I love credit cards so much! v5.0 - 2022 (see first page for add'l details)

[KPK02090]

My CSR AF posted on 6/1. The statement closes 6/19. I’m planning to product change to a freedom unlimited. When do I have to product change by to get the full AF refunded?
Thanks!

 

[djmeredith]

Does anyone know if the lounge at BWI is still closed? Seems like I can never take advantage of the priority pass lol

Not sure about BWI, but that reminds to me post about my PP experience at MCO last Friday. We arrived to the lounge around 3:45 and there was a group of about 5 international travelers in front of us at the check in desk. I got to the counter and gave her my card and was informed they were "on a wait for Priority Pass entrance." Long story short, I was third on the waiting list and we did not get the available space message until it was too late for us to go. I have been to that lounge twice this year early in the morning with no problems. That terminal was very busy on this afternoon. The lounge is clearly often on a wait list (probably during afternoon international flight check in times) because they put out a podium downstairs that had elaborate wait info signage.

 

[mmmears]

If we used a CSR for taxes on flights for 2023, do we now need to keep that card for a year? Or can we downgrade it and apply for a new CSR? (DH's 4-year anniversary is coming up soon)

We haven't ever churned a card so I'm not sure how this works.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[afan]

I haven't seen any dps and I know I can do it via chat, but worth my time to ask for retention on Hilton surpass? I did spend 15k for the fnc so kinda figure theco Peter will just laugh at me and have nothing.

 

[spacerangerqueen]

If we used a CSR for taxes on flights for 2023, do we now need to keep that card for a year? Or can we downgrade it and apply for a new CSR? (DH's 4-year anniversary is coming up soon)

We haven't ever churned a card so I'm not sure how this works.

Any advice would be appreciated.

I believe the card needs to be open. I want to PC my CSR since the AF hit last month, but I have a trip in 2 weeks that I put the fees on. Looking over the terms and conditions it appears the card needs to be open when the trip happens. I am waiting until after the trip to PC which means I will be paying the AF next week.

 

[Arcades]

My CSR AF posted on 6/1. The statement closes 6/19. I’m planning to product change to a freedom unlimited. When do I have to product change by to get the full AF refunded?
Thanks!

You have 30 days to get a full refund (prorated after that). Remember to use up the $300 travel credit before the product change. I usually buy a refundable Southwest fare and then as soon as the credit hits my account I PC.

 

[hsmamato2]

I would think so. It's a travel agency. What kind of ticket?

And I waited a day..... went back in and lo and behold, my tickets were there again! I think I caught the website in a Mem. day sale, which ended while I was debating. So I lost a couple of bucks but I'm happy b/c I ended up buying my Sesame Place tix,plus a few AMC movie vouchers we can stash away and use....that takes care of the TC (whew!)

 

[hsmamato2]

Ok... Here's my new conundrum...how many Freedom branded cards will we (P1 and P2) be allowed to have/keep? I have and plan to keep and use my CSP,I already have one of each Freedom,2 FU's. P2 has both CSP and CSR with both AF popping up on June 1.... (MDD) and has one of each flavor already too. WWYD? due to ongoing life circumstances, we aren't spending NEARLY what we used to spend- I need to PC or cancel both of P2's cards before end of June.... Will I be angering the top dogs by canceling? If I PC ,am I allowed to get yet another 2 Freedoms? I"m sorry I'm just all questions lately without much other input....life....

 

[MsOnceUponATime]

I LOVED Sesame Place (in PA) as a child in the 80's!

And I waited a day..... went back in and lo and behold, my tickets were there again! I think I caught the website in a Mem. day sale, which ended while I was debating. So I lost a couple of bucks but I'm happy b/c I ended up buying my Sesame Place tix,plus a few AMC movie vouchers we can stash away and use....that takes care of the TC (whew!)

 

[amcc]

I had to change an AA award flight that AA had changed multiple times leaving only 52 minutes of layover at DFW. I chose the call back number for 2 hours later and was immediately told me that connection was legal and she couldn't do anything. I saw on the website an ad to use AA app live chat to solve issues and within 15 minutes, the app operator had transferred me to the right department, offered me my choice of earlier first flight or later second flight, rebooked us, and sent me an email with the new itinerary including seats in the same configuration I had chosen. So, for those who use AA, the app chat was so much better and more efficient.

I imagine my flight will be changed again by late July and I'll be doing this again

 

[LilSweetPeaPhoto]

Speaking of PP lounges....the one at DTW stinks, LOL. The first time I used it was at like 6:30am when it just opened so I thought maybe it was just because it was just opening. They had a cooler of waters, pops, beer, etc that was self serve. Then they had danishes wrapped, maybe apple/orange juice and pretzels. My mini and I got some pretzels and water. I stopped in before my flight Friday (BF had to still report on time despite the fact it was delayed 3 hours). I figured it was "prime time" so they would have more. They really didn't. Same pretzels/drinks. They did have wine you could pour yourself. And bottles of liquor to make your own drinks I guess, LOL. This time there was no water though. They had maybe 4 wraps on a plate in the cooler too. Overall not impressed. At least I know it's not worth it to walk down there if I'm not close by, LOL.

