@@dannyshep finance should be taught in school. I always say after having credit cards for many years is that if APR is that important you should not get a credit card. Good video though.
They actually are targeted to people who AREN'T frequent fliers, because 100% of the flight benefits are offered by status. True FF's should go after the better AA cards (higher annual fee).
It does mention that the miles are subject to expiration and forfeiture policies. So it is conceivable that they could run out if the card is not actively used.
So if you want to take a $600 flight it's 60,000 points right, so if you spent only in the 2x miles category on the card you'd need to spend $30K to get enough points to book a main cabin flight? Then if you want to buy miles buying 150K miles is $3,600, but a first class ticket is $2500 = 250K points, so buying points is actually more expensive? I don't understand the appeal of the card if you need to spend $30K to get a free roundtrip ticket in main cabin. Am I missing something?
@@HayleyPuzoMusic Sorry about that, I meant to say, If you get the Mastercard AAdvantage Aviator Red Card you will get a companion certificate after spending $20k within a calendar year, and this can be worth quite a bit of money But I do agree that just by relying on earning miles through spending is not that rewarding. I guess if you are happy to pay a bit more for a card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve card you will be able to get a whole lot more benefits and earn a lot more points from your spending.
@@HayleyPuzoMusic Hi Hayley, the companion certificate is available with a few different credit cards and basically it is available with this card after you spend $20k in a calendar year. After you have met this spend requirement you will need to wait until the following year and keep the card active, then you will be able to book a return domestic flight on American Arlines within the US (the only thing you will have to pay for is any taxes and fees that are associated with the flight, which is limited to $99). As for the Sapphire Proffered card, that is a fantastic card, to earn as many points as possible try to book any travel through Chase Ultimate rewards as you will earn 5x points. I hope this helps!
@@dannyshep thank you for your reply, I got Citi with the offered 40,000 loyalty miles but I see that Barclays Bank has an offer for 70,000 miles when you apply, I was wondering if you can add both miles together if get approved
I guess it depends on which airline you prefer to travel on and if you want to travel overseas more or within the US. The Aviator card is super easy to earn to bonus miles which is handy if you dont have a large budget, and the Anniversary Companion Certificate is a nice bonus if you can mange to spend $20k on the card.
I have the Citi Platinum Select and I don't know how to get the first checked bag free. on my latest flight, it asked me to pay for the bag. is there something I need to do to actually get the first checked bag free?
It should be automatically free for the first checked bag (for you and up to 4 guests). However it must be on a domestic American Airlines flight. If this is the case and you weren't reimbursed I would contact Citibank to make sure they honor the benefit
That should be possible, but I would recommend getting a more valuable credit card compared to two credit cards that only offer benefits with American Airlines
@@dannyshep well first year annual fee is waved too. so even paying it in 2nd year is like having to pay it in the first and so I can see keeping it for at least 2 years
I have this card and it is NOT WORTH IT! I do not recommend. Not worth the annual fee, not worth spending 20k before being able to qualify for the companion ticket, and the customer service is TERRIBLE. RUN!
I would say both cards are for people who travel on company business? what about international flights any checked bags for free? Citi American Not the red one? what about the Barclys any free checked bags on international?
The Platinum Select only offers First check bag on Domestic flights, not International. The Barclays card has the same Check bags on Domestic flights only.
Yes, If they are on the same intinary on a domestic flight that was booked with the card, you and up to 4 people will get this benefit (and it must be an American Airlines Flight . creditcards.aa.com/citi-platinum-card-american-airlines-cardmember/
Apr shouldn’t mater because you should be paying them in full every month before payment is due.
That is true, but unfortunately some people dont
@@dannyshep finance should be taught in school. I always say after having credit cards for many years is that if APR is that important you should not get a credit card. Good video though.
@@pattycarljackson That is true! Thank you for your comment.
Yup
Exactly. APR means nothing to me cause the balance auto pays in full at the end of the month.
Love my citi advantage card!!! We often get bumped up to first class because of this card!
Nice!
They actually are targeted to people who AREN'T frequent fliers, because 100% of the flight benefits are offered by status. True FF's should go after the better AA cards (higher annual fee).
Thank you for your comment!
I must say, it is very refreshing to see videos with great content that look this professional. Thank you
Thank you!
I appreciate it!
The aviator red card first year fee can be waived if you sign up with a voucher given on a flight.
Nice!
Does the barclay maintain your miles as long as you use it? Thanks
It does mention that the miles are subject to expiration and forfeiture policies. So it is conceivable that they could run out if the card is not actively used.
