Comments for Best airline mile and hotel credit cards - Reviews, calculators, guides - MileCards http://milecards.com We analyze both cards and programs offering frequent flyer tested advice. Fri, 18 May 2012 21:35:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Best United credit card? It might not say United on the card by MileCards http://milecards.com/1205/best-united-credit-card-it-might-not-say-united-on-the-card/comment-page-1/#comment-7479 MileCards Fri, 18 May 2012 21:35:40 +0000 http://milecards.com/?p=1205#comment-7479 @David - The points don't expire and there are no limits on earning. @David – The points don’t expire and there are no limits on earning.

]]> Comment on Best United credit card? It might not say United on the card by David http://milecards.com/1205/best-united-credit-card-it-might-not-say-united-on-the-card/comment-page-1/#comment-7477 David Fri, 18 May 2012 18:10:54 +0000 http://milecards.com/?p=1205#comment-7477 For the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card do miles expire? Is there a limit to the number of miles I can earn? For the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card do miles expire? Is there a limit to the number of miles I can earn?

]]> Comment on Goodbye Presidential Plus credit card; new United Club Card may not be identical by MileCards http://milecards.com/3713/goodbye-presidential-plus-credit-card-new-united-club-card-may-not-be-identical/comment-page-1/#comment-7433 MileCards Tue, 15 May 2012 02:55:57 +0000 http://milecards.com/?p=3713#comment-7433 @JZ - And to further the confusion, United changed the boarding priority once again after that article was written. The Presidential Plus / United Club Card holders now board in Group 3. http://milecards.com/4139/united-airlines-to-change-its-boarding-process-again/ @JZ – And to further the confusion, United changed the boarding priority once again after that article was written. The Presidential Plus / United Club Card holders now board in Group 3.

http://milecards.com/4139/united-airlines-to-change-its-boarding-process-again/

]]> Comment on Hyatt credit card review: lucrative 2 free unrestricted nights, no FX fee by MileCards http://milecards.com/735/new-hyatt-credit-card-lucrative-2-free-unrestricted-nights-no-fx-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-7432 MileCards Tue, 15 May 2012 02:52:43 +0000 http://milecards.com/?p=735#comment-7432 @Joseph- Glad you found great value out of it. Added the anniversary free night certificate to the description...it actually hit for us right after getting the card, since the annual fee is charged upfront. Also made note of the late checkout and free internet from Platinum, which seem to be the most reliable benefits. @Joseph- Glad you found great value out of it. Added the anniversary free night certificate to the description…it actually hit for us right after getting the card, since the annual fee is charged upfront. Also made note of the late checkout and free internet from Platinum, which seem to be the most reliable benefits.

]]> Comment on Hyatt credit card review: lucrative 2 free unrestricted nights, no FX fee by MileCards http://milecards.com/735/new-hyatt-credit-card-lucrative-2-free-unrestricted-nights-no-fx-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-7431 MileCards Tue, 15 May 2012 02:49:46 +0000 http://milecards.com/?p=735#comment-7431 @Scarlett - The Deluxe rooms at the Key West Hyatt are considered 'standard' so yes you can use the free night certificate there. The Vacation Club is off limits though, thanks for pointing that out, as the rooms at those are considered studios and suites. @Scarlett – The Deluxe rooms at the Key West Hyatt are considered ‘standard’ so yes you can use the free night certificate there. The Vacation Club is off limits though, thanks for pointing that out, as the rooms at those are considered studios and suites.

]]> Comment on Hyatt credit card review: lucrative 2 free unrestricted nights, no FX fee by Joseph James http://milecards.com/735/new-hyatt-credit-card-lucrative-2-free-unrestricted-nights-no-fx-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-7430 Joseph James Tue, 15 May 2012 02:28:05 +0000 http://milecards.com/?p=735#comment-7430 Umm... you may have missed a few things... actually a LOT of things. 1) The card, for the $75 AF comes with 1 free night PER YEAR at a category 1-4 hotel. 2) The 2 free nights can be used at those places yes; however the Paris Hyatt goes for well over $1000 US, closer to $1200 per night actually, with the exchange rate. 3) The platinum status really is useful, not as useful as Diamond, but even one or two stays at a Hyatt makes it worth it to have. Not to mention, Starpoints are much harder to earn overall. With Hyatt, you can earn them with Chase UR and the Sapphire Preferred. Even if you don't have that card, the free annual night makes it worth it. Even if you just want a fun staycation. Umm… you may have missed a few things… actually a LOT of things.

1) The card, for the $75 AF comes with 1 free night PER YEAR at a category 1-4 hotel.
2) The 2 free nights can be used at those places yes; however the Paris Hyatt goes for well over $1000 US, closer to $1200 per night actually, with the exchange rate.
3) The platinum status really is useful, not as useful as Diamond, but even one or two stays at a Hyatt makes it worth it to have.

