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25d ago

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Keeping Reserve + Platinum just for the companion certs?

I currently have both the Delta Amex Reserve and Platinum. Haven’t hit the one year mark yet so I have not received the companion certificates. When renewal comes around it will be about $1000 total in annual fees. On paper, a first class companion cert plus an economy one...

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26d ago

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More proof airlines are basically credit card companies now cnbc.com

I know the article is about United, but let’s be real… when one major airline tweaks its loyalty program around credit card spend, the others usually aren’t far behind. Feels like frequent flyer programs are less about flying and more about pushing co-branded cards at this...

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26d ago

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$150 Dining Credit: Initially Denied, Eventually Approved

After several back-and-forth attempts, Chase finally approved my $150 Sapphire Reserve dining credit but only after I sent a secure message through Chase.com that included: Proof of purchase (email receipt) A screenshot of the denial letter A screenshot from OpenTable confirming...

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26d ago

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Quick refresher on how airline credit card miles actually work

With the latest United award earning changes, figured it’s worth breaking this down because a lot of people mix it up. United isn’t a bank. Chase issues United credit cards. United just licenses its brand and provides the miles. When you earn miles from flying, those miles are...

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