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@LTC33 wrote: I see there's a new 65k point credit card offer as of today, which is awfully enticing.  Trying to figure out whether I should take advantage of it for extending my CP status.  I likely won't qualify past June 2021 without a credit card boost but if I apply for this card now, it will only help get status for the rest of 2021, correct?  If I wait for a (likely less generous) credit card offer in early 2021, than the points from that will help qualify both for the rest of 2021 and 2022, correct?  Thanks No guarantees about what I am about to say --   There have always been lots of credit card boosts. I would not expect that to change. Since the thresh hold to qualify for P went up to 150,000 points, there have been several 65,000 point boosts.   That being said, your two options are   1) Qualify this year and only get a 6 month extension to your existing CP status ..or.   2) Try to qualify next ear and get the balance of next year and all of 2022 as a CP holder.   I've been advising people to pick option 2 ... View more

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If I understand your question correctly your asking why going to Punta Cana from BWI is cheaper and returning is more expensive if so that has to do with the international taxes. I notice this with several international destinations like Nassau where it's cheap going but more expensive on the return because of taxes. you will also notice that on the points tickets as it won't be the $5.60 like domestic flights    Hope this helps Blake  ... View more