Originally Posted by
MyraA
Qatar will be joining Oneworld probably later this year if you don't already know that. Also, might be worth posting in the EK forum as there are some really helpful folks there with lots of info about the route(s) you will be doing.
I am not the best with detailed knowledge of transferring miles etc, sorry I cannot help with that.
Thanks for your reply. Yes ive been reading that Qatar is going to be joining one world sometime in October 2013 i believe. I'll post the question in the EK forum too.
Originally Posted by
Mwenenzi
Welcome to the Forum
You need to carefully check the possible expiry of your points. Miles conversion nearly always result in a loss of value. Not 100% sure but AMEX Membership Rewards can go to SPG then to various airlines.
Several airlines go from the Middle East to Australia non stop (Emirates, Qatar, Etihad). And many others via Asia. Remember SYD is not the only airport in Australia.
Both BA & Qantas have high fuel surcharges when using BA avios / QF points for award flights.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...help-here.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...post-here.html
Thanks for your reply Mwenenzi. You are correct, AMEX MR points can be transferred to SPG but its a 1:0.5 conversion so wont I lose out on a lot of points that way?
Maybe I'll pose the question to the forum threads that you posted.