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Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« on: February 16, 2013, 10:47:48 PM »
First time flying since i got hooked up to owning credit cards and i want to take full advantage of it :)
 

1.do I have to book the ticket with that card in order to take advantage of  the checked bags, lounge access, priority boarding etc etc ( am i missing any btw?)
2. Would I just show my cc at checkin/boarding or what?
2. As per dans credit card breakdown post he recommends purchasing airfare on the saphire prefered due to being able to earn "2,140 points or 3,210 points for airfare " obviously i want to earn the above 3210, how do i go about making sure that happens?

The cards I currently own:

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Chase Saphhire prefered
Chase united explorer
Chase Marriot
Chase BA
Chase Hyatt
Chase Priorty club/ Continental


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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2013, 11:21:29 PM »
What to tell us where and what airline you're flying so we could help?

But you should definitely book the air fare with the SP as it earns 2X on air fare and restraints. 

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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2013, 12:07:02 AM »
Quote from: MEIR613 on February 16, 2013, 11:21:29 PM
What to tell us where and what airline you're flying so we could help?

But you should definitely book the air fare with the SP as it earns 2X on air fare and restraints.
Amex gold gives 3 points. Is it best if you have it?
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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2013, 12:09:59 AM »
Quote from: Moshe123 on February 17, 2013, 12:07:02 AM
Amex gold gives 3 points. Is it best if you have it?
Well yea, but it also depends if he needs to hit spending requirements also.
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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2013, 08:03:14 AM »
Im fllying BA or united depending on who can offer better perks..
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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2013, 04:35:24 PM »
Quote from: blue eyes on February 17, 2013, 08:03:14 AM
Im fllying BA or united depending on who can offer better perks..

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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2013, 04:41:53 PM »
Quote from: blue eyes on February 17, 2013, 04:35:24 PM
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It still depends, Award ticket? Domestic? Int'l? Do you need to meet spending bonuses?

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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2013, 05:53:13 PM »
similary, when booking on expedia an EL AL ticket, what would be best bet?

AMEX Gold Delta? Ink Bold? United MC?

Which one of them would give x2 on booking?
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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2013, 06:14:02 PM »
Quote from: Menucha on February 17, 2013, 05:53:13 PM
similary, when booking on expedia an EL AL ticket, what would be best bet?

AMEX Gold Delta? Ink Bold? United MC?

Which one of them would give x2 on booking?
None. The SP 2X amd the PRG 3X.

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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2013, 06:18:06 PM »
Quote from: blue eyes on February 16, 2013, 10:47:48 PM
1.do I have to book the ticket with that card in order to take advantage of  the checked bags, lounge access, priority boarding etc etc ( am i missing any btw?)
2. Would I just show my cc at checkin/boarding or what?

Officially you have to do 1, but you generally get away with 2.

Oh, and lounge access is unrelated.
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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2013, 06:18:46 PM »
Quote from: blue eyes on February 17, 2013, 08:03:14 AM
Im fllying BA or united depending on who can offer better perks..

Flying EWR-LHR?
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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2013, 08:33:19 PM »
Quote from: Moishebatchy on February 17, 2013, 06:18:46 PM
Flying EWR-LHR?
yes

Quote from: Moishebatchy on February 17, 2013, 06:18:06 PM
Officially you have to do 1, but you generally get away with 2.

Oh, and lounge access is unrelated.
just like that? " im a platinum card holder pls let me check two bags" or "please let me board earlier" i thought it was more official than that...
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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2013, 09:48:58 PM »
Mr. Blue, it sounds like you wish to qualify to join Dan's DO.
Read a bit, please.
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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2013, 12:59:16 AM »
Quote from: meshugener on February 17, 2013, 09:48:58 PM
Mr. Blue, it sounds like you wish to qualify to join Dan's DO.
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Re: Taking advantage of cc perks when flying
« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2013, 06:11:35 AM »
Quote from: blue eyes on February 17, 2013, 08:33:19 PM
yes

I figured...

Your average CC ain't gonna help with baggage on that route. Most CCs only give 1 checked bag anyway, which you already get for free with your ticket. (No, the CC does NOT give an additional bag - it gives the first bag. If your first bag is already free, the CC is useless.)

The only CC that would help is the United Club card, which gives you two free bags.
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