Not to mention, Starpoints are much harder to earn overall. With Hyatt, you can earn them with Chase UR and the Sapphire Preferred. Even if you don’t have that card, the free annual night makes it worth it. Even if you just want a fun staycation.

]]> Comment on Goodbye Presidential Plus credit card; new United Club Card may not be identical by JZ http://milecards.com/3713/goodbye-presidential-plus-credit-card-new-united-club-card-may-not-be-identical/comment-page-1/#comment-7428 JZ Mon, 14 May 2012 23:14:44 +0000 http://milecards.com/?p=3713#comment-7428 I think Group 4 is priority boarding. Groups 1-5 are priority boarding, plus families with children under 4. Groups 6-8 are for general boarding. Saw this at the following link: http://www.chron.com/business/article/At-United-new-words-same-boarding-order-3445686.php I think Group 4 is priority boarding. Groups 1-5 are priority boarding, plus families with children under 4. Groups 6-8 are for general boarding. Saw this at the following link:

http://www.chron.com/business/article/At-United-new-words-same-boarding-order-3445686.php

]]> Comment on Hyatt credit card review: lucrative 2 free unrestricted nights, no FX fee by Scarlett Hudson http://milecards.com/735/new-hyatt-credit-card-lucrative-2-free-unrestricted-nights-no-fx-fee/comment-page-1/#comment-7426 Scarlett Hudson Mon, 14 May 2012 20:21:24 +0000 http://milecards.com/?p=735#comment-7426 I am a gold passport member and want to apply for a Hyatt rewards card for the specific purpose of using the 2 free nights at Hyatt in Key West, Florida. Hyatt Sunset Harbor-vacation club, Hyatt Key West resort & spa offers a deluxe king - would these types of rooms qualify as "standard" under the free night rules? Thanks! I am a gold passport member and want to apply for a Hyatt rewards card for the specific purpose of using the 2 free nights at Hyatt in Key West, Florida. Hyatt Sunset Harbor-vacation club, Hyatt Key West resort & spa offers a deluxe king – would these types of rooms qualify as “standard” under the free night rules? Thanks!

]]> Comment on Sneak preview: United Mileage Plus Club Card – 1.5 miles per dollar + no close in award fees by MileCards http://milecards.com/3855/sneak-preview-united-mileage-plus-club-card-1-5-miles-per-dollar-smart-chip/comment-page-1/#comment-7415 MileCards Sun, 13 May 2012 13:04:17 +0000 http://milecards.com/?p=3855#comment-7415 @Paul - Details in the link below, but if an agent says s/he doesn't know how to do it, ask to look up 'GG Line 53' in their computer system. It should have directions for them to print one. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/continental-onepass-pre-merger/1296715-ewr-gate-pass-request-attitude.html @Paul – Details in the link below, but if an agent says s/he doesn’t know how to do it, ask to look up ‘GG Line 53′ in their computer system. It should have directions for them to print one.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/continental-onepass-pre-merger/1296715-ewr-gate-pass-request-attitude.html

]]> Comment on United Mileage Plus Club Card – Presidential Plus credit card replacement? by MileCards http://milecards.com/3608/united-mileage-plus-club-card-presidential-plus-credit-card-replacement/comment-page-1/#comment-7414 MileCards Sun, 13 May 2012 13:02:34 +0000 http://milecards.com/?p=3608#comment-7414 @Paul - The United Club card does not offer the EQMs. The old Presidential Plus card did, but this is one of the key differences that came up. Basically, they decided to offer higher 'regular' miles (1.5 miles per dollar) but no longer offer elite miles. As for gate passes....not all agents know how to do that, so your experience will vary, though if you nicely ask them to look up 'GG Line 53' they should see the method. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/continental-onepass-pre-merger/1296715-ewr-gate-pass-request-attitude.html Also if you're getting charged a first year annual fee on your United Club card, send Chase a message and ask for it to be waived, as there are applications in all the United Clubs now offering the card with the first year waived. @Paul – The United Club card does not offer the EQMs. The old Presidential Plus card did, but this is one of the key differences that came up. Basically, they decided to offer higher ‘regular’ miles (1.5 miles per dollar) but no longer offer elite miles. As for gate passes….not all agents know how to do that, so your experience will vary, though if you nicely ask them to look up ‘GG Line 53′ they should see the method.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/continental-onepass-pre-merger/1296715-ewr-gate-pass-request-attitude.html

Also if you’re getting charged a first year annual fee on your United Club card, send Chase a message and ask for it to be waived, as there are applications in all the United Clubs now offering the card with the first year waived.

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