Originally Posted by
samnc0
ok, i won't give up the 30K points (actually, extra 20K) on the am ex. I will probably xfer them to a US Airways account I will create.
20k bonus + 5k earned from spending + 5k transfer bonus = 30k
Originally Posted by
samnc0
Right now, I have no real loyalty towards any airline, but I guess United by default. I heard from prior posts that it is a pain in the ... to redeem the US Airways miles (and they hit you with junk fees) and you have to call them via telephone for int'l flights, and the times where you can book with less miles is limited, but i guess i can worry about that later on.
For a trip from USA to Asia, there's a $40 call center fee plus a $50(?) processing fee. But most people would say that $90 is worth it for an award to Asia. (As long as you don't need to make any changes, the change fee is irrelevant.)
Yes, you do have to call, but the availability should be the same, on Star Alliance airlines, as you would get from United. The economics end up working out in your favor, since 10k miles are easily worth $90.