For a no AF card, the freedom flex is a great card but definitely not a “Game changer”. It already existed under the “Freedom” card. Still loving my chase trifecta though!
You know how when you're shopping for something, and you want to make the best decisions so you tend to try and want to know everything before you make the decision? You completely solve that problem because when we watch your videos we know we've learned everything possible to learn about the topic! Thank you Sebby Sensei!
Back to watch this for a 3rd time 😁👊 Crazy cool how this card could be a way to cash out Aeroplan miles from other programs that have Air Canada as a transfer partner 😮 ✈️💵 All benefits considered, this may be one of the best airline credit cards ever launched.
But the thing I have trouble understanding is that it seems the bang for your buck on the points is less than other airlines. United seems to give better returns. Maybe it is better instead to have a credit card that gives points with better redemption rates? I'm really on the fence on this card although I really want it.
@@dariosanchez7699 - Most air miles have variable rates, which is why we talk about them in terms of average values. You might get 0.8¢ per United mile on one itinerary, but might achieve 2.2¢ per United mile on another. Since there's no set value, it's based on the itinerary you build, the alliance partners involved, seasonality, cabin / class, and more.
Hi Sebby, for the sign up bonus, I think you will get Aeroplan 25k elite status for the year you open the account as well as the following year. So the optimal strategy is to open it in January so you will have status until December 2023.
SEBBY! I have been binge watching your videos I love them! Is there any way you can theoretically calculate how much money I could save over the next 13 years with the gold and plat amex cards. I am also military. I spend $5,000 a year on groceries, $5,000 on dining, I fly to New York and Brazil once a year (from Texas) and use a lounge for every departure.
A travel card giving flight certificates? Very interesting! Love to see something new. We'll see if it's worth it, or if they should've stuck to just giving points. Being able to give certs to others seems like a huge perk to this system! Thanks Sebby!
As a Canadian, this absolutely infuriates me that Americans are getting incredible cards for CANADIAN AIRLINES like this for $95......with huge bonuses and even status. It's legit a joke at this point and our Canadian card market just fuckn sucks. Aeroplan knows 99% of Americans who get this card won't ever fly air canada so they getting status doesn't really matter but like what the fuck
@@dyingculture1 what are you talking about. I have many friends in Europe, US and South America atm...we just need the proper PCR tests to enter those countries and then come back
The pay yourself back feature is cool- though limited to 50000 points. For me not worth it paying another annual fee and fumbling around with another points currency when I only travel 3-4x per year
Use the Venture or Venture X to buy discounted Aeroplan points at 2X. Transfer your Capital One miles to Aeroplan. Use the pooled Aeroplan miles to book discounted flights. Minimum bonus points Air Canada gives you for buying Aeroplan points is 45% extra points. Aeroplan points are worth 1.7X to 1.9X. When you buy them with a Capital One 2X card and do the math you're going to end up getting 15X. What's the best Chase card? Chase Aeroplan MC 3X Groceries Aero Miles 3X Dining/Del Aero Miles 3X Air Canada Aero Miles 1X Everything Else Full travel and purchase protections 70,000 Chase UR pts welcome bonus No Foreign Transaction Fees $99 Annual Fee
How do you go about accumulating points in a position like yours since you already have all credit cards pretty much. I’m assuming you aren’t able to get sign on bonuses so is it only from spending at this point?
Could you please cover what someone starting from college should do? 🙏🏽 Should i go for a student card if I’ve never even had an SSN or any type of history until junior year of college (as an international), or will I automatically be denied? In that case, should I do a secured card, or should I find a card to be a authorized user on? I already got denied for the deserve edu twice, and I am not sure why, but I am getting a job soon, along with a SSN and I don’t know what I should do. If I do go for a student card, should I go for the freedom student? Is it worth it to increase my chances for a freedom flex/unlimited as a next stop given my situation^? Will I even be approved for the chase freedom student? I’ve had a chase student checking and student savings account for 2 years, does that change anything? Lastly, is there a starter card you recommend that I have better chances of getting approved for given my situation? Also, would the chase freedom student card block me from getting other important chase intro bonuses??
