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May 14, 2017, 4:07 pm
#1861
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: South East England
Programs: Status with BA Exec Club; KrisFlyer; Hilton Honors; IHG One; Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 543
Howdy everyone,
I am what you would call an average joe - flying infrequently 1-4 times per year. I have currently only 50k reward points on AY (my home airline), and usually try to find the cheapest flights available for LH ones with ITA and such tools - this means I usually can't optimize for a certain alliance. Lounge access I get as a plus to my AmEx.
What I have been wondering (and googling for) is: is there any way to accumulate reward/level points in the Oneworld alliance in such way that they would not be rendered void?
I know that with some credit cards it is still possible to accumulate points that do not expire and then later convert them to airline points when needed. But from what I have gathered there is no way to transfer airline points in the alliance nor out from the system to store them in some other form?
I am interested in upgrading flights with these points to business, the comfort of better seat with less cramped space is basically only thing I wish for LH flights. I guess I am possibly in the worst possible situation for this but I am just weighing my options for possibly finally flying more comfortably than in cramped aconomy (i am quite tall so the legroom is killing me).
I am what you would call an average joe - flying infrequently 1-4 times per year. I have currently only 50k reward points on AY (my home airline), and usually try to find the cheapest flights available for LH ones with ITA and such tools - this means I usually can't optimize for a certain alliance. Lounge access I get as a plus to my AmEx.
What I have been wondering (and googling for) is: is there any way to accumulate reward/level points in the Oneworld alliance in such way that they would not be rendered void?
I know that with some credit cards it is still possible to accumulate points that do not expire and then later convert them to airline points when needed. But from what I have gathered there is no way to transfer airline points in the alliance nor out from the system to store them in some other form?
I am interested in upgrading flights with these points to business, the comfort of better seat with less cramped space is basically only thing I wish for LH flights. I guess I am possibly in the worst possible situation for this but I am just weighing my options for possibly finally flying more comfortably than in cramped aconomy (i am quite tall so the legroom is killing me).
I do not think any 1W airline does transfer out of points. IB, BA and Avios.com do transfers between them. This may eventually be extended to some other Avios earning airlines... but maybe not! But I'm hopeful.
May 16, 2017, 8:47 am
#1862
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2
No, just the booking agent I mean. It's all sorted now anyway. Cheers.
Jun 11, 2017, 6:12 pm
#1865
Moderator, OneWorld
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: RAA RIP; AA ExEXP
Posts: 11,797
Jun 18, 2017, 1:57 pm
#1867
Moderator, OneWorld
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: RAA RIP; AA ExEXP
Posts: 11,797
Gardyloo
Oneworld moderator
Jun 19, 2017, 4:05 am
#1868
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: Miles and More, BAEC
Posts: 4
My apologies Gardyloo, you are right. My old brain wasn't remembering I already asked the question.
Jun 20, 2017, 3:26 am
#1869
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 14
Welcome to FlyerTalk.
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The Newbie Lounge is a place where you can get answers to your questions about the oneworld Alliance. No question is too stupid, nothing is taken for granted, and anything about oneworld you were afraid to ask elsewhere, or weren't sure where to ask, you can ask here.
We realize that FlyerTalk is a huge place. Until you learn your way around, feel free to post here without fear of retribution or reprimands for not using search. Our volunteer Ambassadors will be monitoring the lounge to assist you in finding your answers.
We're all glad you are here.
Hi, Can I have the same BA Amex reward card on the same account? I already have a BA Premium PLus card, held for several years now and have triggered my companion ticket. I'm going to make a biggish purchase which would help towards the spends to trigger another companion ticket and was hopeing I could apply for another BA premium plus card on the same account. Hope ypu can help
Jun 20, 2017, 3:59 am
#1870
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: used to be PER, now it's nowhere/eveywhere
Programs: QFF NB, AA GLD
Posts: 3,464
Hi, Can I have the same BA Amex reward card on the same account? I already have a BA Premium PLus card, held for several years now and have triggered my companion ticket. I'm going to make a biggish purchase which would help towards the spends to trigger another companion ticket and was hopeing I could apply for another BA premium plus card on the same account. Hope ypu can help
Your question seems quite specific to BA and so is probably better asked in the BA Executive Club forum
This forum is specific to the OneWorld Alliance (of which BA is a member)
Jun 21, 2017, 12:18 pm
#1871
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA Plat, UA Club, Marriott/SPG Gold, Fairmont Premier, Amex Plat
Posts: 62
Shower options EWR
Quick question--mods feel free to move if there is a better place.
I'm flying into EWR (SFO red eye->BOS->EWR) next week. I don't get to NYC a lot and I am fairly unfamiliar with EWR.
I have some mid-day meetings and would like to take a shower on arrival rather than pay an extra night in a hotel for the morning arrival.
I'm in first (don't think it matters) whole itinerary, have a UC membership, and a priority pass from AMXP.
Also not opposed to paying for a shower at a better facility.
What are my options? Lounge Buddy is showing the UC in Terminal C. Does this still hold true? Easy to grab a shower or long wait (arrival around 9am)? Better/other options?
Thanks!
I'm flying into EWR (SFO red eye->BOS->EWR) next week. I don't get to NYC a lot and I am fairly unfamiliar with EWR.
I have some mid-day meetings and would like to take a shower on arrival rather than pay an extra night in a hotel for the morning arrival.
I'm in first (don't think it matters) whole itinerary, have a UC membership, and a priority pass from AMXP.
Also not opposed to paying for a shower at a better facility.
What are my options? Lounge Buddy is showing the UC in Terminal C. Does this still hold true? Easy to grab a shower or long wait (arrival around 9am)? Better/other options?
Thanks!
Jul 18, 2017, 2:06 pm
#1872
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Boston
Posts: 106
Royal Jordanian bad reviews
I have award miles with AA . I've gone to BKK many times through their partner airlines,Cathay,Japan and Malaysia, before all of their misfortunes. Since then I've only gone on the other 2.Now I noticed the only award fares online that they are offering is through Royal Jordanian,that are in my time frame.I don't feel comfortable flying with a Arab carrier.I will call AA to see if they can offer something else . If not I will pay for a flight and have more options on who I fly with.Any suggestions from flyertalk members
Jul 19, 2017, 1:16 am
#1873
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: None any more
Posts: 11,017
Jul 19, 2017, 2:08 am
#1874
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: London, England
Programs: BA Exec
Posts: 75
