Originally Posted by
Pick2LiteMSP
However.... there are ways to move those miles from one program to another. You lose a little in the transition, but still a method to combine program miles for an award.
Some of the rules have changed, but the American Express program and Hilton Honors reward exchanges can be used to move things. Sometimes, only in one direction, but still works.
NWA has a 25% conversion bonus through the end of January for some hotel programs.
http://www.nwa.com/offers/PTM/
Granted, this is entirely not worth it, as your miles are devalued greatly, even with the promotional bonus:
Originally Posted by webflyer
Path #1 Miles/Points
Continental OnePass converts to (starting) 10,000
Amtrak Guest Rewards (at a ratio of 1:1) converts to 10,000
Hilton HHonors (at a ratio of 1:2) converts to 20,000
Northwest WorldPerks (at a ratio of 10000:1000) Total: 2,000
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Path #2 Miles/Points
Continental OnePass converts to (starting) 10,000
Amtrak Guest Rewards (at a ratio of 1:1) converts to 10,000
Midwest Airlines Midwest Miles (at a ratio of 1:1) converts to 10,000
Hilton HHonors (at a ratio of 5000:10000) converts to 20,000
Northwest WorldPerks (at a ratio of 10000:1000) Total: 2,000