Had a good run with Synchrony This Week

[Spotsy]

I had cleaned out some older Synchrony cards a couple months ago (Marvel in favor of the Cap1 Savor; Stash since I never really need those rewards and it was not a Visa Signature).  Decided to try my hand at Ebates, (nice rewards structure and didn’t have any luck with them a 2 years ago) and also CheapOAir....I know I know...dorky named site but you can get good deals on there for airfares.  I am heading overseas in a couple months for a cruise and booking via CheapO, rather then the main airline site, was saving me $600 a ticket.  This will be  my second transatlancic flight via CheapO. 6 months same as cash,  8x rewards points per net dollar spent (when booking from mobile device, otherwise 7x). 3K points = $15 off next CheapO flight purchase.

Ebates Approved (not instant) after fraud verification. VisaSig, 6.7k, Tier 1 (still crappy rate, so PIF)

CheapOAir Approved (not instant) after fraud verification. VisaSig, 7.6k, Tier 1 (Not bad for Synchrony, and more useful rewards).

[Anonymous]

Congrats. I was approved also from Synchrony after fraud verification. Measly $1200 SL but whatever. Your scores are better than mine, however.

I fly all the time from South Carolina to NY round trip. I always get GREAT deals through Allegiant, Spirit, and JetBlue, I fly no frills; I don’t care because it’s less than a 2 hour flight. Is Cheapo Air affiliated with those no frill airlines or just the big carriers? I just went to NYC from Charleston Tues thru Thursday $116 round trip on JetBlue. Wondering if they can compete with that.

[AverageJoesCredit]

Congrats Spotsy

[Spotsy]

Hi Trlanthierjr,

Thanks for the reply.  I have found for domestic flights via JetBlue, that going direct to the airline site works best.i think no-frills domestic and best direct unless last minute..maybe.

When I have needed flights abroad, I check both places. One time Cheapo didn’t have anything, but the main airline was available and reasonably priced (but I wasn’t ready to buy at the time). Then a month later they were available on CheapOAir and $600 less then the main airline site.  I wanted to fly Royal Air Maroc Business class since they were at least somewhat reasonable and use the Dreamliner 788 to cross the Atlantic.

[Spotsy]

Thanks AJC!

[Anonymous]

Congrats.. Both solid approvals tho.. 

[Spotsy]

Thanks Scott!