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Hopefully this thread is OK on the Marriott page, as I'm interested in airlines for traveling to MVC locations.
Hi all,
I've been thinking about a credit card with airline perks for traveling to the MVC locations. I have also been doing some research, including a bunch of reading on ThePointsGuy site, and I am still a little confused. There is not a card that seems to be the no brainer, but maybe that doesn't exist. Since you all are doing the same type of travel that I am doing, I figured I would ask you what you do. Accommodations are covered by MVC and Bonvoy, so the next big expense is airline costs. What do you do for points/miles?
Here's what I'm thinking:
Most of our credit cards are directly related to travel, in some way.
So, for all of you that have already gone through this, what did you come up with as the best solution, and how has it turned out? If it matters, our home airport is RDU. We never carry credit card balances.
Thank you!
Hi all,
I've been thinking about a credit card with airline perks for traveling to the MVC locations. I have also been doing some research, including a bunch of reading on ThePointsGuy site, and I am still a little confused. There is not a card that seems to be the no brainer, but maybe that doesn't exist. Since you all are doing the same type of travel that I am doing, I figured I would ask you what you do. Accommodations are covered by MVC and Bonvoy, so the next big expense is airline costs. What do you do for points/miles?
Here's what I'm thinking:
Most of our credit cards are directly related to travel, in some way.
- Marriott Rewards Premier (black card): We use this one to gain Bonvoy points, but is not currently one of our primary cards. The points can be converted to miles, at 3:1.
- Disney Rewards Premier: We use this when we have a Disney trip coming up, to get Disney dollars. We have been using as our primary lately, as we have a Disney cruise coming early next year. No help with airlines here. Probably a card we would get rid of if we get another one.
- Costco Visa: We use this one for gas, Costco purchases, and Costco travel (like the cruise), to get cash back once per year, in Feb. Cash yes, but not directly related to airfare. We get 5% back on Costco travel, but they don't offer air only travel.
- Discover card: 2% cash back. We have not been using this card in a while, but may be useful as its cash back at each statement date.
- CapitalOne Venture card: I only found it directly transfers to JetBlue, but was confusing as to whether you can convert at a lesser conversion rate to other airlines. $95 annual fee.
- Chase Sapphire: Convert directly to JetBlue, Southwest, United, Virgin, British Airways. Or, use the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal to buy airfare (and other things) with your points and cash, but at a lesser conversion rate (8000 points for $100). $95 annual fee.
- Citi Premier: convert directly to JetBlue and Virgin. Or, use the Citi ThankYou portal to get miles at a lesser conversion rate. $95 annual fee.
So, for all of you that have already gone through this, what did you come up with as the best solution, and how has it turned out? If it matters, our home airport is RDU. We never carry credit card balances.
Thank you!