ten6mom
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2012
- You need 2 Hilton SUBs. Amex is not going to hit you with a pop up on your first app, and if they do on your second app, you have P2. One possibility is for you (P1) to apply for two different Hilton cards back to back, as in apply for a second Hilton card while you're still working (or finishing up) the MSR on the first Hilton card, i.e., while your spend is still "high" during the MSR period and before it's had a chance to dropped off. Once your spend does drop off, you risk the pop up on future applications, but the pop up is dynamic and it's hard but possible to get rid of it.
- Have you looked into whether MS is feasible in your area as a way to increase your spend?
- Diamond status will almost certainly get you a better room, possibly a suite, which your husband/all your guests could enjoy. Complimentary breakfast for Diamond members almost always includes one guest, and sometimes all guests under your reservation (YMMV, check with the hotel or Flyertalk DPs). Lounge access almost always allows guests as well (again YMMV).
- That is a good idea on the back to back apps... thank you...
- I keep going back to MSing and then I shy away. I just worry that I would be adding too many complications in too short a time and I would somehow screw it up. Although I suppose a $50 test purchase wouldn't hurt...
- Good to know about the Diamond status. I suppose I could email the gentleman at the hotel who someone mentioned upthread and ask directly!
Really worried about availability though. I guess I will have to keep checking back religiously.
As always, thank you!
ETA: I am so dumb. I was originally looking for Flyertalk on reddit (it's there but it's a private group or whatever)...just now realized it's a standalone website/message board.
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