Hi Sebby, I'm really at a loss here in terms of this card. On the one hand, two travel certificates sound amazing. But when I look to theoretically book tickets from the USA to Asia or Europe, each of the prices comes out to about 50K to 55K points one way. It seems really odd as United has these flights for 38.5K, which seems like such a deal. It just gives me the impression that maybe the Air Canada points are a bit inflated compared to United? In terms of the certificates they would be valuable still but wouldn't it be better to get a different airline card instead like Iberia which gives you the points? I keep going back and forth on whether or not I should apply lol. So tough. Help me great Sebby God! PS Question (Why does United sometimes jump from 38.5K Miles one day and then 250K miles the next? Their pricing is really weird.)
Would transferring points from both CSR that I'm soon going to be downgrading from and the Venture X after I get the bonus offer to Aeroplan be the move or one of the other airline programs that both partner with?
You don't mention the eupgrade certificates or how to use them. They can be used on pretty much any flight operated by Air Canada even points bookings and can get you from coach to business even on international flights (if you use like 10)
Does the auto 25k status mean we get 20 eupgrades +5 additional from select privileges +10 for wait list bonus for a total of 35 eupgrades?? I hope so.
I live in Europe and use our ultra low cost carriers (Ryanair, Wizzair, etc) so I mostly write off airline cards and focus on hotel cards instead, but this one seems so interesting that I'll need to dig into whether or not I could use the benefits in a smart way. Thank you so much for a thorough review!
I’m still really confused on how to book with other airlines using points. Say I get the card and have 85,000 points and I want to use on Etihad, do I call Etihad and have them deduct points from Aeroplan? If there’s a video on how to do this please send my way, I can’t seem to find. Is the process the same with Delta and other Skyteam airlines 🤷🏻♂️
My guess is it only works if you can book the partner airline online (i.e. If you can search and book the flight on air canada with aeroplan points). Probably won't work for partners that require you to call that partner to book.
I typed a detailed response but RUclips keeps deleting my comment? So.. in short version, no. Etihad would have no control over the aeroplane points. Some of Etihad’s flights would appear on aeroplane, and you would book online with aeroplane, or over the phone with aeroplane, to get that etihad flight.
The fact that you can use PYB with travel costs here is interesting. So if you have the CSP, could you transfer points here and then use these points at 1.25 cpp? I hadn't thought about the MR to Aeroplan...I'll need to keep an eye out for this card.
If I am reading this right, I might now be able to transfer MR to Aeroplan, book Hyatt with Aeroplan, PYB at 1.25 cpp and also have 1 Aeroplan and 5+WoH points per $ instead of just transferring to Hyatt from UR. How would this not be a massive devaluation of the Chase system?
Looking for advice. I need to fly on United for flights within the US because I need to go to unholy places for work purposes. I plan to earn Aeroplan points on united flights. Is this possible to earn Status with Aeroplan even though I am mostly flying United? Thanks!
I would be shocked if the PYB on this card can be used on points transferred from that other issuer. But if it's true, there could be a gold rush for this card.
This does look great to use towards Singapore Airlines Biz class. However, I think now-days getting airline cards reduce the value of the Airline incidental fee credit for the AMEX Platinum if that is your airline. So choose wisely!
Hey Sebby, I'm rocking an AMEX Gold and CFU right now. I'm saving points solely for an aspirational trip in a couple years, would you recommend getting this over a CSP right now, since its SUB just got lowered? I would only get the Aeroplan for now, then wait for a better SUB for the CSP before I branch out after I hit 5/24. Thanks!
I really didn't want to want this card, I am at 4/24 and need to concentrate on some business cards. I just hope the sign-up bonus stays for at least one year bc I hate to miss it.
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Oh how EVERYONE uses the word GAME CHANGER. From the Freedom Flex to the Venture X and now this card...everything is a GAME CHANGER. LOL! :)
the game in total might just be changing
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Gamechanging comment
Lol I guess that's why he put a ? After game changer
For a no AF card, the freedom flex is a great card but definitely not a “Game changer”. It already existed under the “Freedom” card. Still loving my chase trifecta though!
My CSP is jealous a cobranded $95 AF card has a Global Entry/Precheck credit 😆
I fly to Canada monthly, just got approved! leaving that 5/24 slot open was totally the move...
