Originally Posted by
sbm12
Do all 5 need to be on the same flight? That might be a challenge even if you easily had all the points where you wanted them.
AmEx points can transfer to AC or NH which generally could be redeemed to match the awards you have on UA points (slightly different rules, but assuming a simple trip not really different). Do keep in mind that both may apply a fuel surcharge.
Not really. We are a total of 8 people. We are willing to split 4 + 4. I know finding 8 seats will be impossible, so completely OK with splitting as long as we get to same destination. How we get there is irrelevant. I just want best use of the points / miles we have accumulated. Also my sis tells me she has almost 154k SPG points at her disposal as well!!!