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May 8, 2018, 5:49 am

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Join Date: May 2006

Location: SYD or GOT

Programs: OZ Lifetime-DMPL*G, AF*G, SPG Plat, Hertz PC

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Originally Posted by SLINKYTRAVEL

Any data points from anyone out there on the process? I am looking to transfer 65k SPG points into Asiana for an Etihad Apartment booking for One Way SEZ-AUH-JFK which is 80k Asiana Miles (based on their chart)....the SEZ to AUH leg is fairly consistent with Award space (and J only) while the harder spot has been the AUH to JFK leg.

1) Does Asiana allow you to hold awards while you transfer points/miles?
2) How long has everyone been seeing their transfer from SPG to OZ take?
3) What has everyone been seeing for current taxes + fees + Carrier imposed surcharges etc for such an Award?
4) Any tips on the process? Am i missing something? (I am searching for Award space by using Etihad's own Guest Availability)

Thanks!!

1 - No
2 - Depends. Search for the SPG thread on this forum. Anywhere from 3 days to 3 months. My last transfer took ~3 weeks.
3 - A search on Matrix shows taxes and surcharges for SEZ-AUH-JFK coming to 90 USD
4 - It is pretty straightforward, but as per earlier posts in this thread, not all OZ telephone agents can handle such bookings.

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