The Power of Business Cards

 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 WeekAnthony 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.NewsThe newest (and second) Capital One Lounge FINALLY opensLimited time increased offer on Hyatt business card but it’s a tiered bonusSouthwest promotion to earn 3x CP points on qualifying flightsTransfer These Points to a Friend or Family Member for just $15Should you buy these CHEAP points?Enhanced Marriott Bonvoy Business Offer - is this going under the radar?TRIP UPDATES?Angiechanged positioning flight for Bali (still have AA flight booked) and changed return flight from Sydney due to AA dealJoeBooked United & confirmed Polaris seats with JUST 12.5K Turkish Miles per personMore details on how to book and confirm in Award Travel 201 ($9.99 per month or $89.99 per year)Pancake run Alaska Airlines triangleWHAT BONUSES DID WE GET?AngieChase Ink Preferred - bonus ready to post, holding off on cards due to possible mortgage,closed United Quest and Alaska Businessready to close one of the Business Platinum cardsJoeAAdvantage 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 AwardsHighlight 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 cardno impact to 5/24 (Discover, Capital One and Barclay’s can and do show on personal report)excellent points earning opportunitiesAmex Business Gold 4x multiplierChase Ink Cash 5x multiplierbalances don’t show on personal credit report so 0% APR cards are great options to carry a balanceTip oWhere To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024. If you want a waitlisted ticket, see this post in AT101. Support the AT101 Podcast/Community