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Dec 10, 2012, 10:06 am

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KKR

Formerly known as kkr

Join Date: Oct 2011

Location: LAX

Programs: AA EXP, VX Gold, SPG Platinum Ambassador, Hyatt Diamond

Posts: 111

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Originally Posted by dvs7310

I don't know that I'd transfer to SQ Krisflyer miles, the redemption rates are horrible. If you can find availability, it'll cost you 200k miles for the trip in F. Sadly Aeroplan isn't much better at 175k.

If you have enough SPG points, I'd go for US Airways miles, they transfer at 1:1 and it's only 120k for North Asia in their program but your AMEX points won't transfer to them without a costly conversion to SPG first.

You can transfer to ANA as well, which is 140k for First on that trip, however they do charge the fuel surcharge, you'll have to inquire how much it is, but a lot less miles than your other 2 options.

Thanks for the suggestion. Looks like I'mma just wait until 50% bonus before converting my Amex MR to SPG points then go for US Airways miles. Do you know if 120k is Round-trip or One-way? I'm flying back with JAL so I only need One-way.

UPDATE:
Apparently Aeroplan (1:1MR) can be transferred to US Airways Dividend Miles at 1:0.85 via Points.com. Not too shabby.

Last edited by KKR; Dec 10, 2012 at 12:21 pm

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