Originally Posted by
Cphil1
Probably mentioned a few times here but here goes;
I have several miles in several programs. I'd like some feedback on what's my best options.
My programs are Aeroplan, Skymiles, Aadvantage and AE rewards miles.
I'm not sure AC is the best option anymore for travel. I've been flying Delta recently and as much as it's comfortable and nice service, their points structure is a bit of a shocker - on top of that, they'll be switching redemption amounts June 2014. I flew previously with AA because it was the cheapest in taxes / airport fees and I took advantage of some sweet bonuses in the past. Not amazingly comfortable in econo class. I just signed up for an AE card with some nice bonuses after a low spend. Anyone know where I should transfer to?
Should I leave them spread out like that? Consolidate somewhere? Swap from one program to an other?
(To use with partners?)
I often travel from YUL/BTV/PBG (ALB sometimes too) to Mainly FLL/MIA an at least once a year to France or Israel.
Much appreciated!
Phil
Probably the easiest option here is to accumulate enough in your balances to make a redemption that you want. Aeroplan is very easy to earn if you're living in Canada. Then make one of your program the primary ones.
If you have a lot of credit card spend consider using miles that are transferrable (like the AMEX SPG) so you hae a lot of flexibility.
AE in Canada has very crappy transfer partners and I would recommend against transferring to Delta as the ratio is only 1:0.75. The best is probably Aeroplan and Avios (which has a 50% ratio, so hold out for that). If you need any help with your miles feel free to send me an email (see my blog for that).
Originally Posted by
concordian
I don't think you can move miles from one program to another without losing much value. You can try points.com to see the transfer ratio and associated fees.
Unfortunately nearly all of the points.com transfer ratios suck.