OOPS! I have been meaning to transfer 20K for a few days now...

Oh well, atleast I do have an occasional use for Amtrak itself. Time to concentrate all of my non-Amex spending (SPG) to the MBNA eBay Anthing Points Card - Effectively the MBNA Asia Miles Card.

1.125 Miles/$

I suggest all FTers consider Asia Miles - one of the most generous programs out there for the average US or Canada based miles hound, both from earning and redemption standpoints. Because it is Cathay Pacific Airways frequent flyer program based in Hong Kong, most North American flyers fail to consider its benefits. It is not my preferred program for crediting flight miles to because of their lack of a generous status based mileage bonus, But combine the most generous fee free credit card earning potential of any North American FF program with the lowest award requirement for premium transatlantic travel and you have a winner!



For all those with MBNA Amtrak Cards wanting to continue earning flights with a no annual fee card, you can convert your Amtrak card to an eBay Anything Points Card. No need to close your account or reapply, you can simply call MBNA and tell them you want to convert your card to an Ebay Anthing Points earning card instead.

Then convert your eBay points to Asia Miles throught Points.com.

To learn more about the Asia Miles program this post might be helpful.