Originally Posted by
JFKLAX321
Not if you don't have the miles yet. It's less of an issue with AA since there aren't many transfer partners, but there are situations where it could be useful (e.g., Marriott transfers).
That’s a fair point. I am usually in a spot where I have more AA miles than I can quickly use, so I was not thinking of that angle. Are the transfers not instant? If not I can definitely see the appeal.