Originally Posted by
alexcr
1) Is there any website that compiles the award charts for all the different transfer partners, including for those transfer partners that have different award charts for different airlines?
No, as explained by others.
Originally Posted by
alexcr
2) What website or tool do folks use when trying to compare transfer partner options for a flight route? (Evaluating your options program by program can be a bit time consuming!)
Also no. The problem is award inventory. To make this simple - A program may have AAA-BBB availability. But it does not mean B program has AAA-BBB. Because many secure the inventory (i.e. hold) before transferring, the award inventory dictates your transfer option.
Originally Posted by
alexcr
3) Are there newsletters, online forums, or other resources that folks recommend for getting timely information on transfer partner point promotions?
Also no, especially some offers are targeted.
Originally Posted by
alexcr
4) Do Amex, Chase, and their transfer partners generally require you to have an account already set up with the transfer partner *before* a transfer is made?
Yes. You will be asked to link your account before transfer. Also, as stated above, most transfers are done when award inventory has been secured. Without an account, airlines won't hold the award for you.