Originally Posted by
bcm0830
You might check to see who has availability for the trip you are looking to book, and place it on hold before making a transfer.
This is certainly a great idea and something to consider.
It is also important to consider the fact that airfares have remained low relative to hotel costs recently. So moving the points to an airline may not be the best use, depending on the type of hotels you prefer to stay at.
PS- Welcome to FlyerTalk,
heffman!!