BLV

To be honest with you, I'm only going by what I've experienced in the past (I try to sign up for their bonus offers all of the time as I transfer/use Delta often) and it has never been more than a few days of waiting. Usually same day. So, if it says 4-6 weeks, then all's good, although even as recently as September (20% promo) bonus points posted in a few minutes.

kcmj1234

Thanks.
How advance do you book the award trips?
Are there any tips or knowhow by experiences?

Centurion

Mia,

The last 30% bonus offer (Which ended July 31, 09) did not have the 4 to 6 week fine print of the current bonus offer and it stated bonus miles would post much sooner. If the fine print says 4 to 6 weeks expect it! I could not find the fine print for thirty percent bonus but below is old fine print from a twenty percent offer earlier this year>>>>>>

<<Bonus Award Information: Members will receive a 20% mileage bonus on all miles transferred from the date you register through September 30, 2009. Bonus miles will be posted one (1) week from the transfer receipt by Delta. May not be combined with any other Membership Rewards offers between August 1 and September 30, 2009. >>

fti

This bonus offer has been extended to Dec 31, 2009. Most previous offers have also had the "4-6 weeks" in fine print. Sometimes the bonus posts quickly, other times it has taken 4-6 weeks.

Unfortunately I really needed/wanted the bonus now. But since I didn't get it, I just transferred more points this time and will use the bonus points at a future date once they post.

Steve M

I always wondered why airlines can offer transfers and purchases that post immediately or in a very small number of days, but often have a "allow 4-6 weeks for bonus to post" clause.

There's some interesting wording in the current 33% bonus that AA is offering for miles purchased in November, but it takes "4-6 weeks after the end of the promotion" to get the bonus, even though the purchased miles post in 72 hours.

Here's the wording:

Now it makes sense. Rather than just subtracting the amount of the bonus from the amount that you need to purchase or transfer, they want you to transfer the same amount as you would need before, with the bonus as a kicker to get you to do it, not to reduce the amount you do it. This makes total sense, as the purpose of these promos is to incent you to make transfers so that they can gain extra revenue.

Centurion

We know you are busy and we want you to get the most out of your rewards. That's why we're extending the additional 25% mileage bonus when you transfer Membership RewardsŪ points from American Express through December 31, 2009. Don't miss this chance to transfer points!


Bonus Award Information: Members will receive a 25% mileage bonus on all miles transferred from the date you register through December 31, 2009. Bonus miles will be posted 4 to 6 weeks following the end of the promotion.May not be combined with any other Membership Rewards offers between October 5 and December 31, 2009.

READ THE FINE PRINT AND IGNORE ANYONE WHO SAYS ANYTHING ELSE!

fti

See post #19 - already been said

BLV

Bonus points posted yesterday, so definitely NOT 4-6 weeks after the end of promotion, since before extension to 12/31 promo was through 10/31.

happymommy

The 300,000 miles was for 4 first class BWI to HNL, one stop in ATL. It worked out really well for us - booked it about 330 days out, so we could get all 4 seats at 75,000 miles each (the lowest amount for first class to Hawaii). It was a good use for us for that trip, then later I got the 60,000 miles bonus. The seats on the long flight were upstairs in the 747 - honestly not as comfy as the year before when we flew AA from Chicago to HNL, where the seats made a bit more of a bed, but definitely better than coach!

I will look into other options for transferring again - seems so confusing to use the other airlines like Canada or ALN. Will need Hawaii again in another year or so, and definitely first class.

It took several weeks to get the bonus for us, so I wouldn't count on the bonus miles right away. Better to be safe and have what you need than to lose the award seats.

In general, I think Delta or AA has the best first class for us, from the East Coast to Hawaii - no one else has lie flat seats - they aren't beds but close enough I guess. Wish you could transfer to AA!

mia

Today you can transfer to Iberia or Mexicana and redeem for travel on AA. Soon you will also be able to transfer to British Airways and redeem for travel on AA. However, award availability through AAdvantage does not guarantee availability through a OneWorld partner airline, you need to verify availability before making the transfer.

Khabibul35

Transfered 40K, bonus did not post instantly like in the past.

Looks like 10K will have to wait for a while, I'll post back when they're in the aco.....

BLV

Past few transfers bonus points posted right away.

buffcoat

I transferred in mid-November, haven't seen any bonus miles yet.

I wrote to Delta Customer service and will post here when I hear back.

happymommy

Thanks - I'm waiting now.

Although, now with the new shopping option, I can use my 60,000 "bonus" miles from last year to book a hotel for spring break with my kids! Free! They have a few good options - better than Amex! That is cool.

I'm going to wait - the only award flights I use miles for is Hawaii. We don't go to Europe, and other flights from here (DC or BWI) are always pretty cheap. Hawaii first class is a lot.

cruise603

I transferred MR points on Dec 9, but have not seen my bonus points posted yet.
How long will it take the bonus points to post ? I need them to book a flight to Asia.
Anybody had better experience ? thanks.