Gardyloo - thanks for the recommendation. What would be the process to go through with, for example, the KrisFlyer transfer and award ticket? I know at times I have checked with airlines that on paper it appears I could use partner miles on their airline for award tickets, only to find out that the airline I want to use has certain restrictions that don't allow award tickets to be issued. Before transferring all my AMEX points to KrisFlyer (or whomever) do I simply call that airline and have the conversation to tell them what I am trying to do (i.e. where I want to go and when), confirm the miles required and that there is availability, and then make the point transfer?

I have a feeling we might get somewhat short notice on our travel date to ADD once our adoption court case is set so I may not have much time to pull this all together. Would love to get some things in motion but at the same time don't want to make a move or transfer too early and find out it doesn't work or can't be used. Thanks for the help!