40% Transfer Bonus to British Airways [USA]
Feb 2, 2011, 11:31 am
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40% Transfer Bonus to British Airways [USA]
Good until 3/31/11. They've even changed the transfer ratios to 1,400 BA for 1,000 Amex, so you don't need to register or wait for the bonus miles. I prefer that method much more than Delta's "you get the bonus whenever we feel like it- sometimes one second later, sometimes 4 months, sometimes never".
Thanks to gleff for posting this on his blog!
Thanks to gleff for posting this on his blog!
Feb 2, 2011, 11:39 am
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A good oportunity to maximize miles, but is this for the USA only? I'm assuming so as I can't see any such offer when I log into the UK MR site.
Feb 2, 2011, 11:57 am
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Plan carefully
Get 40% more BA Miles when you transfer Membership Rewards points to your British Airways Executive Club account now through 3/31/11. Bonus Miles will be awarded with the original transfer. One bonus per Cardmember. Taxes, fees, charges & surcharges, including airline surcharges, apply. Visit ba.com for more details.
Feb 2, 2011, 11:59 am
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I saw that too mia, but they've changed the transfer ratio to 1,400 BA per 1,000 Amex. Do you think that switches back to 1,000 somehow after you've done one transfer? I doubt it.
Feb 3, 2011, 9:05 am
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Feb 3, 2011, 4:52 pm
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I'm a little confused by this....are you saying I could transfer (for example) 105,000 BA miles into 75,000 American Express Membership Rewards points....and then into 75,000 Continental/United miles?
This might be something worth consideration. While I would lament the loss of 30,000 BA miles, I put a far higher premium on Star Alliance miles than BA miles, especially in light of their fuel surcharges, more limited partner alliance, and non-stop labor unrest.
This might be something worth consideration. While I would lament the loss of 30,000 BA miles, I put a far higher premium on Star Alliance miles than BA miles, especially in light of their fuel surcharges, more limited partner alliance, and non-stop labor unrest.
Feb 3, 2011, 4:55 pm
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The transfer is from MR to BA, not vice versa.
Originally Posted by jaymar01
I'm a little confused by this....are you saying I could transfer (for example) 105,000 BA miles into 75,000 American Express Membership Rewards points....and then into 75,000 Continental/United miles?
This might be something worth consideration. While I would lament the loss of 30,000 BA miles, I put a far higher premium on Star Alliance miles than BA miles, especially in light of their fuel surcharges, more limited partner alliance, and non-stop labor unrest.
This might be something worth consideration. While I would lament the loss of 30,000 BA miles, I put a far higher premium on Star Alliance miles than BA miles, especially in light of their fuel surcharges, more limited partner alliance, and non-stop labor unrest.
Feb 3, 2011, 5:19 pm
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So, to summarize:
100,000 AMEX points becomes 140,000 BA miles. And history indicates that you can perform the transaction more than once and still reap the rewards.
100,000 AMEX points becomes 140,000 BA miles. And history indicates that you can perform the transaction more than once and still reap the rewards.
Feb 6, 2011, 8:33 am
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That is correct, 100,000 Amex points will transfer and become 140,000 BA miles. Now, can I use the BA miles on any partner?
My other question is, I have 100,000 points with American, is the anyway to combine my American miles with BA miles (after I transfer to BA from amex)?
My other question is, I have 100,000 points with American, is the anyway to combine my American miles with BA miles (after I transfer to BA from amex)?
Feb 6, 2011, 9:23 am
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economy flights
If you're into economy flights...
18,000 AMEX points transfer into 25,200 BA miles (enough for RT ticket on AA)
25,000 AMEX points transfer into 35,000 BA miles (enough for RT ticket on AA)
I priced a ticket from my home airport to Hawaii with tax only $5.
I hear you can also get to SouthAmerica for 29,000 AMEX (enough for RT ticket on AA or LAN?)
18,000 AMEX points transfer into 25,200 BA miles (enough for RT ticket on AA)
25,000 AMEX points transfer into 35,000 BA miles (enough for RT ticket on AA)
I priced a ticket from my home airport to Hawaii with tax only $5.
I hear you can also get to SouthAmerica for 29,000 AMEX (enough for RT ticket on AA or LAN?)
Feb 6, 2011, 10:37 am
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Yes, you can use BA miles on any BA partner carrier, including AA. But depending on the partner carrier and route, you might have to pay BA's hefty fuel surcharges.
No, you cannot transfer BA miles to the AAdvantage program, but both AA and BA offer one-way awards.
Originally Posted by byb310
That is correct, 100,000 Amex points will transfer and become 140,000 BA miles. Now, can I use the BA miles on any partner?
My other question is, I have 100,000 points with American, is the anyway to combine my American miles with BA miles (after I transfer to BA from amex)?
My other question is, I have 100,000 points with American, is the anyway to combine my American miles with BA miles (after I transfer to BA from amex)?
No, you cannot transfer BA miles to the AAdvantage program, but both AA and BA offer one-way awards.
Feb 7, 2011, 3:19 am
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Dedicated thread on the BA board.
Feb 7, 2011, 7:43 am
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Best of both
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Yes, you can use BA miles on any BA partner carrier, including AA. But depending on the partner carrier and route, you might have to pay BA's hefty fuel surcharges.
No, you cannot transfer BA miles to the AAdvantage program, but both AA and BA offer one-way awards.
Yes, you can use BA miles on any BA partner carrier, including AA. But depending on the partner carrier and route, you might have to pay BA's hefty fuel surcharges.
No, you cannot transfer BA miles to the AAdvantage program, but both AA and BA offer one-way awards.