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Frequent Airline Miles/Points Travel

Discussion in 'Travel' started by ramonortiz55, Apr 11, 2017.

  1. Apr 11, 2017 at 7:52 AM
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    Anyone on here do any frequent flyer programs?

    Miles, points, etc?

    I am a member of Southwest Rapid Rewards and Choice hotels and it has benefited me many times.

    What programs are you in?

    How do you like it?

    Any good deals on double points, tips, tricks, etc?

    I figure most of you need a card for truck mods - Why not earn points or frequent flyer miles?
     
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  2. Apr 12, 2017 at 7:50 AM
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    psst..
     
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  3. Apr 12, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    Did Ramon just realize he's on everyone's ignore list? :boink:

    I'm not in one. I do non-rev as often as possible and there ain't no reward for that. o_O
     
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  4. Apr 12, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    American Express has been good. Lot of options with the points. Travel benefits are awesome.
     
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  5. Apr 12, 2017 at 8:36 PM
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    non-rev?
     
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  6. Apr 12, 2017 at 8:36 PM
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    I ditched them a few years ago.

    Ended up with Chase Rapid Rewards.

    I fly free and my wife flies free with southwest airlines.
     
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  7. Apr 12, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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    Aeroplan
     
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  8. Apr 12, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    ^ Canadian
     
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  9. Apr 12, 2017 at 8:43 PM
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    Yes I am
     
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  10. Apr 12, 2017 at 8:45 PM
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    Don't fly United
     
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  11. Apr 12, 2017 at 8:45 PM
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    By Aeroplan, are you 'naming' a points program company/card...or are you saying you do Frequent flyer miles in general?
     
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  12. Apr 12, 2017 at 8:46 PM
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    Aeroplan is a points program
     
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    never heard of it.

    thats why i said Canadian
     
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  14. Apr 12, 2017 at 8:52 PM
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    It is Canadian , I run all my company materials through my Aeroplan Visa , it adds up
     
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  15. May 8, 2017 at 8:06 AM
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    I've been A-List Preferred on Southwest for a few years now, free WiFi and double points is awesome. Work pays for my flights, I always upgrade from Anytime to Business select fairs out of pocket, adds a few bucks but I end up earning 24k points for each flight to Baltimore (from SNA). I've got 200k in the bank with a few vacations planned.

    I've also had the companion pass for 2 years now, which is pretty amazing. The GF flys anywhere with me for free, even if I use points to book the flight. Used it a few times to go to mexico, Always nice when I can catch a RT flight for 20k points and it ends up taking both of us there.

    Although I wish Southwest flew to Europe/Asia/Australia, its hard to argue with no change or bag fees ever. I'm also a huge fan of being able to use points on ANY flight. Most airlines severely neuter your ability to use your points.
     
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    Hilton Honors. Diamond benefits are awesome.

    Hertz Gold. Benefits also awesome.

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  17. May 8, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    Southwest here also.
    Although I don't have A-list, I've had the companion pass for 3 years in a row.

    I'm always looking for ways to get those double/triple points and usually when we shop online, I always look up and see if the items are available on the rapid rewards shopping portal.

    I have a few vacations planned as well :)
     
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  18. May 8, 2017 at 8:18 AM
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    I use an Alaska Airlines card for pretty much everything and pay it off at the end of the month. That gives me around 3000 points per month. Its linked to a few other companies in town that also provide benefits. I think I get one mile per dollar spent with the company that delivers my heating oil.

    I rarely have to pay for flights out of state to visit family by using the miles plan.
     
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  19. Oct 18, 2017 at 7:29 AM
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    Which rewards program? Hilton Honors?
    I have been eyeing the Hilton Honors program thru American express.

    Trying to expand my point portfolio.

    Currently have Chase UR, Southwest, and Choice Hotels (no credit card).
     
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    Not really, but just don't use Spirit. They are awful. I'd say you get what you pay for, but even their prices aren't great
     
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