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Author Topic: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!  (Read 1737676 times)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #800 on: March 25, 2013, 05:59:37 PM »
Meshug, aren't you chasidish?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #801 on: March 25, 2013, 06:13:39 PM »
Yes, I am.
We all get these matzos, but they're so thick and hard to eat a kezayis within achilas pras.
So if its just a minhag I'd rather use the regular.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #802 on: March 25, 2013, 06:15:09 PM »
No difference. Unless you want to transfer to airline or hotel.

Just remember that when canceling either one of them make sure no UR points are in that account.
thanks. Don't plan on canceling any of those cards soon.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #803 on: March 29, 2013, 12:09:25 AM »
Are UA or BA points transferable to UR?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #804 on: March 29, 2013, 12:26:42 AM »
Are UA or BA points transferable to UR?

nope, it goes the other way, from UR to UA or BA

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #805 on: March 29, 2013, 12:29:03 AM »
nope, it goes the other way, from UR to UA or BA
gotcha. thanks

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #806 on: March 30, 2013, 10:35:19 PM »
my annual fee on blue cash preferred is due in 2 weeks so I downgraded to blue cash everyday I got letter today stating change and that I have some time to revert change my question is what happens if I wait till after annual fee due date to revert will I get charged right then or will I have a year? and what about just calling in to upgrade (not reverting) is that any different? Thanks.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #807 on: March 30, 2013, 10:54:34 PM »
Meshug, aren't you chasidish?
I couldn't tell from your Avatar!
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #808 on: March 31, 2013, 02:00:52 AM »
When do I get the 10% mileage back from AA(citi CC)

When doing a NA Gateway SO (ex. 2013 LAX-NYC(SO)2014 NYC-LHR)

1)After the complete ticket.

2)Once I start flying.




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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #809 on: March 31, 2013, 02:01:46 AM »
A few weeks after booking.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #810 on: March 31, 2013, 02:03:31 AM »
A few weeks after booking.
I thought I read somewhere you need to fly first before they credit you?


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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #811 on: March 31, 2013, 02:10:32 AM »
NIME.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #813 on: March 31, 2013, 10:40:48 AM »
I recall the time I was 600 miles short and after the 10 percent I had more than enough miles, and I had to pay 60 bucks for the miles not to lose the ticket  :( .

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #814 on: March 31, 2013, 04:07:41 PM »
Am I able to transfer the cash back from blue cash to MR points?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #815 on: March 31, 2013, 04:09:41 PM »
Am I able to transfer the cash back from blue cash to MR points?
It would be great if this was an option.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #816 on: March 31, 2013, 04:10:30 PM »
It would be great if this was an option.
ill take that as a no ;). Thanks.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #817 on: March 31, 2013, 04:13:28 PM »
ill take that as a no ;). Thanks.
I have no idea. Was just making a comment.
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« Reply #818 on: March 31, 2013, 04:17:31 PM »
I have no idea. Was just making a comment.
ah ok so anybody have an idea?

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