Quote:
Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
I am just trying to figure out the math on these... if you put $100k on it per year:
With Aspire, $20 annual fee (after 10k bonus points), 200,000 points = $2,000 travel
With Amex, $199 annual fee (after $200 travel credit), 125,000 points = about $2,500 worth of flights on Aeroplan
So, theoretically, Amex an extra $320 or so per year, BUT you have to fly Air Canada only, and subject to availability; plus AMEX is much less acceptable to merchants than MC...
Am I missing something? Tough call. I guess the 75,000 welcome points are nice and I wonder if I can talk them into waiving my fee to get me to switch...
|
I'm new to the AMEX Membership Rewards cards so I'm just getting acquainted with the system and am trying to learn how best to utilize the reward points.
With AMEX you can book reward flights in a number of different ways.
1. Redeem for Great Rewards: With TripFlexTM rewards, you have ultimate travel flexibility. Use a travel agency, tour operator or even an online travel website to book your travel. Charge last-minute flights, seat sales, car rentals, cruises, and more to your Card. Then call us to redeem your points to cover the charge – including fees and taxes too9. There won’t be any blackouts or seat restrictions in your way when you redeem.
2. Transfer the Membership Reward miles to other programs like Aeroplan or Avios or others. Depending on where you want to travel and on which airlines this provides good flexibility. Personally, I think Avios is pretty good and is certainly better/cheaper than Aeroplan.
The airport lounge access is quite good with AMEX which is a big benefit if you travel. I'm also pretty attracted to the Fine Hotels and Resorts program (
https://www.americanexpressfhr.com/f...l_searches/new)