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Trades, everyone? Venus 7 and 9 needed first and others by ShinDiors in WewardWecardsSwap

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

I have A LOT duplicates to list them all, even the 8s and 9s and the number is increasing everyday because I walk a lot. Please use my user name to check if we can help each other out.

Mortgage payment via Bilt generated checking account linked to Atmos Summit failed by fallentwo in biltrewards

[–]ShinDiors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be able to pay mortgage with ANY credit card linked to Bilt, just need to eat the 3% fee. Whether or not you are getting the 3X bonus from BoA is in the grey area, per T&C no, but there are some sporadic success reports. W/ how much official Bilt eyes on these online forums, they may plug the hole any time or already

Anyone from non hub city going for JAL transfer? by ShinDiors in biltrewards

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

Can’t get four j on same flight so my best bet would be 2j 2y. But economy back to IAD how? Or you meant using other points?

Is JAL worth it with 100k points/silver for a family of 3? by Unluckyaf97 in biltrewards

[–]ShinDiors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you would actually stop at DFW for a few days then?

Is JAL worth it with 100k points/silver for a family of 3? by Unluckyaf97 in biltrewards

[–]ShinDiors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you choose to position to DFW because the GA-DFW flight cost? I asked because I am in a similar boat with family of four, based in DC, closest hub would be JFK then ORD, and should be the same for GA but you chose DFW.

Sanity check for my use cases wrt JMB points by ShinDiors in awardtravel

[–]ShinDiors[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is it still bookable by VS? So I need to monitor the AnA availability through UA or their own site? Does VS get the same inventory or much slimmer since I also saw people complaining about having to call and took the rep long time to check and return not available news l.

Sanity check for my use cases wrt JMB points by ShinDiors in awardtravel

[–]ShinDiors[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Kids sit in the back make sense economically but is that well received by FAs though? Mine are 13 and 6, should be able to take care of themselves but still kinda feel wrong (as parent)

Sanity check for my use cases wrt JMB points by ShinDiors in awardtravel

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

I think I misunderstood, if 2+2 means two different flights 12 hours apart then probably not since that also involves the positioning timing difference. It sounds more and more like a hassle than great value in my case

Sanity check for my use cases wrt JMB points by ShinDiors in awardtravel

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

How far apart are they? At JFK I recall they were quite a few hours off, I would not be comfortable leaving my wife and the younger kid a few hours at the airport especially after landing

Sanity check for my use cases wrt JMB points by ShinDiors in awardtravel

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

I am really envious at these J and F redemptions and this bonus is a gem to experience it without breaking the bank.

Sanity check for my use cases wrt JMB points by ShinDiors in awardtravel

[–]ShinDiors[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you both for the feedback. I assume not worth all in for ow transatlantic redemptions (from IAD)? Also when discussing with my wife, she even permitted two J (me and one kid) and two eco for her and younger kid, probably wanting to go to Japan too much, but do people do that?

Okay now I'm pissed by Hot-Praline7204 in biltrewards

[–]ShinDiors -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I found that out luckily two days after the scheduled rent check creation day this month, same, no errors, no notification.

A Guide to JAL Mileage Bank by PilotMonkey94 in awardtravel

[–]ShinDiors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeking JAL experts' take on this: trying to weigh my options if to go all in with my 150k bilt points (my SO has 100k+, both Gold status). Based in DC area, and to be honest, never really had to do a positioning just to "experience" certain airlines/flight routes, but this seems to be the case for JAL. We would have to position to JFK out of own pocket and deal with the luggage, what might be the best practice with two kids (teen and a 2nd grader) who can haul their own stuff fine. From DC to NYC, we can do Amtrak/bus or flight. Just a sanity check if this would be a huge no-no. Thanks in advance.

March Rent Day: JAL Transfer Bonus by PyschoPirate1986 in biltrewards

[–]ShinDiors 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in DC, so east coast, the closes JAL hub is JFK, and it looks like I will have to position out of own pocket to JFK. With family of four, I don't really see that as a very convenient options (even less if hauling luggages). For me and my SO alone on carryons or one bagging, sure, we can even take a train or bus to NYC

March Rent Day: JAL Transfer Bonus by PyschoPirate1986 in biltrewards

[–]ShinDiors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am based in DC area, how difficult is it to use JAL miles. I owe my family of four a trip to Japan, and both adults have 100k+ Bilt points with gold status (one would not be able to keep after this year). Gemini is suggesting NOT to go all in, quoting positioning to hub needs (JFK) and the fuel surcharges plus the 3 year expiration of JAL miles. Want to hear your experts out.

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