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When is next airline transfer bonus? [See Wiki for USA history]

Old Aug 9, 13, 5:38 pm
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Membership Rewards USA Transfer Bonus History:
Transfer bonus offers are NOT announced in advance, and do not recur on a fixed schedule.

All normal transfer rates are 1:1 unless otherwise noted. Dates use the American format (MM/DD/YYYY).

Aer Lingus AerClub
  • 40% 08/01/2019 10/01/2019
  • 40% 09/15/2018 11/15/2018

AeroMexico Club Premier
Membership Rewards Points transfer to Club Premier at a 1000 MR = 1600 mile ratio.
  • 25% 01/14/2019 02/14/2019
  • 20% 02/02/2015 03/06/2015

Air Canada Aeroplan:
  • 20% 11/10/2017 12/10/2017 Targeted
  • 25% 11/22/2010 12/05/2010 5,000 bonus miles for 20,000 points, max

Alitalia Millemiglia
  • 40% 11/24/2016 12/31/2016
  • 25% 10/01/2016 10/31/2016

Air France/KLM FlyingBlue:
  • 25% 10/23/2019 11/30/2019
  • 25% 03/18/2019 04/29/2019
  • 25% 05/01/2018 06/15/2018
  • 30% 10/16/2015 11/26/2015 Targeted
  • 30% 11/20/2014 12/15/2014 Targeted
  • 35% 09/10/2012 09/16/2012
  • 25% 02/02/2012 02/29/2012

British Airways Executive Club:
  • 40% 08/01/2019 10/01/2019
  • 40% 09/15/2018 11/15/2018
  • 40% 07/17/2017 09/17/2017
  • 07/13/2017 Transfer ratio restored to 1000:1000.
  • 50% (1000:1200) 08/10/2016 10/10/2016
  • 10/01/2015 Transfer ratio changed from 1000:1000 to 1000:800.
  • 40% 12/15/2014 01/31/2015
  • 20% 10/15/2013 12/31/2013
  • 35% 04/22/2013 06/7/2013
  • 30% 12/03/2012 02/14/2013
  • 40% 08/28/2012 09/27/2012
  • 50% 03/15/2012 05/31/2012
  • 30% 11/28/2011 01/31/2012
  • 50% 06/01/2011 07/31/2011
  • 40% 02/02/2011 03/31/2011
  • 30% 11/02/2010 12/31/2010 USA Platinum and Centurion cards only.
  • 20% 04/01/2010 06/30/2010

Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
  • 25% 01/15/2020 12/31/2020 Targeted, likely appears only once.

Delta SkyMiles:
  • 30% 11/14/2011 11/30/2011 Additional 15,000 bonus with every 50,000 transfer.
  • 67% 07/25/2011 09/30/2011 40% Rebate.
  • 50% 06/09/2011 09/30/2011 25,000 MQM with 100,000 transfer.
  • 40% 06/01/2011 06/30/2011 25% if less than 100,000 points.
  • 40% 04/01/2011 05/30/2011 25% rebate; 40% on 100,000 transfer, 25% on lower amounts.
  • 50% 01/22/2011 05/31/2011 First time transfers only. 25,000 MQM bonus.
  • 30% 01/18/2011 03/31/2011
  • 67% 11/30/2010 12/31/2010 20,000 Bonus with 50,000 transfer.
  • 50% 11/01/2010 12/15/2010 25,000 MQM with 50,000 point transfer.
  • 20% 08/11/2010 09/30/2010
  • 25% 05/10/2010 06/30/2010
  • 40% 01/23/2010 02/28/2010 10% for transfers up to 49,000 miles, 20% for transfers up to 149,000, 40% for transfers over 150,000 miles.

Etihad Etihad Guest
  • 20% 10/01/2016 - 10/31/2016 Bonus not sponsored by AMEX.
  • 30% 05/01/2016 - 06/15/2016

El Al Matmid Frequent Flyer Club:
Membership Rewards Points transfer to Matmid Frequent Flyer Club at a 1000 MR = 20 point ratio.
  • 20% (1000:24) 11/3/13 11/30/13
  • 25% (1000:25) 11/1/10 ???

Emirates Skywards:
  • 25% 11/07/2013 11/21/2013

Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles:
  • 25% 06/1/2021 06/30/2021
  • 25% 06/12/2018 06/26/2018
  • 25% 06/07/2017 06/21/2017
  • 25% 06/08/2016 06/21/2016
  • 25% 12/08/2015 12/21/2015
  • 25% 06/11/2014 06/23/2014

Iberia Iberia Plus:
  • 40% 08/01/2019 10/01/2019
  • 40% 09/15/2018 11/15/2018
  • 40% 07/17/2017 09/17/2017
  • 07/13/2017 - Transfer ratio restored to 1000:1000.
  • 50% 11/15/2016 12/15/2016
  • 25% 12/01/2015 12/31/2015
  • 10/01/2015 Transfer ratio changed from 1000:1000 to 1000:800.
  • 20% 09/19/2011 ???

