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As long as you put in your AAdvantage number when you did the application you should be all set.
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You don’t actually enter with the Chase Sapphire Reserve, JPMR, or Ritz card itself but with the associated Priority Pass card from those accounts.
Those with Priority Pass from other cards get 1 free entry per year and paid after that.
It’s a unique arrangement.
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I think you can put any four digits in there, but yes, you do need to enter something.
I don’t think I’ve ever set a PIN with the card I use either.
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We usually say 10-14 days after closing a card, less for a downgrade.
So it’s a bit close.
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Conrad, Andaz, Park Hyatt would be my ranking in that order.
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Yes, you can basically pay anything you like and get it back if you overpay when you file your annual return.
It will come back as a refund.
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Well, I don’t have any experience with them, but I do know they’re still in the build up phase, trying to get their act together, so I wouldn’t be surprised if their service is subpar every now and then.
I personally would go for an airline with a proven record.
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Discover IT was my first card in my late teens and I’m glad I have it.
Typically starts with a low limit and goes up (although never super high like other issuers).
It’s a great no annual fee card to start with and learn responsible credit.
Also, the 5% back is essentially 6.25% when spent on gift cards to certain stores (American Eagle, Gap/Athleta, etc).
It’s actually a pretty great ROI for a no AF card.
I did Citi DoubleCash after that, then Citi Prestige/Premier (back when the Prestige was still a thing).
I would do Chase at this point though.
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Outside of the Avios airlines (British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus & Qantas) there isn’t inter-airline miles transfer for OneWorld alliance.
However you can use those points to book flights on American Airlines, assuming there is availability.
Once you move bank points to a travel partner those miles are to be used within that program.
So yes you’d need to book American Airlines flights via Qantas.
Be sure to verify the award space before transferring.
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I was really impressed with the United Polaris International lounge at Newark.
They have hot food, bar, etc.
Highly recommend!
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By the due date noted on your statement.
Everyone’s date is different.
I changed all my dates to 1st of the month, so it is easier to remember.
Set up autopay!!!
Don’t pay finance charges.
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No United doesn’t weigh carry-on bags.
Outside of low-cost carriers like RyanAir, the only airlines I know that weigh carry-on bags are KLM and Swiss Air.
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We, literally, spend at least two months a year in Europe.
An ATM is easy to find in the US, but not always so in Europe, depending on where you are traveling to.
Also, some do not translate to English as one would hope.
I would much rather know what I have, in cash, before I arrive.
Because using a card is not a guarantee, no matter what folks may say here. We travel all over the world for work, and cards are definitely easiest, (pay in native monetary units ALWAYS), but not always possible.
For example, today, we tried to pay for parking in two places (Italy) at kiosks touting contactless payments, but they were not working using coin euros we could pay to park.
This happens a lot.
Take money with you!
Buy it at a rate that is closest to the last market close.
Do not depend on hotels, they charge you to change money, and many ATMs charge, if you are in a non-English speaking country, you cannot always depend on the ATM to translate to English.
I’d rather depend on an established relationship with an American bank, than hope for a possibly decent one in the EU.
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I have over 20 credit cards (opened over the years of course and not all are personal).
How did you open your INK?
LLC or Sole Proprietor?