Originally Posted by
wholeinone04
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Is there a better way to search for AS reward flights that I can pay for with AA points? When I search AA's website and include other carriers it also shows HA.
Not that I know of. The AA site is the resource I usually use for AS.
Originally Posted by
wholeinone04
You're right though, HA seems to have awesome availability. I think I should be in pretty good shape b/c I can transfer amex to BR (and pay 12.5k per one way ticket) and/or use AA points to book AA, AS or HA at 17.5k per one way ticket. Does that sound right?
I'm assuming by BR you mean British Airways, not EVA. BA is the code for British; BR is the code for EVA.
Otherwise, that sound about right. Remember you can transfer Ultimate Rewards, Membership Rewards, AND/or SPG points to BA. Membership Rewards frequently has bonuses, SPG transfers at 20k:25k, and Ultimate Rewards is 1:1. So in your case, your Fiance could in theory transfer 20k SPG points and get BOTH of your seats one-way (or one of your round-trip tickets). Keep in mind that SPG transfers are not instant.
Also remember that HA is a Membership Rewards transfer partner, too. Their rates can be kind of high but as noted, their availability is great.