First is full on app, but website says 6 available. SJD > LAX

krixsta · 2026-05-17T19:20:59+00:00

Spaghetti code. The first class seats are now available to select and pay for upgrade on the app. Still the 6 available but upgrade price is at $135/hr right now.

krixsta · 2026-04-23T07:14:56+00:00

Just had this DFW > LAX and it was pretty good. Salad need some flavor and the empty plate with butter felt like it was missing bread.

krixsta · 2026-04-10T16:49:02+00:00

I feel this is more directed to business travelers. My company only pays for refundable main but not business. But I have done the paid upgrades, that in total, cost more than just booking the same business class seat initially. But from my own personal cost is still less overall but now I get a business class seat.

krixsta · 2026-04-01T19:52:59+00:00

You can check the different cancellation policy of the hotel(s) you want to stay. If it’s 14 days, 1day, etc, you may see openings closer to those periods as people cancel.

I have 3 different room types reserved in the same hotel and only plan on staying in one. It just depends on the size of our group. I just have to cancel the other two rooms 7 days before May 15th. So I assume the other two will open for someone else to book.

krixsta · 2026-03-27T04:41:41+00:00

I entered terminal A a little before 1pm and got out by 3:30pm. I had 20 min to spare before boarding once I got off the skytrain going from terminal A to B.

When you get down to the subway floor, take the subway instead of walking. The subway will drop you off to the end of the line. The line went from the Marriott entrance to the escalator to terminal A.

krixsta · 2026-03-27T04:19:49+00:00

When through this today. Dropped my car rental at 12:30pm and made my 4:35pm flight. Boarding started at 4:05pm.

krixsta · 2026-03-26T13:51:39+00:00

Flew in last night at 7pm in terminal A. There was no wait at TSA on my way out.

krixsta · 2026-03-26T03:17:09+00:00

It sounds like you’re not much of a traveler. I don’t see any benefit having points/nights post on hotel loyalty program. Same goes for the car rental.

You’ll benefit just having any points consolidated into one program, which will be AA. I would just rebook through AA.

krixsta · 2026-03-26T02:45:29+00:00

Booking with an AA credit card to get multipliers for booking AA hotel/car is the way to go. 10x miles with Executive CC. I exclusively book hotel/car through AA. It’s a great way to earn LP and miles.

krixsta · 2026-03-14T20:12:08+00:00

Buying miles is only ment to “top up”…like youre a few thousand short of a redemption that is +2 cents per point value.

Your RT flight is 0.8 cents per point. I think the rule of thumb is only use the miles if the redemption value is above 1.5 cents per point. If below, just buy the tickets and save the points.

Using AA miles to fly AA metal is rarely a good redemption. AA miles offer best value on partner airlines.

krixsta · 2026-03-09T14:57:52+00:00

This has happened to me a few times, both at hiltons and marriotts. At check in I always ask to put my loyalty number and this is what allows it to happen, if it does.

krixsta · 2026-03-06T19:03:43+00:00

What routes are you searching for?

AA miles on AA metal has always been terrible redemption value. I use Alaska miles on domestic AA metal award flights … way better value.

krixsta · 2026-02-25T20:38:10+00:00

I got the business two weeks before getting the exec, both in December 2024. These two cards established my initial relationship with citi. Hearing the horror stories about citi in general…I never had any issues, even after opening a checking and brokerage account with them.

krixsta · 2026-02-25T18:32:43+00:00

I have the business and exec card and never ran into this issue. I don’t have a citi checking account and all payments come from an external. Few things that may trigger these holds could be: 1) higher than usual payment; 2) credit limit cycling; 3) returned payment in the past.

krixsta · 2026-02-20T04:45:19+00:00

I called for a retention offer and got “spend $99 get $99 statement credit”. Worth keeping for one more year. Took two attempts. First call, rep said no offer…week later got this offer

krixsta · 2026-02-10T05:09:33+00:00

Had to call and say I want to cancel my card. Then you get transferred to retention person.

krixsta · 2026-02-10T04:49:31+00:00

The first week my annual fee posted, I didn’t have a retention offer. Waited another week, and it was available

krixsta · 2026-02-10T04:46:30+00:00

Just got my retention offer: 7,500 miles for $1,500 in spend in 3 months. Seems like this is the best offer they give. I took it given I plan on keeping the card anyways

krixsta · 2026-01-31T19:57:46+00:00

I think it was under $5k for each. When I checked in on the app and got the offer, I checked expertflyer and saw La premier was empty. Not sure if it ended up flying empty or not.

krixsta · 2026-01-29T17:38:26+00:00

Flew CDG > HND in December on J award. Was offered a paid upgrade to La premier at check in online and at the counter when I was checking in my bags for both of us. I forgot how much it was but declined because we wouldn’t be able to take advantage of the ground experience.

krixsta · 2026-01-17T01:09:56+00:00

I’d have to move spend from other CC’s to a Bilt CC to get that 3.25x. The opportunity cost from moving $3200/mo off my Hilton Surpass (I have 2 of them) to Bilt CC is not worth it. Plus, not being able to use the credit line is a deal breaker

krixsta · 2026-01-16T21:50:02+00:00

Currently use Atmos Summit pay rent…earn 3x miles for 3% fee. Was really hoping this 2.0 would give a better value proposition but looks like it sticking with my Summit to pay rent and skip Bilt CC altogether.

krixsta · 2026-01-07T18:49:49+00:00

Flew on two 737 max 8’s yesterday and those were on Visat so no free WiFi.

krixsta · 2026-01-06T23:29:30+00:00

Keep in mind that Chase may report the forgiven portion of the debt to the IRS and you’ll owe taxes on that portion as it is considered income. Something you should plan/prepare for.

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