You know how when you're shopping for something, and you want to make the best decisions so you tend to try and want to know everything before you make the decision?
You completely solve that problem because when we watch your videos we know we've learned everything possible to learn about the topic! Thank you Sebby Sensei!
Air Canada and Aeroplan really hitting home runs with their program revamp + new US card!
Aeroplan mamber for years, its my #1 flight partner. So this is very exciting!!!
Back to watch this for a 3rd time 😁👊 Crazy cool how this card could be a way to cash out Aeroplan miles from other programs that have Air Canada as a transfer partner 😮 ✈️💵 All benefits considered, this may be one of the best airline credit cards ever launched.
But the thing I have trouble understanding is that it seems the bang for your buck on the points is less than other airlines. United seems to give better returns. Maybe it is better instead to have a credit card that gives points with better redemption rates? I'm really on the fence on this card although I really want it.
@@dariosanchez7699 - Most air miles have variable rates, which is why we talk about them in terms of average values. You might get 0.8¢ per United mile on one itinerary, but might achieve 2.2¢ per United mile on another.
Since there's no set value, it's based on the itinerary you build, the alliance partners involved, seasonality, cabin / class, and more.
Hey Mark! Would you recommend this card for travel to Spain? I do not stay at hotels if that helps. I am also under 5/24 rules
Awesome breakdown. Definitely will have to watch more than once.
Hmmm guess this might be good to combine with MR or UR points for ANA around the world?
Hi Sebby, for the sign up bonus, I think you will get Aeroplan 25k elite status for the year you open the account as well as the following year. So the optimal strategy is to open it in January so you will have status until December 2023.
Wow that is some pretty good analysis. I totally brushed off this card at first but pyb angle is rather interesting.
SEBBY! I have been binge watching your videos I love them! Is there any way you can theoretically calculate how much money I could save over the next 13 years with the gold and plat amex cards. I am also military. I spend $5,000 a year on groceries, $5,000 on dining, I fly to New York and Brazil once a year (from Texas) and use a lounge for every departure.
A travel card giving flight certificates? Very interesting! Love to see something new.
We'll see if it's worth it, or if they should've stuck to just giving points. Being able to give certs to others seems like a huge perk to this system! Thanks Sebby!
As a Canadian, this absolutely infuriates me that Americans are getting incredible cards for CANADIAN AIRLINES like this for $95......with huge bonuses and even status. It's legit a joke at this point and our Canadian card market just fuckn sucks. Aeroplan knows 99% of Americans who get this card won't ever fly air canada so they getting status doesn't really matter but like what the fuck
If it helps you feel better...just remind yourself that our healthcare sucks :)
@@dyingculture1 what are you talking about. I have many friends in Europe, US and South America atm...we just need the proper PCR tests to enter those countries and then come back
@@dyingculture1 my friend literally came back home last night from abroad with a PCR....
The pay yourself back feature is cool- though limited to 50000 points. For me not worth it paying another annual fee and fumbling around with another points currency when I only travel 3-4x per year
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I wish my Alaska airlines credit card had that point categories and that signe up bonuses ohhhhh and that PYB FEATURE.
Pretty cool if this card effectively gives a cash out floor of 1.25 for Chase UR and Amex MR
Use the Venture or Venture X to buy discounted Aeroplan points at 2X.
Transfer your Capital One miles to Aeroplan. Use the pooled Aeroplan miles to book discounted flights.
Minimum bonus points Air Canada gives you for buying Aeroplan points is 45% extra points.
Aeroplan points are worth 1.7X to 1.9X.
When you buy them with a Capital One 2X card and do the math you're going to end up getting 15X.
What's the best Chase card?
Chase Aeroplan MC
3X Groceries Aero Miles
3X Dining/Del Aero Miles
3X Air Canada Aero Miles
1X Everything Else
Full travel and purchase protections
70,000 Chase UR pts welcome bonus
No Foreign Transaction Fees
$99 Annual Fee
15x? How
Can you get the sign on bonus if you already hold a chase card (csr, csp) and had the sign on bonus within the last 48 months?
