@chiner wrote:
I'll start with saying I know this is the worst time to get the CP and I'm an idiot. With that being said, my statement close date is 12/21 and I'd love to get the points needed. Any last second suggestions for stuff that will post before close?
Cheers and thanks!
1) It's not the worst time - it resets with the new year so it isn't like you have any choice. Plenty of people earn CP in the last few weeks/months.
2) Here is the menu. Plenty of good options ranging from flying on a points run if you have a free day ahead of you - this is by far the most reliable and with next-day updating of your status so it is very transparent and without any hiccups other than the potential for a travel disruption.
But Southwest hotels, rental cars, or Rocketmiles could work if you need to book any hotel by the end of the year, or else make a sham reservation at a nearby hotel if you think CP will benefit you more than the cost of the points run or hotel booking.
https://www.southwest.com/html/rapidrewards/eoy-tier-communication.html
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