Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[osully]

Didn't someone say it was an either or? 500 AM or the credit? I thought I read that somewhere but I may be mistaken.

Yeah but I didn’t use a credit when I ordered, so I could get the AM! They applied it without asking me.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Heads up. I just got off the Live Chat asking about the Sept. 12 travel site launch date. They couldn't confirm that, but she did say it will only be for package vacations at first, and for cruises you still need to use the vouchers.

 

[Disney Addicted]

tinkerone ->> if you go into mycarp, does it say you are a carp supporter or a carp member? The code I was given had dashes. I used the dashes when I typed in the code, but it says I'm a carp supporter.

 

[tinkerone]

tinkerone ->> if you go into mycarp, does it say you are a carp supporter or a carp member? The code I was given had dashes. I used the dashes when I typed in the code, but it says I'm a carp supporter.

Says CARP Supporter.
I'm going to try and call to find out what this all means.


ETA--Trying to find a number to call them and I find this.

CARP is an advocacy group. We are unable to provide personal assistance or support for individuals. If you are an individual in a health crisis, please go to your local emergency department.

Not sure there is a number to call so, this is all so funny. Its taking a lot of effort by a lot of people, lol.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Well, I didn't get to Sobeys for Blue Friday and I really wasn't in the hunting mood this weekend, unfortunately.

I think because I won't be needing to spend/cash in my miles for another year (May 2020 Orlando trip), I'm not as intent on collecting? Anyone else ever go through a hiatus?

 

[ottawamom]

Hi, my name is ottawamom and I'm and airmiles addict. I'm way to obsessed with the hunt to give it up. I sorry to say it has become a part of my weekly routine. I don't have a trip to Florida planned until 2022 but that doesn't mean I can't travel elsewhere. There isn't a sense of urgency to my collecting these days but I still enjoy the hunt and its rewards. It's become a game to try and outwit.

 

[pigletto]

Well, I didn't get to Sobeys for Blue Friday and I really wasn't in the hunting mood this weekend, unfortunately.

I think because I won't be needing to spend/cash in my miles for another year (May 2020 Orlando trip), I'm not as intent on collecting? Anyone else ever go through a hiatus?

I'm just coming out of an airmiles hiatus. I wasn't planning a trip and mostly prefer the PC program. I am planning for March Break now and back on the hunt. The bigger promos are definitely worth it for me.. though I don't do Rexall shops anymore as it's too far away and I consistently do better with PC/Shoppers Drug Mart.
I should have 1600 cash miles when this Back to School Promo and Blue Friday post. We'll use those for gas at Shell and put the equivalent $ into the vacation account. All my PC points are used to cover groceries at NoFrills and then I put the equivalent $ into the vacation account. Working both programs this way leaves me more flexibility in what I ultimately spend it on , though it's always vacation related.

 

[juniorbugman]

Says CARP Supporter.
I'm going to try and call to find out what this all means.

ETA--Trying to find a number to call them and I find this.

CARP is an advocacy group. We are unable to provide personal assistance or support for individuals. If you are an individual in a health crisis, please go to your local emergency department.

Not sure there is a number to call so, this is all so funny. Its taking a lot of effort by a lot of people, lol.

Found this posted from yesterday. Maybe try this number. I am in the same boat as you - shows as a CARP supporter. I thought it may have been an overnight batch job but no such luck.

Ok try here
Hugs Mel
http://www.carp.ca/rexall50/
Join today or call 1.833.211.2277.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I'm just coming out of an airmiles hiatus. I wasn't planning a trip and mostly prefer the PC program. I am planning for March Break now and back on the hunt. The bigger promos are definitely worth it for me.. though I don't do Rexall shops anymore as it's too far away and I consistently do better with PC/Shoppers Drug Mart.
I should have 1600 cash miles when this Back to School Promo and Blue Friday post. We'll use those for gas at Shell and put the equivalent $ into the vacation account. All my PC points are used to cover groceries at NoFrills and then I put the equivalent $ into the vacation account. Working both programs this way leaves me more flexibility in what I ultimately spend it on , though it's always vacation related.

I work the other points programs and Cash miles like you! Into the savings/trip account!

I think it's just overwhelming this time of year with forking out money left and right for sports, Guides, back to school, etc. I feel like I am spending just to earn miles. Everything becomes analysis! Anyways, I'm sure I will be okay once September rolls through. STB will be in November/December so I gotta get out of this funk asap!!

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

For anyone who has ordered SeaWorld tickets before, do they come as an email/print at home type of ticket? I was just curious of the Aquatica tickets would be the same.

