase Ink card using my new EIN. I have three cards with Chase now and a banking relationship – will Chase do another hard inquiry on my SSN? Or will they use my EIN and established relationship? I don’t want another hard inquiry.
I just finished listening to your ask me anything podcast can you please continue to post it as a podcast every month .I love listening to your podcast while I’m walking or working out and this gives me an extra episode to listen to.love all your content, I’ve learned so much from you guys thank you keep up the good work.
Can’t explain what’s happening. Your thoughts?
Researching one way flights from Jacksonville to Honolulu, connecting through Atlanta in business class. Searching on Delta.com shows no flights via ATL for a one way ticket. I then searched on a multi city ticket, JAX – ATL, ATL – HNL. Again no flights shown. I did an individual search in availability from Jax – Atl and it shows plenty of availability in first class cabin( no delta one as it’s a short 1 hr flight.) I did a separate search for Delta one availability from ATL – HNL and it shows plenty of Delta One availability. Any thoughts on why no availability shows when do a one way or multi city flight?
Thanks
Delta Skymiles changes. Again.
Does anyone know if the complementary status extension for every 100k of MQM per year will also entitle you to the choice benefits that come with the status?
Or will you have to earn status every year to get the choice benefits?
Yes Choice Benefits will be included without having to re-earn status each year
That’s what was reported as told by a Delta rep. Hopefully that’s true!
I already have Delta Medallion Status for 2024 and will have enough MQM to extend that for 3-4 more years. If I am granted the Choice Benefits along with the MQM status extension, does it make any sense to keep my Delta Reserve American Express personal and business cards? I guess what I am asking is, would I be better served using an Amex Platinum until my Delta status expires in 4 years? I could always transfer miles to Delta if needed. Being Diamond Medallion most of the perks of the Delta reserve Amex will already be covered by the Diamond Medallion Status.
My status is earned every year through card spend from owning a business.
Thanks again!
I own a rental property and declare rental income/expenses on my taxes using my SSN. Do I qualify for a business card using my SSN ?
Yes
Hi, as I began obtaining travel cards last year, I realized CSP and CIBP, were great cards that complimented each other for primary car rental coverage. I use CSP for US domestic and CIBP for Int’l because it covers personal rental if outside US. But, I’ve just gotten the Cap1VX that also has primary. Are they the same “visa” coverage? Has anyone compared from car rental perspective? Because if used thru their portal, Cap1 offers 10X which is great but only if their coverage matches Chase and I can use 1 card as a goto vs 2 when zipping around the globe. Any insight is super appreciated.
I’m looking for 3 ANA First/Business roundtrip tickets (2 adults + 3 years old toddler) in 2023 (flexible), from DC to Tokyo (stopover for a week) and then to Wuhan, China. If ANA is not possible, are there any other airlines that could be obtainable or available?
Chase question: is there any great reason to keep the CSR if you have both the Ritz and Ink business preferred? With the latter you still get transfer partners, trip protection, (better) priority pass, etc. The main thing I see missing are the 1.5 cpp redemption options (travel, pay yourself back), which is really good, but am I missing anything else? Thanks!