Thread: Just got approved for Centurion Card, now questions

Quote: Originally Posted by mia If you transfer Membership Rewards points to airline frequent flyer programs and redeem for intercontinental business or first class tickets you can comfortably exceed 2% return. However, if you do not travel outside North America, or if you do not value the comfort of premium cabin travel, it will be difficult to approach 2%. When you investigate airline redemptions the best value is often achieved by...

Quote: Originally Posted by mia I don't know how the US Airways' system works, but if only one upgrade clears it is always the wife's . Haha tell me about! But we got em both!!

Quote: Originally Posted by gallardo I got the free first class upgrades for the way there for the wife and... I don't know how the US Airways' system works, but if only one upgrade clears it is always the wife's .

Quote: Originally Posted by mia To my knowledge Priority Pass does not operate any lounges, they simply contract to admit cardholders. Many of the lounges at USA airports are Alaska, Continental, US Airways or United Airlines clubs, but some are shared lounges with spare capacity because they are primarily used by an assortment of international carriers which may operate only one or two flights per day. Looks like the "loss"...

Quote: Originally Posted by mia You can fit what I know about Las Vegas in a thimble, but I don't think Priority Pass will be very useful on this trip. The only lounge at ORD is Swiss in Terminal 5 (International), US Airways uses Terminal 2 . The only lounge at LAS is Continental in Concourse D, US Airways uses Concourses A&B. Has USAirways now closed the former America West lounge outside security that they were using? I know...

Well the loss of the lounge isn't great news, but at least LAS has free wifi throughout the airport and lots of bars and restaurants. And you shouldn't miss the free drinks with all your winnings in your pocket!

Quote: Originally Posted by gallardo Thanks very much! You didn't have to do that! I looked on the Priority Pass site the other day and it appears there is one in vegas I can use, it's a US Air Lounge though I believe. So not sure how that compares to the standard lounges. But since I'm flying on US Air it should work out great, assuming it exists As for O'Hare, I don't think we're gonna luck out on that one. But...

Quote: Originally Posted by shawnw Thanks you! Yes I think they included the word eligible. But they mentioned that if I fly even a few times a year it would pay for itself in fees due to the upgrades. I think they might have oversold the benefits of the card. So are the 'first class upgrades' on the centurion any different than the platinum? Is US Air the one to choose to get the best chance of an upgrade each time, or is it...

I don't think the OP needs or should have to provide anybody with any "proof". The flame-job the one poster undertook was jerky & uncalled for, and have yet to see him post any apology. People's input is important here and flaming a noob is unproductive for everyone. There, my rant is done

Quote: Originally Posted by jgsx Jeeze, what a welcome. S.Bling, based on some completely false info that I've seen you post, I question whether YOU actually have a Centurion, and are just using talk like above and info you read online to make it look like you do. You've repeated false info that was posted online as fact, which makes me really wonder . . . I agree. A bit harsh. Someone needs to relax a bit.