 

[marchingstar]

Hi, my name is ottawamom and I'm and airmiles addict. I'm way to obsessed with the hunt to give it up. I sorry to say it has become a part of my weekly routine. I don't have a trip to Florida planned until 2022 but that doesn't mean I can't travel elsewhere. There isn't a sense of urgency to my collecting these days but I still enjoy the hunt and its rewards. It's become a game to try and outwit.

haha, me too! i haven’t hunted miles quite as actively since my baby was born, but you’d better believe i hit blue friday and events like back to school when i can! i have some possible trips on the horizon, but no plans for my miles. we’re still using park tickets from the canadian discount of 2016. maybe my current miles will go towards a disney cruise in a few years?

the silliest part about my airmiles obsession: other than DP, no one but y’all knows! My dad told me the other day he almost has onyx. he was so proud! i smiled and didn’t mention mine tends to renew around april/may every year...

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Yea, i told DH that he made Onyx and he was like "Okay." With a grin.

 

[kitntrip]

Slightly off topic, but if anyone collects plum points from Indigo, there's a bonus 500 points if you preorder the most anticipated books or toys of the holiday season.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Well I'm late to the game...but I did get Blue Friday shop in. I spent 115 and got 485 AM. I could have done another shop, but I was running out of time, as we were heading to the big city ( 4 hours away ) to go to my hubby's grandma's 97th birthday party. I quickly bought what on my first list. I could have easily made another 100.00 shop. Oh well.

the manager got all huffy and told me, "you can only do the AirMiles promo ONCE! A! DAY! you Airmiles people, you're worse than couponers!" and I wasn't about to start an argument, so now... I actually do the shopping in separate transactions.

There is a cashier at the one Safeway I go to who is similar to that. She will YELL across the store is she sees people going through twice ( with a different cashier ) to double dip on the promo. You also HAVE to ask for her to scan the bonus AM coupon. She WON'T do it unless you ask, as it is their direction to NOT just freely give those without the customer asking. I avoid her if I can. Or if I'm doing 2 blue friday shops, I go through with another cashier first, then go to her for the other shop lol. She is like a AM drill sargent lol!!!!

I was also able to hit a Rexall as well while we were in the big city. I spent 50 and only got 50 bonus Am. I didn't see the extra coupons or printable ones until this morning. Oh well. I'm happy with my Am hunt this weekend. And also got to celebrate our 97 year old wonderful Grandma who I just have to gush about her...she is as sharp as a tack yet, still lives on her own, and is still quilting!!!! She has slowed down that past few years we have noticed...but she is just such a gem!!!

 

[mort1331]

Wow what a chatty bunch we have here. Gone for a short 3 day weekend, get back and there are 7 pages to read. Missed blue friday, and no shopping for me at Rexall.
Thanks for all the posts and keeping everyone up to date.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Does anyone remember if Air Miles offered a deal for Universal tickets (i.e., 3-days/3-parks, plus 2 days free) in the past? Or are those deals just when you buy them out-right?

 

[Disney Addicted]

And also got to celebrate our 97 year old wonderful Grandma who I just have to gush about her...she is as sharp as a tack yet, still lives on her own, and is still quilting!!!! She has slowed down that past few years we have noticed...but she is just such a gem!!!

That's awesome!! I'm just finishing my second quilt. I sewed the binding all around and am taking a lunch break. Then spending the rest of the day (in between being taxi for the kids) finishing the binding by hand. Just in time to gift it on Saturday.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Sorry, someone posted the other day about the BMO World Elite card, but I can't find the post. They said that if you spent > $???? (can't remember the figure) that you wouldn't be charged the yearly card fee. Can that person elaborate on this as I have that card and we spend A LOT in a year. If this is the case, I'd like to contact BMO about this as I did get charged the $120 + $50 for my cards a couple of months ago.

Slowly working my way thru the close to 300 emails i got during the week we were away (yes, i sign up for every single newsletter, loyalty club and store i can ) and just came across the BMO offer. Here's the details I have in my offer:

• $0 for the FIRST year
• Spend $1000 on this new card by Nov 30th and get 500 AM
• 2 VIP airport lounge passes/year
• 1 mile/$10 spent

We only have the free MC and won't take advantage of this offer because we prefer our AMEX.

• Annual fee is only $65 and extra card is free.
• We earn 1 mile/$10 spent at sponsors, grocery stores,gas stations & drug store, & 1/$15 everywhere else
• Insider access to concerts/events -- used this a few times
• Front of the line ticket sales -- used this as well
• EXCELLENT customer service

We have no need for the airport lounge passes since we rarely fly anywhere.

 

[marchingstar]

Does anyone remember if Air Miles offered a deal for Universal tickets (i.e., 3-days/3-parks, plus 2 days free) in the past? Or are those deals just when you buy them out-right?

I am sure they offered a deal in the last year-ish (I believe it was 2 days plus 2 days free?). I don't remember many details, but I'm certain they came with an expiration date. Haven't seen another deal since, but it's definitely a possibility!

 

[damo]

Does anyone remember if Air Miles offered a deal for Universal tickets (i.e., 3-days/3-parks, plus 2 days free) in the past? Or are those deals just when you buy them out-right?

When Universal has a deal, Airmiles usually picks it up. I know they had the one that had the September expiry date because I had to make sure to avoid it as our trip is in October.