Best way to redeem for first class [WAS-LAS]
Mar 19, 2012, 6:21 pm
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Best way to redeem for first class [WAS-LAS]
Hey guys, I frequent the forums looks for the best way to use our MR points. Last year I got 4 round trip first class tickets from DCA-LAS for around 80,000 points and on Continental. (I have no idea if it was a good deal, but it beats paying close to $10,000!!
Anyway, my mom wants to go to Vegas in the coming weeks for about a week and since Continental doesn't allow transfer points from AMEX anymore does anyone have any idea on the best way(s) to redeem points for a first class ticket?
Anyway, my mom wants to go to Vegas in the coming weeks for about a week and since Continental doesn't allow transfer points from AMEX anymore does anyone have any idea on the best way(s) to redeem points for a first class ticket?
Mar 19, 2012, 10:12 pm
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Hey guys, I frequent the forums looks for the best way to use our MR points. Last year I got 4 round trip first class tickets from DCA-LAS for around 80,000 points and on Continental. (I have no idea if it was a good deal, but it beats paying close to $10,000!!
Anyway, my mom wants to go to Vegas in the coming weeks for about a week and since Continental doesn't allow transfer points from AMEX anymore does anyone have any idea on the best way(s) to redeem points for a first class ticket?
Anyway, my mom wants to go to Vegas in the coming weeks for about a week and since Continental doesn't allow transfer points from AMEX anymore does anyone have any idea on the best way(s) to redeem points for a first class ticket?
Mar 19, 2012, 11:49 pm
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...since Continental doesn't allow transfer points from AMEX anymore does anyone have any idea on the best way(s) to redeem points for a first class ticket?
Mar 20, 2012, 5:01 am
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Well what I did was transfer 80,000 MR to Continental and then brought 20,000MR from AMEX (I didn't want to use all the point) and it was an day that the first class was cheaper points. I'll double check what I did, but since Continental doesn't do anymore transfers, I'll try Aeroplan and see where it takes me! Thanks guys.
Mar 20, 2012, 6:31 am
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Be *really* careful with that advice as the chances of finding the seats you want through Aeroplan are really slim, and I'm not sure if you're misremembering those prices, but they certainly won't be 25k per person now.
Mar 20, 2012, 9:19 am
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2. What is the exact name of your American Express card.
3. NEVER transfer points until you have verified that award seats are available to your dates. Membership Rewards to Aeroplan is an instantaneous transfer, you can do it during the process of booking the awards, no need to transfer sooner.
Mar 20, 2012, 11:17 am
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And thanks for the advice. I have no idea how I got lucky because now I cannot get a freaking direct flight from DCA to LAS -- I guess United cut back from direct flights?
I don't mind booking her on a different airline, just direct and first class. Since we have points I thought it would be worth it ya kno?
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And thanks for the advice. I have no idea how I got lucky because now I cannot get a freaking direct flight from DCA to LAS -- I guess United cut back from direct flights?
I don't mind booking her on a different airline, just direct and first class. Since we have points I thought it would be worth it ya kno?
Mar 20, 2012, 12:18 pm
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And OP, remember that MR transfers cannot be reversed so be sure you can get the flights on the days and times you want and for the redemption value you want or you may be stuck with miles in a program that might be somewhat useless to you.
Mar 20, 2012, 12:27 pm
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Click here to see a list of the Membership Rewards transfer partners. Air Canada Aeroplan is the third icon in the first row:
http://www.membershiprewards.com/cat...readcrumb=true
You will need to join Aeroplan if you do already have an account.
http://www.membershiprewards.com/cat...readcrumb=true
You will need to join Aeroplan if you do already have an account.
Mar 21, 2012, 8:46 am
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BA Avios actually provide excellent value for domestic US trips on AA.
Won't be a direct flight but you can probably find award seats through DFW or ORD. This should only be 14.5k Avios, so around 30RT, which will cost you even less AMEX MR with the current bonus.
Just make sure there is award availability, using British Airway's search engine.
Won't be a direct flight but you can probably find award seats through DFW or ORD. This should only be 14.5k Avios, so around 30RT, which will cost you even less AMEX MR with the current bonus.
Just make sure there is award availability, using British Airway's search engine.
Mar 21, 2012, 10:54 am
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BA Avios actually provide excellent value for domestic US trips on AA.
Won't be a direct flight but you can probably find award seats through DFW or ORD. This should only be 14.5k Avios, so around 30RT, which will cost you even less AMEX MR with the current bonus.
Just make sure there is award availability, using British Airway's search engine.
Won't be a direct flight but you can probably find award seats through DFW or ORD. This should only be 14.5k Avios, so around 30RT, which will cost you even less AMEX MR with the current bonus.
Just make sure there is award availability, using British Airway's search engine.