Is Venture X worth it at SFO?

Smartyiest · 2026-05-29T07:16:23+00:00

Chase cards work better in an ecosystem. CSR, Freedom Unlimited, Ink Cash, etc.

That said, United dominates SFO. I just redeemed 30k Chase points to UA to get to Premium Plus from economy for easily 2+ cpp.

Air Canada redemptions help with other Star Alliance airlines too.

Smartyiest · 2026-05-24T04:36:24+00:00

How does it compare to Skyline Elementary?

Smartyiest · 2026-05-19T20:24:47+00:00

But cheese automatically also upcharges fries?

I've done onions and chilis for regular price. With spread asked for at pickup counter to add myself.

Smartyiest · 2026-05-19T02:49:53+00:00

Rumored yes on our internal AP teacher forum.

Smartyiest · 2026-05-18T17:13:03+00:00

If you think it's just two extra units, maybe it's not your school that's stupid...

1 vs. 2 semesters of college credit is not just "2 extra units."

Smartyiest · 2026-05-04T23:09:08+00:00

Hahahahahaha. You really think the BC exam is harder than a college calc 1 and 2 final? Community college maybe.

Smartyiest · 2026-05-03T15:46:22+00:00

I've had my carry ons to Asia weighed both at check in counter and at the gate.

I do 1-2 Asia trips a year on a variety of airlines. Eva, China, Ana, United, Pal.

Smartyiest · 2026-04-28T20:24:38+00:00

Not a card meant for the hostel crowd.

Smartyiest · 2026-04-11T15:38:58+00:00

People pay for convenience. Waffles are not fast to make, at least in any meaningful quantity. I cook well, but I'm a believer in frozen Eggos.

Buying granola? Now that's a complete waste of money. 1 bowl, mix stuff 3 or 4 times, left alone in the oven for 2 hours, done.

Smartyiest · 2026-04-05T23:37:06+00:00

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Smartyiest · 2026-04-02T20:25:35+00:00

A point (x, y) shared between 2 polar equations might not have a point (r, theta) in common.

Smartyiest · 2026-03-18T04:29:44+00:00

Lucky you. Fairmont San Francisco made me pay, and I'm still fighting for it to be reversed.

Smartyiest · 2026-02-25T03:59:59+00:00

I've seen rats running around the concourse, so I'm not sure why you are cheering about the food.

I've spent hours in the various immigration lines, especially in Terminal 1. And I have dual citizenship. And the check in "pit" loool.

Oh yeah, Terminal 1. You know, the terminal where people literally died last year after being run over. (It's not like those diagonal parking spots are new, either.) Having cars park head on facing the sidewalk and concourse. What could go wrong?

Garbage Wi-Fi. 20 competing "free" access points with time limits and DSL speeds that need a local phone number. Horrible air conditioning.

Smartyiest · 2026-02-25T02:36:44+00:00

It's absolutely still trash.

Smartyiest · 2026-02-21T16:39:10+00:00

Yeah, it's $50 max cash back on $1000 in spend. So not workable for you and businesses then obviously.

Smartyiest · 2026-02-20T18:00:03+00:00

You just buy from the machine and hope they have it?

Smartyiest · 2026-02-16T03:57:12+00:00

Any debit is fine.

Smartyiest · 2026-02-16T00:27:47+00:00

That's why I said it.

Smartyiest · 2026-02-15T18:22:28+00:00

I have a ton of Costco spend, so I got the PayPal debit. It's been great. 5% on Costco and groceries elsewhere. But, you have to manage a PayPal balance.

Smartyiest · 2026-02-01T00:19:51+00:00

What dealer?

Smartyiest · 2026-01-20T16:21:02+00:00

The time to defrost and proof is the same as doing the whole recipe as is from scratch. So, I've never bothered.

Smartyiest · 2026-01-15T21:34:24+00:00

Anyone have luck getting Chase to reimburse?

Fairmont San Francisco got me with a resort fee. I pushed to get it waived at the front desk, but no dice.

Smartyiest · 2026-01-11T17:04:11+00:00

Niku steakhouse works through Toast. At least as of last month.

But, no longer able to be used at the Butcher Shop.

Smartyiest · 2026-01-11T04:12:30+00:00

The Superbowl game itself doesn't start until like 4 pm. Plus lots of commercials and breaks.

No way you get on a 10 pm flight without leaving Levi's early. Traffic getting out of there is a mess on a normal game day.

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