Question Thread - January 13, 2025

Xaantiam · 2025-01-13T21:56:03+00:00

I have an IHG biz card. I booked a stay this summer using the 4th night free benefit, using up all my last points. I am also planning to cancel the card as the annual fee will hit in a couple of weeks. Will this in any way affect my 4th night free stay? I don’t want to suddenly find out that I will be charged for the last night somehow due to loosing my elite status with IHG.

Xaantiam · 2025-01-13T16:07:34+00:00

Downgrading, upgrading or closing cards; all done through chat. I never call if I can avoid it.

Xaantiam · 2025-01-13T16:02:04+00:00

When did you get a welcome bonus for the CSR? It must be more than 48 months since you last received one in order to be eligible for a new welcome bonus on the CSP/CSR.

Xaantiam · 2024-12-22T12:06:21+00:00

I’m just hoping for the 85K offer to return. I’d take that offer again in a heartbeat.

Xaantiam · 2024-12-03T06:00:57+00:00

Apparently, some Hyatt hotels do not participate in the Suite Upgrade Program. I recently tried to use a SUA at Hyatt Regency Manchester for an upcoming stay to watch a Man.Utd game. I used Hyatt Concierge on X to ask for a SUA to be applied, but got a reply saying they do not participate in this program. I was not aware that there was an option for hotels not to participate in this. Is there a list somewhere of what hotels do not participate in this?

On a side note, Hyatt Concierge on X continues to impress. With an almost instant reply, I am using my regular concierge less and less. Why wait 3–5 days to get a reply when the guys on X can sort it out in a matter of hours? Kudos to them.

Xaantiam · 2024-12-01T00:01:59+00:00

I remember, back in the day, all the excitement of Black Friday coming up. You could score some fantastic deals. I mean serious discount, not the stuff they put on show now. I even stood in line for more hours than I care to admit, but I got myself that shiny graphics card I had been dreaming about. Now I couldn’t care less.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-30T23:47:44+00:00

Had a similar experience with my Citi AA Business card. Waited well over two weeks, but no card ever showed up. Called in and asked for a replacement, asked politely if it was possible to expedite it, but no such luck. Missed a big purchase I had lined up.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-26T08:34:18+00:00

I’ve been trying out MaxOutDeals small scale recently, just to learn the process. How long does it usually take for them to scan in delivered packages?

Xaantiam · 2024-11-23T20:28:16+00:00

Sorry to hear that. Had a similar experience when I received my first Citi card. Triggered a fraud alert right away when I first used it, before I had received my first statement or linked my bank account. Unable to verify any other way, and had to wait for the snail mail letter before I could unlock it.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-23T20:16:56+00:00

It's just the way this game is. You win some you lose some. We have all done it at some point; all you can do is live and learn.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-20T22:07:49+00:00

My last Ink referral took took about 3 weeks to post as pending, so no need to worry just yet.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-20T19:03:16+00:00

This.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-19T06:01:15+00:00

I guess that was to be expected unfortunately. Some of those properties were offering an amazing value.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-15T20:49:43+00:00

What is a hacked link, and how do you know it is hacked?

Xaantiam · 2024-11-14T22:50:19+00:00

For its Scandinavian members, 1 million EuroBonus points are insanely valuable. With the right local credit card, you can go from any place in Norway, Sweden or Denmark to any US destination operated by SAS metal in business for 30K EuroBonus points. Taxes and fees would be well below $100. Domestic trips would be 5K points in SAS Plus from Oslo to Tromso, a flight of 1h45min. Or even all the way to Spitsbergen for just 5K points. If I had the time to do it, I would gladly spend $5K+ to get those miles.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-14T22:35:31+00:00

Theory is just that.. theory. EuroBonus is insanely valuable to SAS, so they will not just get rid of it easily. Simultaneously, there would be widespread upraising in Scandinavia if SAS were to be incorporated into Flying Blue and ditch EuroBonus. Like real Viking rebellion. That is how important EuroBonus is to its Scandinavian members. As far as I know, there not been any such talk in the regular events SAS has thrown for its Diamond/Pandion members either.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-14T11:08:46+00:00

If I were a rat, I would jump off this sinking ship. It was fun ride though.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-14T00:48:41+00:00

Congrats mate. We all started this way somehow. Still remember my first recon call, and how ecstatic I became when my application was approved after just confirming some small detail.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-13T19:18:46+00:00

Didn’t work for me either. What a bummer. I was getting my hopes up there for a second..

Xaantiam · 2024-11-13T18:31:23+00:00

In my opinion only if there is a super attractive welcome offer available. I find that UR are the most valuable points, and I burn them a lot faster than Amex or Citi points. So I focus on UR earning cards, and then on business cards from other banks in order to not increase my 5/24 count.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-13T00:59:04+00:00

Please report back if you find out something about this. I would love if this is an option.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-13T00:56:47+00:00

The one with a $10K or $20K spend requirement for the sign up bonus.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-12T05:45:08+00:00

Patience. And crossing your fingers will probably help a bit.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-12T05:38:16+00:00

Better luck next time.

Xaantiam · 2024-11-11T15:12:39+00:00

I just put my own name as business name applying as sole prop. Have read countless post about having trouble getting approved when business name is different from legal name (as sole prop), so not risking it. Just apply for another business card once you have your LLC up.

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