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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 7:23 pm
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Originally Posted by guv1976
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MR transfers to DL 1:1, unless there is a current transfer promotion.

Is the 95,000 SkyMiles for Coach, or Business Class? If Coach, that's a terrible redemption.

If you go to United's website, and can find low-tier ("Saver") award seats, then open an Aeroplan account with Air Canada, register your Aeroplan account with Amex, call Air Canada to reserve the United flights, and then do an instantaneous transfer from MR to Aeroplan (while you remain on the line with the Air Canada agent).

Caution: make sure you redeem the Aeroplan miles for flights on United. Redeeming Aeroplan miles for flights to Japan on other carriers -- including Air Canada itself -- will result in hefty fuel surcharges being assessed on the award.
Guv - thanks so much for your help. I had a couple other questions.

So I found the option to do saver award and found my flights - only 65,000 points + $48, 32,500 each way. Not bad compared to 95,000 from delta!

So I went ahead and tried to reserve it but its requiring me to pay the $48. Do I want to do this considering I'm having Air Canada make the booking?
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