Business Platinum Card from American Express
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My Miles & Points Journey: A Complete Timeline [2020]
I first wrote this post in the summer of 2018 to document my Miles & Points journey, year by year. I thought I’d give everyone an update for the rest of 2018, 2019, and the first half of 2020 – scroll down to the “2018” section to pick up from where we last left off. I’ll also look to continue updating this post biennially going forward.
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Business Platinum Card from American Express
- Earn 90,000 MR points upon spending $15,000 in the first three months
- Plus, earn 40,000 MR points upon making a purchase in months 14–17 as a cardholder
- And, earn 1.25x MR points on all purchases
- Also, receive a $200 annual travel credit
- Transfer MR points to Aeroplan and other frequent flyer programs for premium flights
- Unlimited airport lounge access for you and one guest at Priority Pass, Plaza Premium, Centurion, and other lounges
- Credits and rebates for business expenses throughout the year with Amex Offers
- Bonus MR points for referring family and friends
- Qualify for the card as a sole proprietor
- Annual fee: $799
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Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your leg work on this topic, and all the others I’ve read in he last few weeks!
At 60, I just signed up for my first ever AMEX card (Gold charge card) today, and did so thru the referral link on your blog as a way to say thanks:). Did the free supplementary card for my wife and got the extra 5K points.
Unfortunately signed up for my first ever Alaska World Elite two weeks ago (and my wife signed up for hers as well), before coming across your blog/videos, and learning about GCR…lessons learned:(
Our goals are similar to your original one; that being flying up front (instead of in steerage), eating Caviar and sipping bubbly. We don’t have as much of a time horizon as you do, but your information will help us fast-track to the promised land.
Next up – acquiring a US bank account, more AMEX (US) cards, and eventually meet the “Chase Family, Conrad Hilton, and Ms. Marriott Bonvoy”.
Thanks again!
Hi Ricky,
First of all, love your new website! I have been following you and read your blog for years, since there are not many travel/credit card blogs for Canadian market compares to US markets. To achieve all these perks, you have spent a tremendous amount of time and effort for sure. Looking forward to read about your next adventure!
Ricky, what a great article of your game. I had to take notes…again, since I have been in that ‘flittering’ stage with too much on my plate overall in life. Thanks for such an interesting article…amazing where you started and where you right now. Well done!
Ricky, Always very happy to read your articles. I enjoy them. Hope I or rather we, me & my wife can accomplish 60 to 70 percent in terms of travel on points you do. Keep it up both sharing your knowledge, your encouragement and your travel. Best Wishes Terence Rebello
Always refreshing to reread your blog!
Muhammad
Articles like this are one of the many reasons this is one of the best blogs in this field
Enjoyed reading this write up. Please consider updating it yearly.
This is a great summary, thanks for posting!
I’ve always been curious at how long it took you to earn your first redemptions, so this is great as it gives a baseline for myself.
Ricky, I just have to say thank you. I stumbled upon your blog last November and after reading through just a few of your posts, the potential of all this finally sank in. Since then, I have travelled across Canada and Europe in luxury all on points. I tell everyone I run into to check your blog to see how to do the same. Thank you again, and I look forward to your next post.
Thank you again for a great article. Look forward to more.
Susan S. Calgary
Hi Ricky,
Great article. Any chance you could say a little more about your statement:
Instead, I book a fuel-dump fare to London and Lisbon for myself and Jessica in late summer, which comes to about US$200 all-in.
What is a fuel dump fare and how can I get a fare to London and Lisbon for US 200?
This merits its own article one day! Google “fuel dumping” for a few intro guides that have been posted around the web.
While it sounds nice, in practice it takes a lot of work to accomplish – much more work than learning to maximize points, and in most cases for lesser rewards.
A terrific article – I really enjoyed reading it. I suspect everyone on this site has experienced that feeling of ‘you can do that?". LOL.
And what is it with the relatives and friends who keep telling me it’s too ‘overwhelming’ and ‘too much work’ to collect points for free holidays and flights? Bizarre.
Consider me a “workaholic” then 😉
Another incredible article. Very detailed and informative. I just started my journey recently thanks to your blog. What is your opinion on getting into the US market while I am still a newbie? Is the US market that much more attractive? I have read your article about how to obtain US CCs and all but still would like your opinion. I feel like I should master the Canadian territory first before I make that plunge. Always an inspiration Ricky 😉
In the long run, getting into US credit cards allows you to earn points much faster (since there are so many cards with good offers) and opens the doors to a much wider variety of redemptions. But it does involve a considerable amount of time and effort to get started.
Ultimately, your resources in terms of time/effort are finite, so I do think it’s a good idea to get comfortable with the Canadian side of the game before getting into US cards.