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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 5, 12, 8:12 pm
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Question When is next airline transfer bonus? [See Wiki for USA history]

There was AF transfer promotion last month. Is there any new transfer promotion this month? Or any rumor of new promotion very soon?
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Old Mar 6, 12, 8:29 am
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March promotion for USA Membership Rewards is to Starwood Preferred Guest rather than an airline. Discussion here:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ch-2012-a.html
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Old Mar 6, 12, 5:49 pm
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Unfortunately the promotions are not for everyone, so tylorcl or I can not enjoy this promotion.
Last time there was a MR transfer promotion in Finland it was April 2011...
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Old Mar 6, 12, 7:26 pm
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Historical point transfer limits?

I am fairly new to Amex. This fall, I took advantage of the DL transfer bonus but I only had 100K points in balance.
Particular on bonus offers, historically has traditionally always been a limit, 100K or less for example, on the airline transfer bonus? And/or is it per account or sometimes just per transfer?
Thank you
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Old Mar 6, 12, 9:37 pm
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Originally Posted by mia
March promotion for USA Membership Rewards is to Starwood Preferred Guest rather than an airline. Discussion here:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ch-2012-a.html
Not a very good promotion! Is there a promotion each month historically for transfer to airline/hotel points?
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Old Mar 7, 12, 8:21 am
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Originally Posted by Saturne-79
Unfortunately the promotions are not for everyone, so tylorcl or I can not enjoy this promotion.
You are correct that each version of Membership Rewards has its own earning, partner, and bonus schedule, but a Flyertalk member's geographical location does not tell us where the card account was issued.

Originally Posted by tylorcl
Not a very good promotion! Is there a promotion each month historically for transfer to airline/hotel points?
There is no pattern to Membership Rewards transfer promotions. Typically, there are (for example) several offers from Delta and only one from Starwood, but often there will be no offer for a few months. Some offers are organized by the partner and are never promoted by American Express (for example, Air Canada Aeroplan and some Delta offers.)
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Old Mar 8, 12, 10:47 am
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What's the best way to keep abreast of the various transfer offers etc? Is it just by combing through the various items in this forum, or is there a centralized thread, Twitter account etc that covers fast-breaking deals?
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Old May 27, 12, 4:23 am
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When is next airline transfer bonus? [Consolidated]

AMEX have been having the special promotion all the time. so What do you guys think what's the next promotion after 50% bonus transfer to BA?
Delta haven't had any promotion in a long time, so, guys.. any idea?
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Old Jun 7, 12, 1:43 am
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Any new Amex transfer promotion?

Now that the BA 50% transfer bonus is over, is there or will there be any other new Amex transfer promotion?
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Old Jun 7, 12, 10:57 am
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Originally Posted by tylorcl
Now that the BA 50% transfer bonus is over, is there or will there be any other new Amex transfer promotion?
My account has following bonus 800 AMEX -> 1,500 HH. So 20% discount on the usual 1,000 -> 1,500 HH. I believe there are similar bonuses on SPG, Choice etc.
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Old Jun 7, 12, 11:50 am
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Originally Posted by gv111
My account has ...
These "discount" offers are typically targeted to a subset of cardholders, and indeed my account shows only the standard 1000:1500 HHonors rate.
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Old Jun 8, 12, 4:35 am
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I am a bit new, i missed the BA offer(kicking myself) but is their a post or can they use this one to start informing when the new one comes along?
do they come along quite often?
what are the best ones you have seen?
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Old Jun 8, 12, 5:17 am
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Originally Posted by ashcoza
I am a bit new, i missed the BA offer(kicking myself) but is their a post or can they use this one to start informing when the new one comes along?
do they come along quite often?
what are the best ones you have seen?
I think the best was the 100% bonus; but this was a little bittersweet as it was followed by the huge devaluation a couple of years ago.
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Old Jun 9, 12, 4:12 pm
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100% for BA points?
do they only do promotions for BA points?
I am still kicking myself as I am just learning about all the ins and outs of poitns and miles and i just had to buy a ticket from ba and could've had more, damn it. ah well, hopefully something soon
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Old Jun 9, 12, 9:54 pm
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I am holding my breath for a new DL bonus. Need between 35k and 55k to top off my account to book a rapidly approaching trip, and can't bring myself to bite at the current 1 to 1 rate. Anyone know if one might be on its way?
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