Originally Posted by DarcyMae
The Continental-to-Hilton transfer is no longer available. You can still convert 5K American miles into 10K Hilton HHonor points, but you have to pay $25 for each transfer. Not worth it in my opinion unless you need the Hhonor points for immediate use.
DarcyMae, please notice that AsiaTraveler said 'via Amtrak.' 5K CO or YX --> 5K Amtrak --> 10K Hilton.
Also, if U get lucky, AA sometimes doesn't enforce that nasty new $25 fee.