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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

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

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Dec 16, 14, 9:45 am

#331

mia

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Discussion of the MR USA 40% transfer bonus to BA has been moved to the dedicated thread:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...31-2015-a.html

Jan 19, 15, 5:24 pm

#332

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Added Virgin America bonus to Wikipost

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...15-2015-a.html

Feb 2, 15, 1:46 pm

#333

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Added AeroMexico transfer bonus to Wikipost

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...-6-2015-a.html

Apr 1, 15, 10:31 am

#334

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Added Virgin Atlantic bonus to Wiki:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...4-30-15-a.html

Apr 20, 15, 2:22 pm

#335

sciconf

Join Date: Jun 2007

Posts: 1,400

Quote:

Originally Posted by mia

Added Virgin Atlantic bonus to Wiki:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...4-30-15-a.html

Could u include the Fuel Surcharge fees next to the transfer promo - including in the wiki?

Apr 20, 15, 2:42 pm

#336

IMH

Join Date: Jul 2007

Location: Berlin

Programs: BA Gold; IHG Diamond-Amb; Accor Plat; Meliá & HH & Marriott Gold

Posts: 5,316

Quote:

Originally Posted by sciconf

Could u include the Fuel Surcharge fees next to the transfer promo [...] ?

This thread is primarily about American Express Membership Rewards (MR). Most of the frequent flier and hotel programmes into which MR points can be transferred have their own dedicated forums, e.g. (for Virgin Atlantic):

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/virgi...ying-club-506/

May 12, 15, 12:08 pm

#337

rbw5t

Join Date: Aug 2012

Posts: 540

Any speculation on when the [BA] transfer bonus might be back? Are folks guessing 40% again, or something worse (or better)?

Last edited by mia; May 12, 15 at 7:50 pm Reason: Transfer from BAEC thread

May 13, 15, 6:43 am

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Steve_19

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Join Date: Nov 2011

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rbw5t

Any speculation on when the [BA] transfer bonus might be back? Are folks guessing 40% again, or something worse (or better)?

I am hoping soon - but hard to say - in 2014 they only offered one for about 16 days. No idea on the %.

May 29, 15, 1:38 pm

#339

Flyfromscratch

Used to be ' simz '

Join Date: Jan 2012

Location: Kolkata, India

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve_19

I am hoping soon - but hard to say - in 2014 they only offered one for about 16 days. No idea on the %.

Im hoping one comes along quick man.. I somehow managed to screw up during the jan promotion and not transfer it..

May 30, 15, 10:07 am

#340

mike2200

Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: SMF

Programs: Hilton Diamond-Marriott Platinum-life

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve_19

I am hoping soon - but hard to say - in 2014 they only offered one for about 16 days. No idea on the %.

+1 waiting too!

May 31, 15, 10:01 am

#341

bajrbajr

Join Date: Mar 2008

Programs: DL BA Amex

Posts: 916

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve_19

I am hoping soon - but hard to say - in 2014 they only offered one for about 16 days. No idea on the %.

Last BA bonus was 12/15/14 - 01/31/15 - 40%. It was about 45 days...
looks like a pattern of about once per year.

Jun 4, 15, 4:45 am

#342

husseinbadr

Join Date: Nov 2006

Location: New York

Programs: QR Silver, BA Silver, FB Gold

Posts: 360

In light of the forthcoming devaluation in MR transfers to BA avios on Oct 1 (see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...01-2015-a.html

), I think we can kiss the hope of any transfer bonuses goodbye till at least then (and probably quite a few months after that as well, I would imagine).

Jun 5, 15, 1:53 pm

#343

wesheltonj

Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: Texas

Posts: 256

Quote:

Originally Posted by husseinbadr

In light of the forthcoming devaluation in MR transfers to BA avios on Oct 1 (see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...01-2015-a.html

), I think we can kiss the hope of any transfer bonuses goodbye till at least then (and probably quite a few months after that as well, I would imagine).

Yes, and the bonus will be 1=1 mile.

Jun 5, 15, 3:26 pm

#344

sciconf

Join Date: Jun 2007

Posts: 1,400

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesheltonj

Yes, and the bonus will be 1=1 mile.

So where do I use mine - I got 75k - spouse got 125k.

We have a trip coming up to Hawaii (need airport to hotel transport) and Syd (need a rental car and hotel) - is there a special way to us MR points other than statement credit for these purchases?

Any other ways to use these MR points?