Seeking advice. I have 1.2 million+ AMEX points but zero United miles. I am trying to book 2 one way Business Class seats Hawaii to US Mainland on United for a flight in mid-February. Price of the flight one way per person is currently $2,100 or 135,000 United Miles.

How can we transfer AMEX points to a United/Star Alliance partner, and then to United for an award redemption? I have searched the ability to book United award seats on KrisFlyer, Air Canada, ANA and had no luck. AMEX Travel page wants 420,000 AMEX Points to book 2 seats, which seems to be a bad bargain.

Any advice would be welcomed. Thank you very much!