Originally Posted by
Stubtify
Because I value them most for C&P stays. There is no replacement for SPG points, whereas there are many ways to get points into BA, as discussed above.
Also because SPG points can top up so many programs in case you're just a little shy of that great redemption and want to book it right now before it disappears.
If you do choose to transfer SPG (which I do not recommend, but they're your points), I would suggest LAN over BA. LAN LIM-CUZ r/t is 16K LAN kilometros, which is 8K SPG transferred at the 1:2 rate. The same on BA would be 9K SPG -> 9K BA.
But that's only as a last resort. I'd still look for ways to get BA miles more cheaply.
Originally Posted by
ALadyNCal
Our travel dates are the first week of Sept. I would need 18K Avios to get to RT tickets.
Chase BA Visa signup is 50K Avios on first purchase.