The Power of Business Cards

Award Travel 101

Angie and Joe jump on the pod to discuss news, their newest card/s, trip updates, and to share the key to unlocking so many more miles/points - BUSINESS CARDS.
Post of the Week

Anthony Cave - had a very specific question about an upgrade option for a flight for his birthday trip. It highlights the benefits of community with people weighing in with firsthand experience about whether the cost was worthwhile.

News

• The newest (and second) Capital One Lounge FINALLY opens
• Limited time increased offer on Hyatt business card but it’s a tiered bonus
• Southwest promotion to earn 3x CP points on qualifying flights
• Transfer These Points to a Friend or Family Member for just $15
• Should you buy these CHEAP points?
• Enhanced Marriott Bonvoy Business Offer - is this going under the radar?

TRIP UPDATES?

• Angie
  • changed positioning flight for Bali (still have AA flight booked) and changed return flight from Sydney due to AA deal
• Joe
  • Booked United & confirmed Polaris seats with JUST 12.5K Turkish Miles per person
  • More details on how to book and confirm in Award Travel 201 ($9.99 per month or $89.99 per year)
  • Pancake run Alaska Airlines triangle

WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET?

• Angie
  • Chase Ink Preferred - bonus ready to post, holding off on cards due to possible mortgage,
  • closed United Quest and Alaska Business
  • ready to close one of the Business Platinum cards
• Joe
  • AAdvantage Citi Executive card for bonus miles plus 20K LP ($120 Avis credit $10 Grubhub - Also on Amex Gold)
  • $3K away from both World of Hyatt and Hilton Surpass Free Night Awards

Highlight Feature - Business cards - Unlocking the magic!

How do you get a business card? Start by reading this post on AwardWallet.

• benefits of getting business cards vs personal card
• no impact to 5/24 (Discover, Capital One and Barclay’s can and do show on personal rep

Where to Find Us
For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community.

1. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community
2. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
3. You can also email us at [e-mail].
4. Our next meetup is located in SEATTLE on AUGUST 16–18, 2024. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit "Out to SEA" on the award.travel website.

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