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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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Apr 10, 13, 7:41 am

#91

beefyb

Join Date: Feb 2013

Posts: 16

sorry to ask this as I doubt anyone can answer but worth a try. any idea when a conversion of MR points to BAEC avios with a bonus will come around? it has been a while since the last one?

I am basically trying to decide if I wait or cash in the MR's now and cancel my card for a pro rota refund......

any advice appreciated

Apr 10, 13, 11:06 pm

#92

rambo

Join Date: Dec 2003

Location: CA

Programs: BA, AA, United

Posts: 427

Depends on how many points you have and how much is your monthly fee per month (if it is Amex Platinum about $40 a month or $15 if it is PRG). So, if you have 50K MR points, I will say it's worth waiting. A 30-50% bonus should be coming up soon!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by beefyb

Apr 11, 13, 6:37 am

#93

beefyb

Join Date: Feb 2013

Posts: 16

54k points

fee is £37.50 a month (im in the uk)

I will give it a month and think again. fingers crossed!

Apr 11, 13, 8:27 am

#94

tnm5041

Join Date: Apr 2013

Posts: 77

Hi all,

I'm fairly new to miles and points so please don't be too harsh :-) ... Through college, I had used just a basic Capital One 1% Cash Back card to build up credit, but now I'm more interested in miles and travel. In February, I got the AMEX PRG card with the 50,000 miles bonus and have those sitting in my account now. I want to transfer those miles to BA Avios points and take advantage of the BOS-DUB Aer Lingus deal in late July. The two issues I'm dealing with are: 1). I want to hold out on transferring from AMEX to Avios for any potential transfer bonuses (from what I've gathered, it's been a while); 2). I want to book the flight early enough to secure two seats on the plane (any class works for me, my girlfriend and I are too young to be picky).

Would it be advisable to book ASAP or perhaps wait i.e. Late May (60 days prior) before making the booking to hold out hope for a transfer bonus. Thanks all.

Apr 11, 13, 9:44 am

#95

tnm5041

Join Date: Apr 2013

Posts: 77

To follow up, from my homework on ExpertFlyer, there is award space for the flight I'm eyeing from BOS - DUB, but not the return. Luckily, BA offers one way reward redemption so I will take advantage of that.

Apr 11, 13, 10:45 pm

#96

jimindc

Join Date: Aug 2011

Location: DC

Posts: 195

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnm5041

Just did the BOS-DUB flight with Avios points (gotten via MR) a couple weeks ago myself. Since you're flying in July, seats may be harder to come by than at other times of year, so it's good to have a backup plan and especially to be flexible on your travel dates if possible.

I don't use ExpertFlyer myself, but have heard reports that their availability doesn't exactly match what is available to BA (i.e. sometimes BA may not have access to seats showing on ExpertFlyer, and sometimes they may have access to seats that aren't showing on EF), so before making any decisions it is probably best to call BA and confirm the availability or lack thereof.

When booking my trip I did call BA several times to check availability on various dates/classes/cities and it seemed to fluctuate a bit. So if your preferred dates aren't available now, or if only one seat is, it's worth calling back a few days later and seeing if that has changed.

If your outbound date is currently available but not your return, and you're relatively sure that you want to book the outbound with Avios regardless, you could go ahead and transfer half your MR points now, book the outbound, and hedge your bets a little. Leave the other points in MR until a) a transfer bonus comes up, or b) your preferred return dates become available.

Apr 12, 13, 4:46 am

#97

Wozza2404

Join Date: Mar 2012

Location: BHX

Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)

Posts: 7,229

Quote:

Originally Posted by beefyb

54k points

fee is £37.50 a month (im in the uk)

I will give it a month and think again. fingers crossed!

Is there anyone else in your family who can apply for a Gold card?

Refer them from your Plat and get 12k MRs for the referral, then if they spend £2k on the card within 3 months they get 22k MRs.

You can transfer all of your MRs into their account for a one-off fee of £15. Cheaper than waiting.

Apr 19, 13, 3:40 pm

#98

g8trgr8t

Join Date: May 2012

Posts: 728

I had to transfer 45k amex points today. Couldn't wait any longer. Next offer should be next week now.

Apr 20, 13, 8:57 am

#99

Aerosfire

Join Date: Jun 2012

Posts: 86

Yep, I transferred 115k to BA this week. Award availability was running out. Still need to transfer another 45k so I'm still hoping for one.

Apr 20, 13, 3:39 pm

#100

TravelStar

Join Date: Feb 2005

Location: Marin County, California

Programs: Amex Centurion

Posts: 410

It is possible Membership Rewards bonuses with frequent flier programs are essentially over. It's generally understood that transfers to Airline miles cost American Express more per point than much of the other stuff Amex encourages you burn MR points on. Given that they'd rather you not redeem your points at all and especially not for what costs them the most (airline programs) it's quite possible the bonuses got out of hand and in fact cost Amex some serious money they weren't prepared to pay out. This article quotes Ken Chenault, Amex CEO explaining how the last quarter profits in 2012 were halved. The single largest reason for the decline was an uptick in Membership Rewards points redemptions which cost Amex $342 million.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...off-5-400.html

Apr 20, 13, 11:15 pm

#101

whiskerxx

Join Date: May 2011

Programs: BA Gold

Posts: 794

There is a current 30% bonus IDC >Etihad

Jun 3, 13, 2:59 pm

#102

ExpatSomchai

Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: LHR

Programs: Accor PLT,Thai Silver, HH Dia, SPG Titanium (LT Gold), Aegean Gold, BA Silver

Posts: 5,087

Isn't it about time we saw some transfer bonus opportunities in the UK? Seems like they have had two recently Stateside.

Jun 3, 13, 7:04 pm

#103

Wozza2404

Join Date: Mar 2012

Location: BHX

Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)

Posts: 7,229

I don't think we'll see one until the end of the year. I think there are too many high MR balances, and Amex are waiting for people to give in and cash them at 1:1 before offering bonuses.

Happy to be proved wrong, but its been suspiciously quiet.

Jun 15, 13, 9:05 am

#104

500dor

Join Date: Oct 2012

Posts: 42

Haven't seen this posted yet -- 20% bonus miles when you transfer MR to HawaiianMiles by 27/06/13.

*NM - just saw a thread opened on this.

Jun 25, 13, 5:26 pm

#105

cyberaver

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Montevideo, Uruguay

Programs: Amex Centurion, SPG Gold, HHonors Diamond, OneWorld Emerlad (CX)

Posts: 51

Quote:

Originally Posted by beefyb

Where is your Amex based?
BA transfer rate in ICC amex is 3 Rewards points for 2 BA Miles....
So if you want cheaper BA miles you can transfer the rewards points 1 x 1 to Iberia and free move them to your BA account.

Sorry for my bad english.

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