I'm new here and am looking to be pointed in the right direction. Here is my situation:

I have 120,000 AMEX points. Tried to convert to Delta Miles and because I'm Canadian I was told they are worth 75%. That sucks because that would not be enough to fly coach to Europe for 2. So I looked at AEROPLAN and they will give 1 to 1 but the surcharges are ridiculous ($1500) compared to Delta ($200). Any advice??

Planning to fly Detroit to Rome (or anywhere in Italy) in September 2014. I don't mind connections if I can avoid surcharges.

Any little advice would be greatly appreciated.

Julian

I was told to try & fly United or US Air but I do not see that as an option on Aeroplan.