I have 510k Aeroplan points. If I get this card, and Venture X, I will have effectively 710K aeroplan points. Too bad I can’t spend $14k in time lol.
How do you go about accumulating points in a position like yours since you already have all credit cards pretty much. I’m assuming you aren’t able to get sign on bonuses so is it only from spending at this point?
Could you please cover what someone starting from college should do? 🙏🏽 Should i go for a student card if I’ve never even had an SSN or any type of history until junior year of college (as an international), or will I automatically be denied? In that case, should I do a secured card, or should I find a card to be a authorized user on? I already got denied for the deserve edu twice, and I am not sure why, but I am getting a job soon, along with a SSN and I don’t know what I should do. If I do go for a student card, should I go for the freedom student? Is it worth it to increase my chances for a freedom flex/unlimited as a next stop given my situation^? Will I even be approved for the chase freedom student? I’ve had a chase student checking and student savings account for 2 years, does that change anything? Lastly, is there a starter card you recommend that I have better chances of getting approved for given my situation? Also, would the chase freedom student card block me from getting other important chase intro bonuses??
Hi Sebby, I'm really at a loss here in terms of this card.
On the one hand, two travel certificates sound amazing. But when I look to theoretically book tickets from the USA to Asia or Europe, each of the prices comes out to about 50K to 55K points one way. It seems really odd as United has these flights for 38.5K, which seems like such a deal.
It just gives me the impression that maybe the Air Canada points are a bit inflated compared to United? In terms of the certificates they would be valuable still but wouldn't it be better to get a different airline card instead like Iberia which gives you the points?
I keep going back and forth on whether or not I should apply lol. So tough.
Help me great Sebby God!
PS Question (Why does United sometimes jump from 38.5K Miles one day and then 250K miles the next? Their pricing is really weird.)
For your PS Question, it is because of "Dynamic Pricing".
This is definitely a game changer for airline cards.
great video Sebby, can you do a review of Penfed? they have a cc that has the annual fee waived for all veterans! first card that i know doing that!
Is this card better then the Chase United Airlines Card ?
Do you have to use points for business or first class? What about anything else?
Would this be a good card for traveling to Spain? I plan to go there some time in mid 2022
Would transferring points from both CSR that I'm soon going to be downgrading from and the Venture X after I get the bonus offer to Aeroplan be the move or one of the other airline programs that both partner with?
Aeroplan is an X-factor.
Just like SavorOne was underestimated, so too this Aeroplan card.
You don't mention the eupgrade certificates or how to use them. They can be used on pretty much any flight operated by Air Canada even points bookings and can get you from coach to business even on international flights (if you use like 10)
That PYB idea is genius. I barely use my MR points would love to cash them out.
Lolll help I’m addicted to credit card collecting…. I don’t have a spending issue I’m just obsessed over card collection… make a video on it 🤣❤️
Is this a keeper card? Besides the UR/MR ecosystem deal, I don't see the benefits beyond year one?
Fantastic video Sebby
Like the new wrinkles on this card. Debating between this and the Venture X, may just have to get both!
I'm debating the same!
Will this be subject to 5/24. Or will this be one of the relaxed” cards?
Is the certificate every year or just one time?
What if you already used the point. Then close the car
Pour some sugar onThatLikeButton… 😂!! Thanks for the update. Big fan of your channel.
thanks!
Does the auto 25k status mean we get 20 eupgrades +5 additional from select privileges +10 for wait list bonus for a total of 35 eupgrades?? I hope so.
I live in Europe and use our ultra low cost carriers (Ryanair, Wizzair, etc) so I mostly write off airline cards and focus on hotel cards instead, but this one seems so interesting that I'll need to dig into whether or not I could use the benefits in a smart way. Thank you so much for a thorough review!
Brilliant brilliant move by Chase.
my application is still under review, hopefully it will get approve
did you get approved?
@@SniperinShadow yes, and already got the bonus
Which flights are going to be for 85k points roundtrip to the Maldives from the USA?
Just got approved!
