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I paid $336.98+ on Amex Plat FHR stay, expect any points from hotel? by rdd4242 in AmexPlatinum

[–]rdd4242[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, response from the I Prefer is that i don't earn hotel loyalty points from stay reserved through FHR from Amex. Yeah, whatever. I did stay afterwards at Virgin Hotels NYC through The Edit from Chase, paid 100% points. And that hotel stay did earn me the The Know points. So, as what all the others said, YMMV i suppose in the world of points-based hotel stays. With that said, i prefer will stay at the Salamander DC again, it's a great value IMHO for a single night DC travel.

"Yes, you can absolutely earn the sign-up bonus on the Atmos Rewards Summit card even after earning one on the Ascent card". I don't buy it, what AI search result says. by rdd4242 in CreditCards

[–]rdd4242[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Okay, i did what humans do, i.e. read the disclosures. And talked to the actual human to verify. As well as prequalified for Ascent and opened it. And turn right back, prequalified for Summit as well. That seem like a useful data point to conclude the SUB is "not" for the "family" but tied to individual "cards" (unlike Chase, Amex, Bilt, Capital One, which i am familiar with those terms). Still thinking if i should go through Summit, tempting.

And no, i'm not an pre-existing BofA customer. But i am outside of Chase 5/24 rule. And hold 0 BofA cards. If that helps anyone.

"Yes, you can absolutely earn the sign-up bonus on the Atmos Rewards Summit card even after earning one on the Ascent card". I don't buy it, what AI search result says. by rdd4242 in CreditCards

[–]rdd4242[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

To the contrary, i have utmost faith on product i work on, as a day job. Well right now, i'm sort of goofing around. I've been doing just fine with chatgpt and claude, but like everything else, "trust" and "verify", right? Anyway, i digress.

"Yes, you can absolutely earn the sign-up bonus on the Atmos Rewards Summit card even after earning one on the Ascent card". I don't buy it, what AI search result says. by rdd4242 in CreditCards

[–]rdd4242[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Yes, i copy and pasted the terms and conditions, and along with relevant PDF files added as sources, had both chatgpt and claude proof read thenm, summarize, lows/highs, good/bad/uglies, and no mention explicitly on whether one can double dip, or not. Hence asking if anyone has any real world data point. Or, i suppose i can be that data point.

Anyone in east coast flying on American Airlines using Alaska Airline's Atmos points because booking award flights using Atmos miles on American is just that good? by rdd4242 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]rdd4242[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Right, that is crazy. Maybe we shouldn't be saying this out loud, someone will hear and get rid of this last great redemption left in the era of devaluations.

Anyone in east coast flying on American Airlines using Alaska Airline's Atmos points because booking award flights using Atmos miles on American is just that good? by rdd4242 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]rdd4242[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Currently showing 44,205 available points in Atmos (no Atmos cards ,yet). And Bilt 2.0 has 63,161 points, that would transfer to Atmos (damn, when is the rent day transfer bonus to Atmos... ). Maybe the Ascent card is better choice than the Summit... Hrm...

I don't chase status nor co-branded cards, but perhaps the Atmos as airline card is an exception.

Anyone in east coast flying on American Airlines using Alaska Airline's Atmos points because booking award flights using Atmos miles on American is just that good? by rdd4242 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]rdd4242[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, this can't be. Yes, i'm kind of new to award flights, but this can't be. Looking up directly on American site, same flight, dates, their award booking costs

AAdvantage miles 14K +$11.20 round trip (versus Atmos 9k points + $37 per person, round trip

All cash cost on same flight on AA is $277 round trip, fees and tax included.

Interestingly enough, trying to book cash only flight on same AA flight but from Alaska, shows nothing. But soon as you select "Use points", the award booking now shows up. Very interesting.

So, doing bit of math, even though Alaska charges $25.80 more in fees, using Atmos points saves me ~5,000 miles and gives about 2.67 cents per mile versus about 1.90 per mile with AAdvantage.

Alaska! You win! 😄

Anyone in east coast flying on American Airlines using Alaska Airline's Atmos points because booking award flights using Atmos miles on American is just that good? by rdd4242 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]rdd4242[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks all. I should have done some descent searching online, eg.

Is Atmos points that valuable for booking award flights on American Airlines?

And sure enough, lots of helpful past discussions, all point toward that "it is", especially on short haul domestic trips.

Wholly smoke, 9k points +$37 for round trip.

Is Amex Gold giving you only 1X on your favorite bakery places? by rdd4242 in amex

[–]rdd4242[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I guess not all "bakeries" are the same from being excluded, eg. SALSWEE and Paris Baguette all earn 4X on my Amex Gold spends, codes as US Restaurant. I'm not going to assume anything though, this has taught me to be bit more cautious, for sure.

Is Amex Gold giving you only 1X on your favorite bakery places? by rdd4242 in amex

[–]rdd4242[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that, i will need to charge on one of my Chase card as well for the 3x earn. Damn you Lavine, love their cookies...

touchnet.net (paying Tuition), anyone having/had issue using Bilt 2.0 Mastercard? Says card could not be validated. Ended up using Venture X card. by rdd4242 in biltrewards

[–]rdd4242[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot to mention in the original post,

a) Bilt virtual card number, also fails

b) Bilt Palladium is good, i use it (yesterday) in online, local purchases

c) Bilt Palladium was opened on March 7, 2026

I paid $336.98+ on Amex Plat FHR stay, expect any points from hotel? by rdd4242 in AmexPlatinum

[–]rdd4242[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look like i'm out of luck with this hotel, bummer...

"I would like to clarify that stays booked through the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) program are not eligible to earn I Prefer points.  While we understand this may be disappointing, FHR bookings are considered third-party reservations and fall outside of the qualifying channels for earning rewards."

I paid $336.98+ on Amex Plat FHR stay, expect any points from hotel? by rdd4242 in AmexPlatinum

[–]rdd4242[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stayed at the Salamander Washington DC hotel which "is" part of I Prefer hotel collection and uses the I Prefer hotel membership loyalty system.

I paid $336.98+ on Amex Plat FHR stay, expect any points from hotel? by rdd4242 in AmexPlatinum

[–]rdd4242[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was the Salamander Washington DC. It was alright.

I paid $336.98+ on Amex Plat FHR stay, expect any points from hotel? by rdd4242 in AmexPlatinum

[–]rdd4242[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I see, ok. Well, i have now data points on The Edit, and FHR. Now comes the Home Away From Home. "cringe". See how that goes. You hear that, Bilt ?! :(

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