Converting Aeroplan to AA & BA via RBC Avion
Nov 22, 2011, 12:32 pm
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: YYZ
Programs: AA LT Plat, AC 25K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,137
BA transfers at 1.5x from Avion on again starting today until 1/31/2012.
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...0/public/en_ca
(Aeroplan tie in: This is for Canadians who may or may not be Aeroplan members.
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http://www.britishairways.com/travel...0/public/en_ca
(Aeroplan tie in: This is for Canadians who may or may not be Aeroplan members.
)
Nov 22, 2011, 12:36 pm
#18
Join Date: May 2007
Location: YYZ, but my heart is in Asia
Programs: AC-SE, CX-DM, DL-G, Hyatt-DM, Hilton-DM, Fairmont-Plt, Marriott-S, Accor-Plt, SPG-G, IHG-Plt
Posts: 4,396
The only reason I haven't been going all out to pursue AA Life status is the financial health of AMR. It seems to be in worse shape than AC.
Nov 22, 2011, 7:15 pm
#19
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: MHT/BOS
Programs: Many
Posts: 429
You are right that AMR is likely to go into bankruptcy in the next year or two. This is almost necessary as AA's competitors used bankruptcy to reduce their cost base. AA has had higher costs compared to their competitors because they never went through Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. I expect a stronger AA to result from visit with chapter 11.
Nov 22, 2011, 7:44 pm
#20
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Calgary
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 771
You can get AA life status by collecting miles? Or do you have to FLY AA? What does Life status mean?
Also, what is AA like with redemptions in J? Do they gouge with YQ also on redemptions?
Just looking at my options, apart from AE. Now moving all my spending to SPG from Visa Infinite Aeroplan card. I see that SPG can transfer to AA Advantage to 1:1 what can I do with these points?
Nov 22, 2011, 8:45 pm
#21
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: SPG Plat, AE*E, Hyatt Diamond, AAdv, BA Exec
Posts: 257
So I am done with Aeroplan. Wasn't just because of these new enhancements but I am done being with a program which provides so many enhancements!
I have been Elite for some years now and have already done a mini RTW and doing a mini RTW to Australia.. .which was awesome while it lasted. Next year, will move my travels to OneWorld.
Now with these surcharges and increased mileage requirements, I would rather redeem BA miles on their partners.
AP to Esso took 2 days
Esso to Avion took 2 days.
and this promo is on, so I will end up converting AP to BA 1-1...
I have been Elite for some years now and have already done a mini RTW and doing a mini RTW to Australia.. .which was awesome while it lasted. Next year, will move my travels to OneWorld.
Now with these surcharges and increased mileage requirements, I would rather redeem BA miles on their partners.
AP to Esso took 2 days
Esso to Avion took 2 days.
and this promo is on, so I will end up converting AP to BA 1-1...
Nov 22, 2011, 8:51 pm
#22
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: YYZ
Programs: AA LT Plat, AC 25K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,137
I'd strongly suggest evaluating whether the AA 1.3x or BA 1.5x promo make more sense, by evaluating your typical redemptions against both award charts and fees, before making a decision to move the miles to BA.
EDIT: Also evaluate both programs' partners. For me, Etihad is a huge reason for picking AAdvantage 1.3x over Avios 1.5x.
EDIT: Also evaluate both programs' partners. For me, Etihad is a huge reason for picking AAdvantage 1.3x over Avios 1.5x.
Last edited by nabeelj; Nov 22, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Nov 22, 2011, 8:52 pm
#23
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Aeroplan, BA Avios, Delta Skymiles, AAdvantage
Posts: 138
Omitting the last part of this transfer...
Hey guys,
If I were to transfer AP -> Esso -> Avion and forget about the AA, what would be the exchange ratio? Would it give me 30% less than the 10:9 ratio?
By the way, I haven't found any info on the 1.3x exchange on AA or RBC... has the special already ended? That's if I were to go the full route to AA. Wonder how much the YQ charges are on that airline...?
Thanks
If I were to transfer AP -> Esso -> Avion and forget about the AA, what would be the exchange ratio? Would it give me 30% less than the 10:9 ratio?
By the way, I haven't found any info on the 1.3x exchange on AA or RBC... has the special already ended? That's if I were to go the full route to AA. Wonder how much the YQ charges are on that airline...?
Thanks
Nov 22, 2011, 9:02 pm
#24
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: YYZ
Programs: AA LT Plat, AC 25K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,137
Hey guys,
If I were to transfer AP -> Esso -> Avion and forget about the AA, what would be the exchange ratio? Would it give me 30% less than the 10:9 ratio?
By the way, I haven't found any info on the 1.3x exchange on AA or RBC... has the special already ended? That's if I were to go the full route to AA. Wonder how much the YQ charges are on that airline...?
Thanks
If I were to transfer AP -> Esso -> Avion and forget about the AA, what would be the exchange ratio? Would it give me 30% less than the 10:9 ratio?
By the way, I haven't found any info on the 1.3x exchange on AA or RBC... has the special already ended? That's if I were to go the full route to AA. Wonder how much the YQ charges are on that airline...?
Thanks
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/CanadaMi...nadaMileOffers
AAdvantage charges YQ only on BA redemptions.
Nov 22, 2011, 10:37 pm
#25
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: YUL
Posts: 2,115
For now....
Nov 23, 2011, 6:13 pm
#26
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Aeroplan, BA Avios, Delta Skymiles, AAdvantage
Posts: 138
Going AA
Yes, 30% less than 10:9.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/CanadaMi...nadaMileOffers
AAdvantage charges YQ only on BA redemptions.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/CanadaMi...nadaMileOffers
AAdvantage charges YQ only on BA redemptions.
So if I were to go AA, I would stick to AA flights, use them to fly short north american flights. I actually called to enquire about YQ charges. Took my favorite destinatiion as an example; YUL to FLL would be 65$ YQ. AC is 130$. This is really that good.
So I guess it's a very viable option... But how confident should I be going with AA if they seem to be going into financial difficulties?
Phil
Nov 23, 2011, 9:44 pm
#27
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: YYZ
Programs: AA LT Plat, AC 25K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,137
AAdvantage does not charge YQ on AA metal redemptions. Not sure where you got $65 from.
Nov 24, 2011, 8:18 pm
#30
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E; Marriott Platinum
Posts: 2,409
For some reason I can't transfer between Aeroplan and Esso Extra on points.com. I've tried transferring everything from 10K to 50K but nothing works...the transfer button is greyed out. Anyone know what's wrong before I call points.com tomorrow morning?