Congratulations
I’m still really confused on how to book with other airlines using points. Say I get the card and have 85,000 points and I want to use on Etihad, do I call Etihad and have them deduct points from
Aeroplan? If there’s a video on how to do this please send my way, I can’t seem to find. Is the process the same with Delta and other Skyteam airlines 🤷🏻♂️
I've spent an inordinate amount of time trying to research this on my own and I'm not sure I know more than when I started
My guess is it only works if you can book the partner airline online (i.e. If you can search and book the flight on air canada with aeroplan points). Probably won't work for partners that require you to call that partner to book.
I typed a detailed response but RUclips keeps deleting my comment? So.. in short version, no. Etihad would have no control over the aeroplane points. Some of Etihad’s flights would appear on aeroplane, and you would book online with aeroplane, or over the phone with aeroplane, to get that etihad flight.
i just did a dummy booking. chicago to the maldives j class with etihad is 100,000 aeroplan miles, not 85,000
When i get the 25k status from chase
Do i need to fly an extra 25k or 50k miles to reach the 50k status??
Wonder if the new 5/24 rules apply
The fact that you can use PYB with travel costs here is interesting. So if you have the CSP, could you transfer points here and then use these points at 1.25 cpp? I hadn't thought about the MR to Aeroplan...I'll need to keep an eye out for this card.
If I am reading this right, I might now be able to transfer MR to Aeroplan, book Hyatt with Aeroplan, PYB at 1.25 cpp and also have 1 Aeroplan and 5+WoH points per $ instead of just transferring to Hyatt from UR. How would this not be a massive devaluation of the Chase system?
Looking for advice. I need to fly on United for flights within the US because I need to go to unholy places for work purposes. I plan to earn Aeroplan points on united flights. Is this possible to earn Status with Aeroplan even though I am mostly flying United? Thanks!
Can I use the points through The chase portal or have to use them through aeroplan?
So amazing thanks
I would be shocked if the PYB on this card can be used on points transferred from that other issuer. But if it's true, there could be a gold rush for this card.
If you look at 3:18 - there is a maximum of 50,000 points per year so it’s not a crazy amount of points
Hey Sebby, do you have a Patreon?
85k for biz (one-way) on what airline?
This does look great to use towards Singapore Airlines Biz class. However, I think now-days getting airline cards reduce the value of the Airline incidental fee credit for the AMEX Platinum if that is your airline. So choose wisely!
Mannn that confusing. So can I down grade soon?
Hey Sebby, I'm rocking an AMEX Gold and CFU right now. I'm saving points solely for an aspirational trip in a couple years, would you recommend getting this over a CSP right now, since its SUB just got lowered? I would only get the Aeroplan for now, then wait for a better SUB for the CSP before I branch out after I hit 5/24. Thanks!
get the aeroplan now and wait for the csp bonus to go back up to 100k
I really didn't want to want this card, I am at 4/24 and need to concentrate on some business cards. I just hope the sign-up bonus stays for at least one year bc I hate to miss it.
Doesn’t work for me personally, but a solid card!
I’m paying for that patron if you drop it SEBBBBBBBBB 🤙🏽 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Deff do Patreon for items you would like to speak more openly on. I’d sign up. Great work as always
Notification.....wait for it.....squaaaaaad!
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I have to watch this again but I am so confused. I don’t understand things. Is there a tutorial video to understand this stuff?
Good stuff to know
Glad it was helpful!
Very cool
Great video, I try this thank u ♥♥ ♥♥ 7:26
Wow good pool
Time to learn about the Star Alliance 😎🌟 Like button has been drowned in the maple 🍁
Losing ur cert when u close/downgrade ur card is a big deal. I wont be getting it due to this
like it,that's tp catch you later!dude~
Yes, please do a secret Patreon!!
lol just got the amex one a month ago >.
Craaaaaazy
Thought this was the credit shifu
First. You’re a fucking genius.
Second. Please take this down. Patreon sounds perfect.
The Dumb Money reference 👀
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Never visiting Canada, that’s me.
Card has a ton of other use cases!
You’re missing out on a cool place
unless you travel to and from Canada enough, this card is not of much value correct?
First one in the comments to catch the Chris and Dave reference :)
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I got poutine all over the dislike button. How do I get it off?
Sebbyyyyy! Huge fan! Second
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Open a patreon please!
F patreon! We want a SebbyFung OnlyFan 🤤
First!!
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