Originally Posted by will2288

I am trying to transfer AMEX MR points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.

I spoke with SQ to confirm availability of the flights I want, but I do not have enough SQ miles to book. The SQ rep said that the transfer can take 6-8 weeks. Is this correct? The Amex website says that a transfer usually takes 3 days, but up to 7 days. I don't believe you can hold an SQ flight without enough miles to book.

The issue is there is limited availability for the flights that I need (BOS-MUC). I could transfer miles to Aeroplan, but they charge 40k miles for the flight, versus 27.5k SQ miles for the flight I want. I would be in a bind if I transferred miles to SQ, waited 6-8 weeks, and then the flights were gone.

I would greatly appreciate any insights regarding my situation. Thank you!


(If this matters at all, my AMEX is a US-based gold card. I currently have 0 SQ miles as the account was just opened in order to make this redemption.)