Apr 22, 2013, 11:31 am
Last edit by: SanDiego1K
The best place learn about redeeming Avios points is in Flytalk's BAEC forum. The source of your Avios points does not change the redemption process. Start with this thread:
Your guide to spending Avios [Beta]
Your guide to spending Avios [Beta]
AmEX [USA] Transfer Bonus is back! 35% to British Airways through 6.7.2013
May 19, 2013, 11:28 am
#76
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,639
I remember reading awhile back that amex points can be transferred to airline accts other than yourself.
I just want to ask if someone has had success doing this on BA transfers? A couple of years ago my CHASE BA card wouldn't transfer points properly to my BA acct when my BA acct is a UK acct and my chase BA is a US card. So i was wondering if BA happens to be more strict than other airlines. Thanks!
I just want to ask if someone has had success doing this on BA transfers? A couple of years ago my CHASE BA card wouldn't transfer points properly to my BA acct when my BA acct is a UK acct and my chase BA is a US card. So i was wondering if BA happens to be more strict than other airlines. Thanks!
May 20, 2013, 10:54 pm
#77
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Austin TX USA
Programs: UA life 1K, 2MM; AA Life Pt 3mm; DL nada now!; AS nada now; BA, FD, CX, LH, DD, Amex Pt, Diners
Posts: 950
A good way to use Avios
I find that miles and money inside Europe is a really good way to use BA Avios. You don't have to use many miles and the money is far cheaper than buying a ticket. It works on Air Berlin and Iberia too. Availability is pretty good in my experience. 
May 30, 2013, 6:16 am
#78
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: LON SIN HKG
Programs: AA, SPG, Hh, Amex MR, Marriott, ICH, VA, CC, LH
Posts: 433
LON DME, 40k businesc lass return, 60k F class return, and minimal YQ.
May 30, 2013, 9:28 am
#79
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Location: Intermountain West
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5/31?
Blogger "Deals we like" says the deadline in 5/31. Anyone else seen this?
May 30, 2013, 9:30 am
#80
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Get 35% more Avios when you transfer Membership Rewards® points to your British Airways Executive Club account by June 7, 2013. As a British Airways Executive Club member, you can use Avios toward Reward flights for travel to more than 800 destinations worldwide through partner airlines of the oneworld® alliance. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply.
Jun 1, 2013, 9:14 am
#81
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,035
I'm about to move about 200K MRs to BA to close out my wife's Amex account (fee came due).
I can't decide if there's any advantage in going to my BA account. We're together in a household, and each of us should have a 2-4-1 from Chase soon. Given all that, it really should matter which account holds the miles, right?
I can't decide if there's any advantage in going to my BA account. We're together in a household, and each of us should have a 2-4-1 from Chase soon. Given all that, it really should matter which account holds the miles, right?
Jun 1, 2013, 10:15 am
#82
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,743
I'm about to move about 200K MRs to BA to close out my wife's Amex account (fee came due).
I can't decide if there's any advantage in going to my BA account. We're together in a household, and each of us should have a 2-4-1 from Chase soon. Given all that, it really should matter which account holds the miles, right?
I can't decide if there's any advantage in going to my BA account. We're together in a household, and each of us should have a 2-4-1 from Chase soon. Given all that, it really should matter which account holds the miles, right?
Jun 3, 2013, 7:48 am
#83
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 109
Looking at transferring my MR rewards balance to ba.. about 200k. I have about 80k existing ba. Thinking of using them for SYD and maybe TYO trip 9 months-a year down the road. I could hold off for a few months but I guess it'd be a gamble as to whether there would be another bonus (was hoping for 50). Should I just jump on it and be done with it?
Jun 3, 2013, 10:02 am
#84
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,743
Looking at transferring my MR rewards balance to ba.. about 200k. I have about 80k existing ba. Thinking of using them for SYD and maybe TYO trip 9 months-a year down the road. I could hold off for a few months but I guess it'd be a gamble as to whether there would be another bonus (was hoping for 50). Should I just jump on it and be done with it?
Jun 3, 2013, 1:25 pm
#85
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 109
I made the decision to move all of mine. I knew that ultimately, I'd want to move the points to BA. And although a transfer bonus has come around faithfully for some years now, it's not a guarantee and it's uncertain as to when the next one would be. If AMEX offers 50% in the next month or two, I'll kick myself - but I'd kick myself even harder if I delayed and then moved the points with no bonus.
Jun 5, 2013, 12:38 pm
#86
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Chicago
Programs: Elite status everywhere, not enough time to enjoy
Posts: 255
Never done a conversion of MR points...but after reading through this...I elected to convert a "test" 17000 MR ( 22950 Avios ). We live in Chicago but my parents are in New orleans ( MSY ). I've never paid less than $250 to see them, and since I always buy three seats, this seemed like a good way of saving a minumum of $750 (4.4cpm). The giant question will be whether I can actually redeem at 7500 avios ( ORD - MSY ). Knowing my luck those seats won't be available and i'll have a random allocation of points.
Jun 5, 2013, 7:05 pm
#87
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 160
Never done a conversion of MR points...but after reading through this...I elected to convert a "test" 17000 MR ( 22950 Avios ). We live in Chicago but my parents are in New orleans ( MSY ). I've never paid less than $250 to see them, and since I always buy three seats, this seemed like a good way of saving a minumum of $750 (4.4cpm). The giant question will be whether I can actually redeem at 7500 avios ( ORD - MSY ). Knowing my luck those seats won't be available and i'll have a random allocation of points.
Jun 6, 2013, 10:13 am
#88
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Chicago
Programs: Elite status everywhere, not enough time to enjoy
Posts: 255
Jun 8, 2013, 12:51 am
#89
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rockin' the Bakken
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Posts: 978
Now I know why some people keep spreadsheets or notes on dates; I almost didn't meet the transfer deadline of this bonus! I had it in my head that the deadline was 6/17 not 6/7. Good thing I checked it last night (early this morning).
There have been as great as 50% bonuses when transferring to BA, but I'd rather have 35% more Avios than none in case the worst happened and there were no more bonuses on transfers. I'm content with that. I depleted my MR account for Avios, but I think it'll be worth it.
There have been as great as 50% bonuses when transferring to BA, but I'd rather have 35% more Avios than none in case the worst happened and there were no more bonuses on transfers. I'm content with that. I depleted my MR account for Avios, but I think it'll be worth it.
Jun 8, 2013, 9:12 am
#90
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
I got in an booked two one way seats BOS-DUB for 12/30. 38k net miles in J. I haven't booked a return yet because we don't know what we actually want to do. Maybe between now and then there will be another bonus!