Originally Posted by
wiivile
Why do Canadians get better transfer rates when their currency is currently crap?
Why are most UK Membership Rewards transfer ratios 1000:1000 when Sterling is worth 50% more than the Dollar?
Transfer rates reflect the competitive environment in each market and are not locked to currency values alone. Membership Rewards Canada has only two 1000:1000 airline transfer partners: AC and BA. The others are 1000:750. I would say this is part of a BA strategy to build market share in Canada.