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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #40 on: January 19, 2015, 04:29:52 PM »
Anyone on ddf was targeted and tried to book?

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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #41 on: January 19, 2015, 05:22:08 PM »
Anyone here is targeted? If yes pls PM me.
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January 19, 2015 at 7:50 am

I posted about this on Flyertalk last night – my brother was invited. I see this as a great mileage run tool. BOS-DFW-HKG is 19730 miles. As an EXP, I’d get 29595 EQP’s towards qualification with a 110K mile business class ticket, plus 39460 base RDM’s + 9865 class of service RDM’s + 24,000 bonus miles for 2015 (if in J/R/D fare code, 7,000 if not) = 59,325 to 73,325 RDM’s.

That’s a pretty insane deal – about 35K for a roundtrip in J to Asia. Throw in two SWU’s (or more miles) and you’re in F.

Now of course, AA never releases DFW-HKG in award space, but I’m wondering if Amex will even go through the process of confirming if space is available. I’m going to try today and find out. Even if they do, doing this to PEK/PVG/NRT, which often has premium cabin award space, can be almost just as lucrative.

Can requalify for EXP in 3-4 trips easy based on EQP’s, at a relatively minimal cost.
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/19/amex-introduces-targeted-pointsmatch-outrageously-lucrative/comment-page-1/#comment-2369914

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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #42 on: January 19, 2015, 11:53:54 PM »
I was targeted!
The email subject line:  Your January Point Balance and Offers
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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #43 on: January 19, 2015, 11:55:40 PM »
I was targeted!
The email subject line:  Your January Point Balance and Offers

I'm assuming you have a biz Plat? It's none of my business, but do you spend a significant amount on the card?
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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #44 on: January 19, 2015, 11:56:22 PM »
I was targeted!
The email subject line:  Your January Point Balance and Offers
What card u have

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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #45 on: January 20, 2015, 12:02:19 AM »
 :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[


I DON'T have 'points match'!  I have ordinary 'pay with points'.


So embarrassed and disappointed.
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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #46 on: January 20, 2015, 12:05:41 PM »
My biz plat wasn't targeted( have biz Spg and BCE also) bummer
The rep made it sound like there's no chance of being targeted soon.

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GREAT NEW WAY TO USE MEMBERSHIP REWARDS FOR AA & UNITED FLIGHTS
« Reply #47 on: February 03, 2015, 12:03:37 PM »
This is major news, in many ways

ONE MEMBERSHIP REWARDS® POINT IS EQUAL TO ONE FREQUENT FLYER MILE
with 2 of the nation’s major airlines*.
 
For example, if a one-way award ticket is 25,000 miles on one of the select airlines*, you can book that same ticket directly with American Express using 25,000 Membership Rewards® points (plus the applicable award ticket taxes and fees).

 
With this offer:
 
    •   There’s no need to transfer Membership Rewards® points to frequent flyer miles
 
    •   Your ticket also gets the same benefits as a ticket purchased directly from the airline, like earning frequent flyer miles, and you are eligible for upgrades at the airline’s discretion
 
    •   Flights must be booked by June 30, 2015 (travel can take place at a later date)

 
 
How to take advantage of this offer:
 
 
    STEP 1:
Search for a one-way or round-trip award ticket on one of the following airlines’ websites: American Airlines or United Airlines. Be sure to select the desired number of passengers and check “Award Travel” or “Redeem Miles” at the bottom of the search box.
 

 
    STEP 2:
Gather the following information for both the departure and return flights:
•   Airline and flight number(s)
•   Travel date(s) and time(s)
•   Total number of miles required, and applicable award ticket(s) taxes and fees
•   Passenger booking details
Note: Limit 7 passengers per booking with a maximum of 15 bookings during the offer period

 

 
    STEP 3:
Give us a call to book your flight at 877- 407- 4567 between the hours of 8am - 7pm ET.
Have questions? Visit www.open.com/pointsmatch to learn more.

You’ll receive an email confirmation with your travel itinerary once your ticket has been booked. Points will be deducted from your Membership Rewards® balance in an amount equal to the number of miles required by the airline for an award ticket. The total price of the ticket inclusive of taxes and fees will be charged to your Card account, but you will receive a statement credit, less the award ticket taxes and fees.

www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/pointsmatch



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Re: GREAT NEW WAY TO USE MEMBERSHIP REWARDS FOR AA & UNITED FLIGHTS
« Reply #48 on: February 03, 2015, 12:04:38 PM »
does this make "bartering" of points easier?

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Re: GREAT NEW WAY TO USE MEMBERSHIP REWARDS FOR AA & UNITED FLIGHTS
« Reply #50 on: February 03, 2015, 12:07:13 PM »
HIGHLY targeted.
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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #51 on: February 03, 2015, 12:32:26 PM »
I was targeted!

USAir works, i just booked 2 one-way domestic First Class tickets CA-NYC for 25,000 Membership points each ticket plus $5.60 taxes

 

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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #52 on: February 03, 2015, 12:33:14 PM »
I was targeted!

USAir works, i just booked 2 one-way domestic First Class tickets CA-NYC for 25,000 Membership points each ticket plus $5.60 taxes

 
how many miles does that flight earn you?
and where do you see this option to know if you are targeted?

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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #53 on: February 03, 2015, 01:18:03 PM »
i am not sure how many miles i will get, don't know where to check that, but the cost for these 2 tickets for AMEX is $4,772.00, i got it for 50,000 points and i will earn full miles on this trip

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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #54 on: February 03, 2015, 01:19:41 PM »
i am not sure how many miles i will get, don't know where to check that, but the cost for these 2 tickets for AMEX is $4,772.00, i got it for 50,000 points and i will earn full miles on this trip
well amex has arrangements with the airlines to transfer the points
so im sure they have some other arrangement that they arent paying 4772

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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #55 on: February 03, 2015, 01:22:47 PM »
My Credit card is being charged by the airline for $4772 and then credited back

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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #56 on: February 03, 2015, 01:24:31 PM »
Can't believe AMEX had to run a trial to know that this would be a terrible idea for them.
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: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #57 on: February 03, 2015, 01:24:51 PM »
My Credit card is being charged by the airline for $4772 and then credited back
ahah
well im sure there is some arrangement
amex didnt become amex by being stupid

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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #58 on: February 03, 2015, 01:26:16 PM »
Now what happens if you call united and change the ticket to something less. Can the extra be turned into a travel credit?

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Re: Promo: use MR on AA & UA
« Reply #59 on: February 03, 2015, 01:27:07 PM »
well im sure there is some arrangement
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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.