So if you want to take a $600 flight it's 60,000 points right, so if you spent only in the 2x miles category on the card you'd need to spend $30K to get enough points to book a main cabin flight? Then if you want to buy miles buying 150K miles is $3,600, but a first class ticket is $2500 = 250K points, so buying points is actually more expensive? I don't understand the appeal of the card if you need to spend $30K to get a free roundtrip ticket in main cabin. Am I missing something?
If you get the
@@dannyshep get the what?
@@HayleyPuzoMusic Sorry about that, I meant to say, If you get the Mastercard AAdvantage Aviator Red Card you will get a companion certificate after spending $20k within a calendar year, and this can be worth quite a bit of money
But I do agree that just by relying on earning miles through spending is not that rewarding.
I guess if you are happy to pay a bit more for a card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve card you will be able to get a whole lot more benefits and earn a lot more points from your spending.
@@dannyshep hm what is a companion certificate? I have sapphire preferred I think so looking into how to maximize points!
@@HayleyPuzoMusic Hi Hayley, the companion certificate is available with a few different credit cards and basically it is available with this card after you spend $20k in a calendar year. After you have met this spend requirement you will need to wait until the following year and keep the card active, then you will be able to book a return domestic flight on American Arlines within the US (the only thing you will have to pay for is any taxes and fees that are associated with the flight, which is limited to $99).
As for the Sapphire Proffered card, that is a fantastic card, to earn as many points as possible try to book any travel through Chase Ultimate rewards as you will earn 5x points.
I hope this helps!
Thank you for the great and detailed video 🙌
thank for the explanation, could you get both credit cards and combine both offer points ?
I assume that would be possible, as long as both cards link to one American Airlines account.
@@dannyshep thank you for your reply, I got Citi with the offered 40,000 loyalty miles but I see that Barclays Bank has an offer for 70,000 miles when you apply, I was wondering if you can add both miles together if get approved
@@rdabalsa I believe it should be possible
american airlines aviator vs jetblue plus what card woukd you give the edge to
I guess it depends on which airline you prefer to travel on and if you want to travel overseas more or within the US.
The Aviator card is super easy to earn to bonus miles which is handy if you dont have a large budget, and the Anniversary Companion Certificate is a nice bonus if you can mange to spend $20k on the card.
Loooooved your video! Thank you.
Thank you very much! I appreciate your support.
I have the Citi Platinum Select and I don't know how to get the first checked bag free. on my latest flight, it asked me to pay for the bag. is there something I need to do to actually get the first checked bag free?
It should be automatically free for the first checked bag (for you and up to 4 guests).
However it must be on a domestic American Airlines flight.
If this is the case and you weren't reimbursed I would contact Citibank to make sure they honor the benefit
20000 seems like a steep ask for a card that can only earn 2x at most
I agree!
What does first bag checked free mean? Does it mean every flight I can check in a bag for free? Or does it mean I can only check in a bag one time?
It means you get one bag checked free of charge
Every flight
can you get both cards?
That should be possible, but I would recommend getting a more valuable credit card compared to two credit cards that only offer benefits with American Airlines
@@dannyshep would just be about the bonuses basically
@@412foto Thats fair enough, just be careful if you do that not to cancel either card to soon or they may revoke the bonus.
@@dannyshep well first year annual fee is waved too. so even paying it in 2nd year is like having to pay it in the first and so I can see keeping it for at least 2 years
Which bank gives the better limit?
Im not 100% sure, it would depend on your credit score and credit history I would assume.
I have this card and it is NOT WORTH IT! I do not recommend. Not worth the annual fee, not worth spending 20k before being able to qualify for the companion ticket, and the customer service is TERRIBLE. RUN!
I would say both cards are for people who travel on company business?
what about international flights any checked bags for free? Citi American Not the red one?
what about the Barclys any free checked bags on international?
The Platinum Select only offers First check bag on Domestic flights, not International.
The Barclays card has the same Check bags on Domestic flights only.
They aren’t business cards.
@@pattycarljackson who said they were business cards ? they would be for people who travel on business?
Great video- maybe speak slower would help those that need more time to under like me silly 🙃 great video
Thank you very much!
I appreciate your feedback and will try to speak a bit slower in my future videos
Great video!!! Can you get both cards?
Thank you!
Yes you could get both cards if you feel they will benefit your situation.
Wait ! First checked bag free for you AND YOUR TRAVEL COMPANIONS ? !! That don’t have the card ?
Yes, If they are on the same intinary on a domestic flight that was booked with the card, you and up to 4 people will get this benefit (and it must be an American Airlines Flight .
creditcards.aa.com/citi-platinum-card-american-airlines-cardmember/
Good)
This airline is ALWAYS trying to screw its customers.