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50,000 Avios for spending $1,000 seems like a no-brainer to me. Direct flights on AA are typically 9,000 Avios roundtrip. So, you can get five RT flights from this, valued at well over $1,000. Two...
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Me too. THe three of us are going to Hawaii next April for about $100 in fees from this deal.
Not saying it was easy, but it can be done once you know the tricks. Worth it to me to save almost...
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Annual fee of $95 (not waived) added to wiki
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I did this deal a couple years ago and just redeemed the points for 4 nights at a Hilton in Key West(worth $950). You will most likely not find flights that work on AA. I tried this for a while. ...
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I'm very sorry that I've offended your sensibilities. Somehow, I'm sure we'll get through this and be stronger at the end.
British Airways 100,000 AVIOS
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FYI, my wife signed up for this a while back when there was no minimum spending requirement. We received 50k miles immediately after spending like $5 online, and will receive another 50k at our one...
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Thread created 11-29-2012 by swimitfree
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I don't think you've actually spent time to research possibilities. If you are using the BA availability checker, you are doing it wrong. As with most things, a finite resource with a time deadline...
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Thread created 11-29-2012 by swimitfree
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Yeah last year I did use mine but the fees were like $450 or so. I used United this year and the fees were just around $100. These are roundtrip trips to Asia from Chicago.
No wonder these offers...
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Thread created 11-29-2012 by swimitfree
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You call yourself a frequent traveler and think these have little value? :wave:
Ever need to go to South America? BA
Ever need to fly within the US? BA
Ever need to fly to Canada? BA
Ever need...
British Airways 100,000 AVIOS
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Thread created 11-29-2012 by swimitfree
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I got the card last time with the promotion which was may be 2 yrs ago. Please research the multiple terms of using BA Avios points and the limitations, fees, taxes,etc. 100k avios miles is good but...
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you can always sell the points.
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You can use it for American Airlines flights - great deal.
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also bruce goldberg
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Looks like the good old days are slowly grinding to a halt
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I know this has been beaten to death, but for those new to the deal...
My wife and I have spent many hours figuring out how to maximize our 100k miles. After a lot of good pointers from a couple...
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Thread created 11-29-2012 by swimitfree
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What do you mean, are you still able to find Vanilla these days?
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I can't seem to get any compatible travel dates using avios... what gives????
is that their catch? to add as much black out dates as possible?
I've been sitting on 100k avios for about 3 years now.
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It's not the same as previous promotion, also I'm not an expert in FF but IMO this is one of the worst programs. Only the fuel surcharges + tax for transcontinental travel end up being more than...
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Thread created 11-29-2012 by swimitfree
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Yes, but that one was 50k after first purchase, and another 50k after your first year.
These miles are perfect for what they should be used for, first/business class travel. That's what I'm...
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The jackasses here are sometime amusing, but not this time. Get a clue and stop being one.
It's pretty well established that if you're willing to completely adapt when and where you go to use the...
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Last time we got this the entire family went to Hawaii twice :-), considering!!!
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Then do a little more research. There are a bunch of blogs that provide insight on how to book using Avios, but the availability for domestic award travel is nearly identical to what you could book...
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I think this is an ok deal if you can make the Avios system work for you and can meet the spend. But I think the 20k makes it a warm deal. Yeah, there are ways out there to meet the spend. But you...
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Wow, you have to spend $20,000 to get 100,000 points?! I did the 100k point promotion the last time they offered it, but I didn't have to spend close to that. I think maybe $3,000 over 3 months?...
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NO, just do some research
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You'd have to be really lazy to actually take the yearly fee. All you have to do is call and threaten to cancel the card and they'll waive the fee.
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I did the deal 2 years ago ended up very happy. I booked 3 flights with with AA for a total of 75,000 points and still have 25,000 for another flight. Also, my recollection is that they don't...
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Did you use the many online tutorials online on how to use Avios? We checked availability on Auer Lingus, then had to book our flight by calling. Supposedly you are supposed to do similar things by...
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Yeah, why you have a problem with what I think?
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need 20k in spending!
too much
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With the new system, you can fly on Air Berlin to Germany and/or Aer Lingus to Dublin/Shannon, Ireland for low fuel surcharges! 25k BOS-DUB/SNN, and 40k for most other east coast cities to Dublin,...
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I signed up for a Chase BA card about this time last year that had a similar offer. I spent the money on the card as required to get the 100,000 miles, but I was not able to get ANY free tickets on...
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Thread created 11-29-2012 by swimitfree
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Avios are great for short haul flights on partner airlines. They are not good for most international flights.
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Anyone know if I can participate in this offer again (I had their credit card during the promo a couple of eyars ago, and cancelled it)?
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