Originally Posted by
bigapple07
Hi, need some advice on which of the Citi PM transfer partners would be the best option to transfer to. Want to redeem miles for BOM-ORD-BOM (no specific dates).
In general which program would have the lowest charges/taxes over and above the miles and not require a qualifying activity (flight) with the airline before permitting redemption. AA via BA Avios and EK seem to be options. Would consider AI as a last resort.
AA via Avios won't work because AA doesn't fly to BOM. EK - very high YQ.
What will work -
- AI & any *A through AI - UA, TK etc. will not have any YQ but will have high mileage requirements.
- TK direct YQ ~$1k in J
- CX will be low too but it will be 4 separate redemptions so slightly higher mileage.
- SQ has 0 YQ if you fly SQ +AK or SQ + UA or just UA and some other non EU combinations
Then of course theres the question of availability which is a whole different story!
Last edited by PiperAtGatesofDawn; Nov 12, 2018 at 12:15 pm
Reason: Incorrect YQ for TK... It’s around $1k in J!