Originally Posted by
sdsearch
Why don't you go and try? I know as of a couple weeks ago I was definitely able to transfer points to miles on the old site, which is somewhat related, though obviously not the same thing. But given that nothing having to do with miles works on the new site, it would imply that various things having to do with miles might work on the old site still. But since I'm not interested in earning miles directly from Choice stays (at least before Nov 11 when the current points promo ends), I didn't try (and am not planning to try) changing my own earning preference.
I was on my phone at the time, and then when reading your post I *almost* changed mine for the heck of it - and promptly got nervous that I'd mess it up and end up not earning the points I want for the next month. I don't have any one nighters at EL/RW coming up, or I'd consider chancing it. I have little trust for either of the sites right now!
Still an interesting issue, and I'm hoping that some of the people who have had trouble booking awards come here and give it a try. I can't imagine how they've got it all duct taped together that makes it impossible to book awards when you've got miles chosen, but I'm not terribly surprised.