Award Travel 101
The Power of Business Cards
Angie and Joe jump on the pod to discuss news, their newest card/s, trip updates, and to share the key to unlocking so many more miles/points - BUSINESS CARDS.
Post of the Week
Anthony Cave - had a very specific question about an upgrade option for a flight for his birthday trip. It highlights the benefits of community with people weighing in with firsthand experience about whether the cost was worthwhile.
News
- The newest (and second) Capital One Lounge FINALLY opens
- Limited time increased offer on Hyatt business card but it’s a tiered bonus
- Southwest promotion to earn 3x CP points on qualifying flights
- Transfer These Points to a Friend or Family Member for just $15
- Should you buy these CHEAP points?
- Enhanced Marriott Bonvoy Business Offer - is this going under the radar?
TRIP UPDATES?
- Angie
- changed positioning flight for Bali (still have AA flight booked) and changed return flight from Sydney due to AA deal
- Joe
- Booked United & confirmed Polaris seats with JUST 12.5K Turkish Miles per person
- More details on how to book and confirm in Award Travel 201 ($9.99 per month or $89.99 per year)
- Pancake run Alaska Airlines triangle
WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET?
- Angie
- Chase Ink Preferred - bonus ready to post, holding off on cards due to possible mortgage,
- closed United Quest and Alaska Business
- ready to close one of the Business Platinum cards
- Joe
- AAdvantage Citi Executive card for bonus miles plus 20K LP ($120 Avis credit $10 Grubhub - Also on Amex Gold)
- $3K away from both World of Hyatt and Hilton Surpass Free Night Awards
Highlight Feature - Business cards - Unlocking the magic!
How do you get a business card? Start by reading this post on AwardWallet.
- benefits of getting business cards vs personal card
- no impact to 5/24 (Discover, Capital One and Barclay’s can and do show on personal report)
- excellent points earning opportunities
- Amex Business Gold 4x multiplier
- Chase Ink Cash 5x multiplier
- balances don’t show on personal credit report so 0% APR cards are great options to carry
Send us a text message to share your thoughts about this episode.
Where to Find Us
For questions, you can join us in the free 110,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community.
- To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
- You can also email us at 101@award.travel
- Our next meetup is located in SEATTLE on AUGUST 16–18, 2024. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit "Out to SEA" on the award.travel website.
Angie and Joe jump on the pod to discuss news, their newest card/s, trip updates, and to share the key to unlocking so many more miles/points - BUSINESS CARDS.
Post of the Week
Anthony Cave - had a very specific question about an upgrade option for a flight for his birthday trip. It highlights the benefits of community with people weighing in with firsthand experience about whether the cost was worthwhile.
News
- The newest (and second) Capital One Lounge FINALLY opens
- Limited time increased offer on Hyatt business card but it’s a tiered bonus
- Southwest promotion to earn 3x CP points on qualifying flights
- Transfer These Points to a Friend or Family Member for just $15
- Should you buy these CHEAP points?
- Enhanced Marriott Bonvoy Business Offer - is this going under the radar?
TRIP UPDATES?
- Angie
- changed positioning flight for Bali (still have AA flight booked) and changed return flight from Sydney due to AA deal
- Joe
- Booked United & confirmed Polaris seats with JUST 12.5K Turkish Miles per person
- More details on how to book and confirm in Award Travel 201 ($9.99 per month or $89.99 per year)
- Pancake run Alaska Airlines triangle
WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET?
- Angie
- Chase Ink Preferred - bonus ready to post, holding off on cards due to possible mortgage,
- closed United Quest and Alaska Business
- ready to close one of the Business Platinum cards
- Joe
- AAdvantage Citi Executive card for bonus miles plus 20K LP ($120 Avis credit $10 Grubhub - Also on Amex Gold)
- $3K away from both World of Hyatt and Hilton Surpass Free Night Awards
Highlight Feature - Business cards - Unlocking the magic!
How do you get a business card? Start by reading this post on AwardWallet.
- benefits of getting business cards vs personal card
- no impact to 5/24 (Discover, Capital One and Barclay’s can and do show on personal report)
- excellent points earning opportunities
- Amex Business Gold 4x multiplier
- Chase Ink Cash 5x multiplier
- balances don’t show on personal credit report so 0% APR cards are great options to carry
Send us a text message to share your thoughts about this episode.
Where to Find Us
For questions, you can join us in the free 110,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community.
- To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
- You can also email us at 101@award.travel
- Our next meetup is located in SEATTLE on AUGUST 16–18, 2024. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit "Out to SEA" on the award.travel website.