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A partial data point perhaps - I have two Amex cards (both applied for without ITIN) and recently applied for my first Chase card with the ITIN. It was a slog, but I was approved after about 3 weeks. Only a partial data point because at one stage I did reach out to amex via online chat asking...

The Velocity Escape card has now disappeared as well...

Yes I've been encountering the same issues over the past week, using Chrome on Android. I suspect it's the new ads that's causing the issues?

Give this a try (but it's not guaranteed, as it requires a skilled AND caring United agent): (1) Call United, explain the involuntary change and illegal connection, ask them to rebook you onto confirmed/space positive alternate flights, but tell them not to worry about reissuing the ticket (as...

Here's the upgrade link for explorer: The American Express Explorer Credit Card®

Given how profitable frequent flyer programs are, I can't imagine any buyer ever wanting to decimate its value... As with every operator, what any buyer will forever be doing is tweaking the program to try and find that sweet spot between maximising revenue, minimising cost, and delivering just...

Thank you Skeptic, really appreciate it!

Yes confirmed - had the debit card posted to Australia with no problems. I waited the 10 days before reaching out via online chat. Can't remember now though if having an existing credit card helped smooth the process.

Thanks Skeptic! My sister and her friends will be heading from YUL to YYC later this month so I would love to grab five of your passes - but only if no one else has a better use for it, as they don't exactly need it for a journey of that duration :)

Just for reference - I applied under a card upgrade offer during the promo period (from a regular Velocity Amex to a Plat Velocity Amex) and got the sign up bonus for the upgrade but not the 30k bonus from VFF. This was the first time I had ever taken up a Plat Velocity Amex and the terms...

Thanks astrosly! Typed too fast, didn't notice the silly mistake, and didn't have links on hand. That's what's great about this community - plenty of knowledgeable people around :)

There's some inherent risk in having your claim handled by an intermediary too. The terms and conditions in at least some of them allow them to take legal action against the airline on your behalf - which is all well and good if you/they win, but a nightmare if you/they lose. Not sure about...

Haven't tried personally but there are a good number of reports online that say yes

A few more DPs to add: DL - added AZ number to booking prior to flight through MMB and elite status was recognised instantly. No issues getting a free checked bag for both passengers (on the same booking) on a basic economy ticket, which was very helpful. KL - added AZ number to booking...

Modest discount using GQE81 Valid until 30-Jun-24. Get 3% on Choice fares, 2% on Lite fares, 1% on sale fares across both domestic and international. Blackout Dates: 21-Jun-24 to 22-Jul-24 13-Sep-24 to 14-Oct-24 13-Dec-24 to 07-Jan-25 04-Apr-25 to 29-Apr-25

Sorry if it's been answered before but I don't recall seeing any DPs in recent times - is there a risk of IB locking the funds if there's no actual trading through them? Do they mind just acting as a currency converter? A side benefit to using IB is that, based on what I've been reading on DoC...

That's the part I'm most fascinated by! With a minor initial outlay, it effectively meant we could've been flying for free all over the country using these return for free sales? The value would've far exceeded what this schmuck is trying to extract. Completely agree with what others have said...

The stupid case aside, was this actually a decent loophole? Book flights on these return for free sales on a max bundle, then request the outbound be credited but retain the inbound? It wouldn't typically work for a full service carrier as the ticket would be repriced, but Jetstar pricing...

Adding some DPs to the thread: MU - status not recognised in system but station manager at MEL took a photo of the card and manually issued a lounge voucher. PVG lounge dragons equally helpful. MF - status not recognised in system and station manager straight out refused to honour, saying what...

JMS38 still works for me (but the discount is not great it seems)