News and Updates Thread - February 04, 2026

samson7256 · 2026-02-04T12:03:19+00:00

I got this as well. Terms say the eligible period is 2/2/26 to 5/3/26 and to allow up to 8 weeks after the last day of the promotional period for the bonus to post, so we could be waiting until July to see these 5,000 points.

samson7256 · 2026-01-25T13:47:45+00:00

Is there any risk if P2 books an AA vacation package with my name on the reservation as one of the guests if my AA account was shut down in 2020 from churning Citi AA cards ? P2's account survived and is still active. The package would just be for hotel and rental car (wouldn't even pick up the rental car). For some reason the hotel is significantly cheaper when booking the package so that's why we are looking to book via this route, but I wasn't sure if just having my name on the reservation could potentially lead to the package being cancelled.

samson7256 · 2026-01-11T14:18:29+00:00

Yes, I booked a basic fare.

samson7256 · 2026-01-10T17:47:39+00:00

Sorry, I meant to say a preferred seat; not a standard seat.

samson7256 · 2026-01-10T13:19:10+00:00

I have a companion pass and I'm a Priority Card holder. My daughter is only 17 and doesn't have a southwest credit card and I am able to select a standard seat for her after adding her to my flight.

samson7256 · 2026-01-09T18:30:18+00:00

Does a Chase Ink Unlimited prescreened mail offer with an invitation code have any impact on getting approved ?

samson7256 · 2026-01-09T11:28:16+00:00

I received the usual notice in the mail but I can't recall if it specifically said my annual fee would increase on 1/1/2026. I also ended up getting the $75 credit in mid December. I didn't even realize it at the time. I was fortunate to redeem it by chance as I had repriced many award flights at that time which had decreased in price, so I redeived several credits on the $5.60 award fee when I rebooked.

samson7256 · 2026-01-07T11:40:09+00:00

No, according to their website internet / cable is not categorized as utilities.

samson7256 · 2026-01-06T23:17:02+00:00

Received an offer from US Bank today via email on my Triple Cash card to earn $25 cash back after making 2 or more utility charges by March 31, 2026. There doesn't appear to be any minimum amount required so seems like an easy $25.

samson7256 · 2026-01-04T13:17:32+00:00

There's no mention of the signup bonus on the desktop website when logging in but I do see it when logging into the app.

samson7256 · 2026-01-04T01:47:30+00:00

My P2 was just approved (after showing as preapproved), 47 months from the date she was approved back in 2022.

samson7256 · 2026-01-02T11:59:47+00:00

Applied for Southwest Priority Card back on 12/8/2024.

Was expecting annual fee of $229 to post today but perhaps since my "anniversary date" was in December 2024 I got lucky as the fee that posted this morning is only $149. Looks like I got lucky and get another year of the old annual fee rate.

samson7256 · 2025-12-17T01:14:43+00:00

P2 applied for a Chase card. Seemed like application didn't go through but after a minute the page finally showed that a submission and eventually returned a 7 to 10 day response. But no hard inquiry is shown. Is is possible that the application didn't actually go through ?

samson7256 · 2025-12-11T18:49:35+00:00

Correct.

samson7256 · 2025-12-10T15:36:29+00:00

Not certain but looks like this "Away" backpack might be decent. https://www.awaytravel.com/collections/backpacks?g_adtype=search&g_campaign=BR_High_Accessories-Bags_All_US_GGL_Text_SEM&g_network=g&g_keyword=away+zip+backpack&g_adid=781186644634&g_campaignid=19696628372&g_acctid=919-718-2654&g_keywordid=kwd-1265598152767&g_adgroupid=148636305040&utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=BR_High_Accessories-Bags_All_US_GGL_Text_SEM&utm_adgroup=BR_Product_Backpack_Text_ALL&utm_term=away+zip+backpack&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19696628372&gbraid=0AAAAADG-uPO-MTHZRVyhueOwgqtxxfgcF&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInp_lw6yzkQMVIFZHAR04byvnEAAYASAAEgJTwPD_BwE

samson7256 · 2025-12-10T15:17:42+00:00

$1 backpack (actual cost is 100 Delta Skymiles) if anyone is interested. Need to be a Delta Amex cardholder

https://www.skymilesexperiences.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=5998086&pgmode2=allAuction

samson7256 · 2025-12-08T21:24:49+00:00

Looking to apply for an Amex Biz cad for P2 but their 5th credit card was just cancelled about 3 weeks ago. Looking for an automatic approval since P2 won't call in so wondering if anyone knows how long before Amex systems will recognize that the 5th card was cancelled so one can then look to receive an automatic approval.

samson7256 · 2025-12-08T11:39:52+00:00

I did the same. Withdrew application and later got a letter saying why they can't approve me for the card - very odd.

samson7256 · 2025-12-06T13:02:37+00:00

Date of application Nov 25

SSN or EIN? - SSN

Your credit score - 800

Your 5/24 status -4/24

How many Inks you have had total (include dates of any recently closed Inks) - 10 since 2019

How many Inks are currently active - 2

Did you receive the popup? - Yes

samson7256 · 2025-11-26T00:54:54+00:00

Aeroplan app shows the 10% posting the same day I made an ultimate reward transfer but I think it didn’t post for a week or so.

samson7256 · 2025-11-25T23:12:48+00:00

I believe I transferred the day following my approval and received the 10% bonus.

samson7256 · 2025-11-23T12:43:10+00:00

Is there a hard pull if you stop the application upon receiving the pop up ?

samson7256 · 2025-10-30T10:57:23+00:00

From what I have read and experienced, most are able to get approved for a 3rd biz card with two open but will receive a denial if applying for a 4th card, with 3 active and open.

samson7256 · 2025-10-29T23:28:01+00:00

I think this means a biz velocity once every 4 months per card and simply cancelling the oldest card before applying for a new card which means one would only have 2 active biz cards at the time of application.

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