Originally Posted by
tommy99
I've been looking at this type of transfer for some time but just can't get my head around it. I know everyone has different redemption situations, but with my 100,000 AP points I just need another 50,000 points (easy with an Amex transfer) and I have myself a business mini-RTW on Star Alliance with two stopovers. Granted I'd rather return to Toronto in a business CX seat but having experienced business Eva Air TPE-YYZ I was thoroughly impressed. Heck, I would even work my way home trying out ANA or Asiana if the surcharge isn't too high.
Is this type of conversion a good thing any more?
American/US Air chart:
Between North America* and Japan or Korea
Business
Low: 110,000
Between North America* and China or Hong Kong
Business
Low: 110,000
I think it's only for people with EXTRA Aeroplan miles to convert. I do it to diversify, just as I collect BA Avios and Alaska miles, just in case *A options don't work out.
e.g. I redeemed Avios for CX YYZ-HKG 2Y, Alaska Miles (50K one-way) for YYZ-HKG 1J for upcoming summer because *A options aren't good (ie. no EVA TPAC space at all)
Otherwise, you have to do your own calculation on whether Aeroplan vs. AA is worth the transfer