@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
My oldest card is right under 2 years old at the moment. I will look into the Freedom cards.
What are your thoughts on trying to go for a United Explorer/MileagePlus card or the Marriot Bonvoy cards? I fly with United enough that I was thinking some of the benefits would be helpful for me. What are your thoughts on any of these cards?
How many flights do you book on United each year? How much total spend?
How many nights do you book at Marriot properties each year? How much total spend?
United's domestic bag fee is $30 (+$40 for the second bag). If you don't fly enough to have status, but do check a few bags per year, that can make the AF worthwhile.
The value of Marriott cards depends a bit on the properties at which you stay. 2 or 3 nights at mid-tier properties can make the Brilliant's $450 AF worthwhile. Note the Brilliant is $450 but gets a $300 credit and significantly more options for the renewal night.
Personal spend: Amex Gold, Amex Schwab Plat., BofA PR+CCR(x2), Costco
Business use: Amex Bus. Plat., BBP, Lowes Amex AU, CFU AU
Perks: Delta Plat., United Explorer, IHG49, Hyatt, "Old SPG"
Mostly SD: Freedom Flex, Freedom, Arrival
Upgrade/Downgrade games: ED, BCE
SUB chasing: AA Platinum Select