JetBlue TrueBlue:
Membership Rewards Points transfer to TrueBlue at a 1000 MR = 800 point ratio.
  • 25% (250:250) 10/23/2019 12/21/2019
  • 40% (250:280) 06/05/2019 ???
  • 25% (250:250) 08/01/2018 10/01/2018
  • 25% (250:250) 11/01/2017 11/30/2017
  • 25% (250:250) 05/01/2017 05/31/2017
  • 30% (250:260) 11/01/2015 11/30/2015 Targeted
  • 40% (250:280) 11/01/2014 11/30/2014 Targeted
  • 25% (250:250) 08/15/2014 09/15/2014
  • 30% (250:260) 06/12/2012 06/17/2012

Qantas Qantas Frequent Flyer:
  • 20% 06/05/2019 06/30/2019

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer:
  • 15% 11/15/2020 12/27/2020 Bonus not sponsored by AMEX.

Virgin Atlantic Virgin Points:
  • 30% 12/01/2019 12/28/2019
  • 30% 05/01/2019 07/01/2019
  • 30% 08/01/2018 09/12/2018
  • 30% 10/10/2017 11/30/2017
  • 30% 04/17/2017 05/22/2017
  • 30% 05/01/2016 05/31/2016
  • 30% 10/07/2015 10/31/2015
  • 25% 04/01/2015 04/30/2015
  • 35% 10/16/2014 11/30/2014
  • 30% 05/01/2014 05/31/2014
  • 30% 10/15/2013 11/30/2013
  • 30% 08/27/2012 09/02/2012
  • 25% 04/01/2012 5/15/2012
  • 35% 11/27/2012 12/29/2012
  • 25% 06/03/2011 ???
  • 15% 01/10/2011 02/28/2011
  • 20% 10/01/2010 10/31/2010
  • 15% 07/19/2010 07/30/2010
  • 15% 02/22/2010 03/16/2010
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When is next airline transfer bonus? [See Wiki for USA history]

Old Mar 7, 14, 1:32 pm
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Originally Posted by bigbri73
How do I check availability? Do I have to call?

I'm look at going either next fall or spring 2015. Also, can I book 2 tickets at once?
You can check availability on United's website and call in to book. Yes you can book 2 persons at once.
http://upgrd.com/matthew/amazing-aer...surcharge.html

Originally Posted by exmike
are you serious??
google is your friend.
ba.com is a good place to start as well.
0 reason to be rude to a new poster.
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Old Mar 7, 14, 1:34 pm
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Originally Posted by asdf1223
0 reason to be rude to a new poster.
+1 Welcome to FT bigbri73.
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Old Mar 9, 14, 1:31 am
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Originally Posted by asdf1223
You can check availability on United's website and call in to book. Yes you can book 2 persons at once.
http://upgrd.com/matthew/amazing-aer...surcharge.html



0 reason to be rude to a new poster.
you're right.. spending too much time in the MS forum where newbies come and want you to give them a cliffs note how to guide to MS as their first post.
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Old Mar 23, 14, 9:50 pm
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Transferring Membership points

Are there any transfer bonus's for Membership Points running currently?
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Old Mar 23, 14, 11:28 pm
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none right now
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Old Mar 24, 14, 7:46 am
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Originally Posted by mrlasssen
Are there any transfer bonus's for Membership Points running currently?
The answer has not changed since you asked on 2.25.2013. Scroll back to post 191.
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Old Mar 24, 14, 11:30 am
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Originally Posted by mia
The answer has not changed since you asked on 2.25.2013. Scroll back to post 191.
Not to mention it's usually sticky'd and posted 2-3 times, which all get merged.
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Old Mar 24, 14, 9:12 pm
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Hope ba bonus in April will be a good one.
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Old Mar 25, 14, 12:07 am
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Originally Posted by apriltwo
Hope ba bonus in April will be a good one.
You know for sure it will be in April? Any data point on that?
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Old Mar 25, 14, 7:36 am
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Originally Posted by avagyan
You know for sure it will be in April? Any data point on that?
no, they're speculating based on time passed since last promotion.
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Old Mar 30, 14, 4:42 pm
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still none

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Old Mar 30, 14, 9:01 pm
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Just speculating here, and I hope I'm wrong, but I feel like AX has tended to give bonuses since their high fee cards made MRs relatively less valuable so the bonuses are like an enticement to keep us in the game. With the new amex everday cards, it would seem to me that there is no need for that, particularly with the (likely) millions of people that will join the MR world now.
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Old Mar 31, 14, 1:19 am
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Originally Posted by exmike
Just speculating here, and I hope I'm wrong, but I feel like AX has tended to give bonuses since their high fee cards made MRs relatively less valuable so the bonuses are like an enticement to keep us in the game. With the new amex everday cards, it would seem to me that there is no need for that, particularly with the (likely) millions of people that will join the MR world now.
Millions, you say? Hmm, got me thinking. Over time, definitely. The lower income level CC market is pretty well dominated by Visa and MasterCard. This is a brand new offering and supplemented with a big ad campaign. My guess is, with the economy, improving the way it is, exmike may be right...
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Old Mar 31, 14, 5:37 pm
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I can't see most average credit card users taking advantage of transfer bonuses, or even getting that many MR. Most probably waste it on statement credits...
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Old Apr 1, 14, 1:29 am
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Originally Posted by hiltonlondon2009
Millions, you say? Hmm, got me thinking. Over time, definitely. The lower income level CC market is pretty well dominated by Visa and MasterCard. This is a brand new offering and supplemented with a big ad campaign. My guess is, with the economy, improving the way it is, exmike may be right...
I agree. It sure looks like several airlines have increased the intervals between bonuses over the last year or two; it would be a pleasant surprise if something were to be announced in April (ie in a few hours).

I am hoping for 30% BA, but not expecting anything for a while.
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