Beachmouse, I also picked up the 13k AS miles through the merger, taking me to 27,960. But unfortunately AS is not an e-rewards partner on either of my accounts (based in UK and Germany).

The loss of EQPs for IHG has left me with the choice of AA (2,000:500), UA (2,000:500), or IB Avios (2,000:750). I don't believe ordinary IHG points at 10,000:4,000 outweigh any of these options.

I guess the alternative is Flying Blue (2,000:500), to try to turn my 13,200 into some kind of Promo Award.