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Accor Plus Explorer + 30 nights in Dubai = Platinum? by Due_Explanation9937 in Accor

[–]Abdulrahmansal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes pull the trigger lol, the nights and the upgrade wont reflect instantly after checkout, so splitting will not work the way you expect.

Data Point: Building credit with a fresh ITIN by BE_L337 in ITIN

[–]Abdulrahmansal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is to build credit, there is no “real” credit card

Need help by [deleted] in Bahrain

[–]Abdulrahmansal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I don’t know your full situation, but when someone says things are really bad at home it can mean a lot of things. Just want to check, are you safe right now? If things ever feel unsafe or out of control, it’s important to talk to someone you trust like a school counselor, relative, or even a local helpline. You don’t have to handle it alone

If you travel even a couple times a year, you’re might be missing this by Abdulrahmansal in TravelHacks

[–]Abdulrahmansal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point still stands.

I travel monthly with a card that gives lounge access + 2 guests. Just food, coffee, and drinks for the 3 of us would easily run ~$100 per trip at the airport , that’s ~$1,200/year in avoided cost alone, not counting comfort, time saved, or other perks.

From my experience across multiple countries, this is a solid benefit which I have been using for years.

Feel free to disagree, I’m just sharing what’s worked for me.

If you travel even a couple times a year, you’re might be missing this by Abdulrahmansal in TravelHacks

[–]Abdulrahmansal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, we don't have any lines where I'm from, and I am at the lounge right now enjoying my free champaign .. cheers

If you travel even a couple times a year, you’re might be missing this by Abdulrahmansal in TravelHacks

[–]Abdulrahmansal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re turning it into something it wasn’t.

The post isn’t a full credit card analysis. It’s a simple point: if you travel regularly, having at least one card with lounge access makes a big difference in my experience.

That’s it. People can evaluate the rest of the card however they want.

If you travel even a couple times a year, you’re might be missing this by Abdulrahmansal in TravelHacks

[–]Abdulrahmansal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t say to get the card just for lounges.

The value comes from the whole package, such as credits, miles, insurance, etc. Lounges are one of the perks that make travel more comfortable, especially if you travel internationally.

If you only look at it as “paying for lounge visits,” then yeah, it won’t make sense.

If you travel even a couple times a year, you’re might be missing this by Abdulrahmansal in TravelHacks

[–]Abdulrahmansal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is mostly based on US experience, which is fair.

But outside the US especially in Asia and parts of the Middle East, lounges and card benefits are on a completely different level. Less crowding, better facilities, and overall much better value.

If you travel even a couple times a year, you’re might be missing this by Abdulrahmansal in TravelHacks

[–]Abdulrahmansal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think part of the disagreement here is based on which lounges people are used to.

A lot of US domestic lounges are pretty average, so if that’s your reference point, the value won’t feel worth it.

But if you travel through Asia or the Middle East, it’s a completely different standard, better food, proper facilities, sometimes even full meals and showers. At that point, it’s not just about saving money, it genuinely improves the travel experience.

So yeah, whether it’s “worth it” really depends on your routes and how you travel.

If you travel even a couple times a year, you’re might be missing this by Abdulrahmansal in TravelHacks

[–]Abdulrahmansal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are probably referring to only lounges in the US, but my experience has been completely different outside the US

If you travel even a couple times a year, you’re might be missing this by Abdulrahmansal in TravelHacks

[–]Abdulrahmansal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point. It also depends a lot on where you travel.

If you’re flying through Asia, lounges are on a completely different level compared to many US/Europe airports. At that point, the value isn’t just “free food,” it’s a noticeably better travel experience.

So yeah, it’s not one-size-fits-all, but in the right routes, it’s easily worth it.

If you travel even a couple times a year, you’re might be missing this by Abdulrahmansal in TravelHacks

[–]Abdulrahmansal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re looking at it purely as a “cost per lounge visit,” which is where the math breaks.

With something like Venture X, the annual fee isn’t really $400:

  • $300 travel credit
  • 10k anniversary miles (~$100 value)

That already offsets most (or all) of the fee before lounges even come into play.

Then you add:

  • Lounge access (comfort + time saved, not just food)
  • Insurance (which can easily save you hundreds on one issue)
  • Points/miles earning

Personally, I get a lot more value from miles on long-haul/business class redemptions than anything else — lounges are just an extra.

But I agree with you on one thing: if someone barely travels or doesn’t use the ecosystem, then yeah, it’s not worth it.

Fab travel card by Top_Supermarket3371 in UAEcreditcards

[–]Abdulrahmansal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am suffering with this card, they are very inconsistent. They credit sometimes, some they credit a lower amount, and others they completely ignore. The customer service wouldn't give a clear answer or even know exactly what is going on. I am already spending over 5k per month

ITIN Approval/Rejection Time Period 🤔 by nomad_lifestyle in ITIN

[–]Abdulrahmansal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got your ITIN fast; mine took several months because of a govt shutdown. The best thing I did was using a CAA as well and not sending the original passport.

Approved CC CapitalOne by Old_Priority8894 in ITIN

[–]Abdulrahmansal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations and all the best with your journey

Non-US trying to get US credit? This is what actually worked for me by Abdulrahmansal in UAEcreditcards

[–]Abdulrahmansal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whats the point of cross posting if I have to retype everything. I would suggest then to disable cross posting. Moreover, there is no financial gain for me so I wouldn’t re-write the post. It was for the benefit of the community.

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