IHG Credit Card appreciation post: Since they changed the earnings categories to 5X on dining, gas stations, and travel, this card has become my everyday credit card, beating out my Gold Delta American Express. I also never really order delivery since the fees are so expensive, but they included DashPass on this card which helps cut down on delivery fees. I was able to book four nights at the Hotel Indigo in Anaheim for my Disneyland trip in September, and three nights at the Holiday Inn across from Universal Orlando for this weekend - a total of seven nights from one sign-on bonus. I'm very happy with this card! Definitely appreciate all the advice from these boards when I was deciding on what hotel card to add to my wallet.

I'm an IHG fangirl. I was more so when the card had cell phone protection! But I have all 3 of the cards currently, LOL. I probably should just cancel the free one since I never put any spending on it. I'll likely keep the premeir and IHG Biz for the free nights.

I haven't seen any dps and I know I can do it via chat, but worth my time to ask for retention on Hilton surpass? I did spend 15k for the fnc so kinda figure theco Peter will just laugh at me and have nothing.

I got an offer. I had met my 15k for the year too. I think it was $1500 or $1k spend for 10k. And I had 3 months to do it. This was when the $8k FNC offer was out there too! So I got to triple dip the $8k w/ some of the spend being that $1k offer and some going towards this year's 15k FNC. LOL. I was keeping the card either way, so I took the offer.

 

[Crazed4DisneyinSC]

I had to change an AA award flight that AA had changed multiple times leaving only 52 minutes of layover at DFW. I chose the call back number for 2 hours later and was immediately told me that connection was legal and she couldn't do anything. I saw on the website an ad to use AA app live chat to solve issues and within 15 minutes, the app operator had transferred me to the right department, offered me my choice of earlier first flight or later second flight, rebooked us, and sent me an email with the new itinerary including seats in the same configuration I had chosen. So, for those who use AA, the app chat was so much better and more efficient.

I imagine my flight will be changed again by late July and I'll be doing this again

I can't tell you how many times our summer flights have been changed now. Probably 6 or 7, and counting. As a consequence of all the changes, our layover in ORD is a mere 56 minutes. I've been going back and forth on whether I should try to change it or not, so thanks for the tip on using the in app chat! That will be helpful if I do decide to get it changed.
We have made a 45 min connection in ORD before, but I fondly remember running through the terminals, with a rolling carry-on, and not having a fun time doing it! LOL

 

[leeniewdw]

I can't tell you how many times our summer flights have been changed now. Probably 6 or 7, and counting. As a consequence of all the changes, our layover in ORD is a mere 56 minutes. I've been going back and forth on whether I should try to change it or not, so thanks for the tip on using the in app chat! That will be helpful if I do decide to get it changed.
We have made a 45 min connection in ORD before, but I fondly remember running through the terminals, with a rolling carry-on, and not having a fun time doing it! LOL

Same here on Delta (and the routes have changed 3 times because of the massive time changes). And I keep getting emails from them saying "your trip has changed" and it's freaking me out, even though it must just be minutes difference at this point. One time I almost didn't realize they'd moved us to a red eye, because our departure from SLC was going to be 10:XXam and they moved us to 10:XX pm so I didn't even notice the first time I looked. We ended up moving our return back a day because of the change, so shaving 1 evening off our typical trip, but I supposed I saved a lot of Bonvoy points. Still annoying. 10 days to go so hoping we're not have any bad luck.

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

I LOVED Sesame Place (in PA) as a child in the 80's!

Same!!

I brought my girls and had season passes 2017-2019. Definitely not the same feel as it was when I was a kid, but still tons of fun. Except, every year things got more crowded and it felt like they had fewer and fewer staff so not everything was running at capacity despite the crowds. If that's how things got pre-pandemic, I wonder what it'll be like this summer...

 

[wanderlust7]

I haven't seen any dps and I know I can do it via chat, but worth my time to ask for retention on Hilton surpass? I did spend 15k for the fnc so kinda figure theco Peter will just laugh at me and have nothing.

Possible to get 60k for $3000. Link

But DH got nada.

 

[afan]

Possible to get 60k for $3000. Link

But DH got nada.

I had nothing though I was surprised how quick it all went on chat. Seemed like it was longer to get to an answer on my plat and gold.

I'm going to keep it for now anyway but I'll ask again before the end of the month.

 

[lsutigers03]

Will Capital One send a check or direct deposit for a credit card account with a credit balance? My Venture X had a $0 balance and I made a travel charge which triggered the vacation rental credit and then I wiped out the full charge which left the account with a credit balance.

 

[wanderlust7]

My Teachers FCU cc funding charge was reversed. Account still locked. Sigh.

@happ @onelove8187 what about you?

 

[mmmears]

I believe the card needs to be open. I want to PC my CSR since the AF hit last month, but I have a trip in 2 weeks that I put the fees on. Looking over the terms and conditions it appears the card needs to be open when the trip happens. I am waiting until after the trip to PC which means I will be paying the AF next week.

Thanks. I thought so. I guess we have to keep it for a while longer then. I'm so annoyed because I didn't think about this when I told him to put some funds on that card. I'm not sure I am willing to wait an entire year though.

 

[FreeDiningFanatic]

Southwest Fall Sale with promo code- seems to be only on very specific routes. Points and cash bookings.

SELECT FLIGHTS ONLY!
40% off fall travel.*
Use promo code FALL40. Book 6/7-6/9 for travel 8/16-11/5/22.
Book by Thursday
*Use promotion code FALL40 from 6/7-6/9/2022 for travel on select flights from 8/16-11/5/2022. Restrictions and exclusions apply.
Seats and days limited. Discount is applied before government taxes and fees.