Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The author’s Qatar Airways flight from Vietnam to the U.S. was canceled due to U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran. With the airline’s system crashed, the author had to book a new flight using a combination of credit card points, annual credits, and cash. The author used their Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card to book new flights, and redeemed points to cover part of the cost. The author also received a refund for their original flight from Qatar Airways.
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The escape is carefully planned.
The author’s journey from Vietnam to the U.S. involved multiple flights, including a canceled Qatar Airways flight. They used their credit card points and annual credits to book new flights, including a Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and a Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. The author also redeemed points to cover part of the cost, including 32,928 Chase points for a flight from LA to New York City.
The author’s experience highlights the importance of keeping a stash of travel points for emergencies and not solely relying on insurance through credit cards. They also learned to always ask for help, as they received a trip credit from American Airlines for a canceled flight.
The author’s journey was a complex one, involving multiple flights and credit cards. But with the right combination of points and credits, they were able to navigate the situation and get home safely.
Traveling in the age of airstrikes requires flexibility and planning.
Author: Evan Null
