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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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Jun 25, 13, 5:28 pm

#106

mia

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberaver

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.

The IDC transfer rate to IB is now 3:2, same as to BA.

Jun 27, 13, 5:27 pm

#107

whiskerxx

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IDC (UK issued) now has a 30% bonus to transfer to BA

Jul 1, 13, 11:24 am

#108

littlemookie

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Is a Jetblue transfer bonus going to happen this year? I know it's popped up in June in prior years, but so far I've seen nothing.

Jul 6, 13, 3:02 am

#109

chalf

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Originally Posted by whiskerxx

IDC (UK issued) now has a 30% bonus to transfer to BA

How was this communicated? I have the IEC, but did not see any notice. I am closing out my UK MR account, and need to transfer my residual ~95,000 points somewhere. I was seeking to avoid putting them into my IEC MR account due to the reduced transfer rate, but a +30% bonus would offset the loss (particularly if the points transfer at the current GBP-EUR exchange rate).

Jul 6, 13, 4:35 am

#110

whiskerxx

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chalf

I received an email
I have transferred a chunk of points to BA and they posted including the bonus in 3days

Aug 2, 13, 3:44 pm

#111

globalmogul

Join Date: Mar 2013

Location: Racine Wi

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Posts: 60

The silence is deafening!

Aug 5, 13, 10:18 pm

#112

xiKiNGix

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Originally Posted by globalmogul

The silence is deafening!

I'm crossing my fingers.

Aug 6, 13, 8:45 am

#113

LowRoller

Join Date: Aug 2012

Posts: 314

What are we now almost 2 years since last delta?

Aug 8, 13, 9:43 pm

#114

PainCorp

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LowRoller

What are we now almost 2 years since last delta?

That's what I remember seeing last time I looked. I have a blog bookmarked that has a (now out of date) list of past transfer bonuses. I wish someone would keep an up to date list of bonuses.

Aug 9, 13, 8:08 am

#115

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I wish someone would keep an up to date list of bonuses.

You could start such a list by adding a Wikipost to this thread. No one person need do all the work, fill in what you know and others will add what they know.

Aug 9, 13, 8:30 am

#116

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mia

You could start such a list by adding a Wikipost to this thread. No one person need do all the work, fill in what you know and others will add what they know.

Great suggestion. I have a buddy who calls this the Turd Sandwich.

If you show up at a meeting with the Turd Sandwich (problem), just remember everybody gets a bite (is part of the solution), including whoever brought it.

Aug 9, 13, 5:19 pm

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PainCorp

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Gee, thanks....

Aug 9, 13, 7:54 pm

#118

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Originally Posted by PainCorp

Gee, thanks....

This was where you were supposed to recommend I get part of the sandwich ...

Aug 9, 13, 9:28 pm

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This was where you were supposed to recommend I get part of the sandwich ...

I just went ahead and threw it away and made a Wiki.

Aug 10, 13, 7:40 am

#120

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Prior to the last BA transfer bonus, there was a 5 day flash sale of 25% off Avios bookings. I'd expect this to be the precursor to any future transfer bonuses as well.

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